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Employment law 5 in 5: April 2026
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Global

Employment law 5 in 5: April 2026

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

1 May 2026 3 min read
Poland publishes new draft legislation implementing the Gender Pay Transparency Directive
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Poland

Poland publishes new draft legislation implementing the Gender Pay Transparency Directive

Poland publishes new draft bill implementing its outstanding obligations under the Gender Pay Tranpsarency Directive.

18 May 2026 6 min read
Key considerations of the notified Central Rules under India's Labour Codes
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India

Key considerations of the notified Central Rules under India's Labour Codes

India notifies central rules under all four labour codes, triggering renewed compliance obligations for businesses across sectors.

18 May 2026 4 min read
Poland publishes new draft legislation implementing the Gender Pay Transparency Directive
Article

Poland

Poland publishes new draft legislation implementing the Gender Pay Transparency Directive

Poland publishes new draft bill implementing its outstanding obligations under the Gender Pay Tranpsarency Directive.

18 May 2026 6 min read
Key considerations of the notified Central Rules under India's Labour Codes
Article

India

Key considerations of the notified Central Rules under India's Labour Codes

India notifies central rules under all four labour codes, triggering renewed compliance obligations for businesses across sectors.

18 May 2026 4 min read
Tribunal upholds claims of indirect sex discrimination and harassment related to sex and gender critical belief over trans-inclusive toilets and changing policy
Article

United Kingdom

Tribunal upholds claims of indirect sex discrimination and harassment related to sex and gender critical belief over trans-inclusive toilets and changing policy

Tribunal rules NHS England’s trans-inclusive facilities policy was indirect sex discrimination and not justified under UK equality law.

18 May 2026 5 min read
Germany prepares shift to weekly working time limits
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Germany

Germany prepares shift to weekly working time limits

A draft bill on more flexible working time rules has been announced for June, with Germany considering a shift from a daily to a weekly maximum working time.

18 May 2026 2 min read
Sweden raises the bar for labour migration
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Sweden

Sweden raises the bar for labour migration

Sweden tightens labour migration rules, raising salary thresholds and increasing employer obligations from 1 June 2026.

15 May 2026 1 min read

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Labour Ministry confirms expatriate fee increases from 2026 in Bahrain
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Bahrain

Labour Ministry confirms expatriate fee increases from 2026 in Bahrain

Bahrain to increase expatriate worker fees from 2026 as part of reforms to support Bahrainisation and strengthen labour market compliance.

15 May 2026 1 min read
Minister issues new summer midday outdoor work ban in Bahrain
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Bahrain

Minister issues new summer midday outdoor work ban in Bahrain

Summer midday work bans return, restricting outdoor work from 12–4 pm, with limited exceptions and enhanced employer health and safety obligations.

15 May 2026 1 min read
Italy introduces 'fair pay' framework and new rules on platform work
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Italy

Italy introduces 'fair pay' framework and new rules on platform work

New rules on 'fair pay', employment incentives and platform work, with significant implications for employers and digital platforms.

13 May 2026 2 min read

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    Mandatory electronic filing for Polish residence applications via MOS system
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    Poland requires most residence permit applications to be filed exclusively through the new MOS electronic system, including temporary residence permits for the purpose of employment.

    12 May 2026 2 min read
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    Poland

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