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Employment law 5 in 5: February 2026
Article

Global

Employment law 5 in 5: February 2026

Five developments to read for February in less than five minutes.

2 March 2026 2 min read
US Federal: Sixth Circuit rejects the NLRB’s Cemex bargaining order standard
Article

United States

US Federal: Sixth Circuit rejects the NLRB’s Cemex bargaining order standard

The Sixth Circuit becomes the first appellate court to reject the NLRB’s Cemex bargaining order standard, curbing the Board’s remedial authority.

20 March 2026 5 min read
British Columbia introduces Bill 10 to streamline employment standards complaints
Article

Canada

British Columbia introduces Bill 10 to streamline employment standards complaints

British Columbia’s Bill 10 proposes faster, more flexible handling of employment standards complaints for workers and employers.

19 March 2026 2 min read
US Federal: Sixth Circuit rejects the NLRB’s Cemex bargaining order standard
Article

United States

US Federal: Sixth Circuit rejects the NLRB’s Cemex bargaining order standard

The Sixth Circuit becomes the first appellate court to reject the NLRB’s Cemex bargaining order standard, curbing the Board’s remedial authority.

20 March 2026 5 min read
British Columbia introduces Bill 10 to streamline employment standards complaints
Article

Canada

British Columbia introduces Bill 10 to streamline employment standards complaints

British Columbia’s Bill 10 proposes faster, more flexible handling of employment standards complaints for workers and employers.

19 March 2026 2 min read
Employment Rights Act: Preparing for change: The impact of changes to unfair dismissal
Article

United Kingdom

Employment Rights Act: Preparing for change: The impact of changes to unfair dismissal

From January 2027, unfair dismissal rights will apply after six months’ service and compensation caps will be removed entirely.

19 March 2026 6 min read
Employment Rights Act: Preparing for change: New harassment measures extend protections for employees
Article

United Kingdom

Employment Rights Act: Preparing for change: New harassment measures extend protections for employees

New duties under the Employment Rights Act significantly expand employer obligations to prevent harassment, including third‑party harassment and NDA restrictions.

19 March 2026 8 min read
Hong Kong statutory holidays to increase gradually
Article

Hong Kong

Hong Kong statutory holidays to increase gradually

Hong Kong will add three new statutory holidays between 2026 and 2030, bringing the total number of statutory holidays to 17.

19 March 2026 1 min read

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Chile withdraws bill on multi-level collective bargaining reform
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Chile

Chile withdraws bill on multi-level collective bargaining reform

Chile’s new government has withdrawn the proposed multi‑level collective bargaining reform, halting plans to expand sector‑level negotiations.

19 March 2026 1 min read
Leaving the Holidays Act behind: New Zealand prepares for a new leave regime
Article

New Zealand

Leaving the Holidays Act behind: New Zealand prepares for a new leave regime

A simpler, more predictable leave system for employers and employees has been introduced in a new bill.

17 March 2026 6 min read
AI in employment practice: Navigating risks and ensuring compliance
Article

Nigeria

AI in employment practice: Navigating risks and ensuring compliance

Key risks are associated with the increased use of AI in Nigerian workplaces.

16 March 2026 4 min read

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