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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
Italy implements pay transparency rules: Key obligations, deadlines and risks for employers
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Italy

Italy implements pay transparency rules: Key obligations, deadlines and risks for employers

Italy implements the Gender Pay Transparency Directive.

5 June 2026 3 min read
Italy strengthens anti-discrimination framework with new equality body
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Italy

Italy strengthens anti-discrimination framework with new equality body

Italy creates a new Equality Body from 2027, expanding anti-discrimination enforcement and support for victims.

5 June 2026 2 min read
Italy implements pay transparency rules: Key obligations, deadlines and risks for employers
Article

Italy

Italy implements pay transparency rules: Key obligations, deadlines and risks for employers

Italy implements the Gender Pay Transparency Directive.

5 June 2026 3 min read
Italy strengthens anti-discrimination framework with new equality body
Article

Italy

Italy strengthens anti-discrimination framework with new equality body

Italy creates a new Equality Body from 2027, expanding anti-discrimination enforcement and support for victims.

5 June 2026 2 min read
Belgium reportedly seeks extension to implement Gender Pay Transparency Directive
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Belgium

Belgium reportedly seeks extension to implement Gender Pay Transparency Directive

Belgium may be seeking a six-month delay on pay transparency rules, but employers should continue to prepare.

4 June 2026 1 min read
Belgium expands voluntary overtime regime with tax advantages
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Belgium

Belgium expands voluntary overtime regime with tax advantages

Belgium boosts voluntary overtime flexibility and introduces tax-free pay for up to 240 hours, increasing net earnings for employees.

3 June 2026 2 min read
Gender Pay Transparency Directive: EU holds firm on implementation despite Sweden’s push for changes
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Sweden

Gender Pay Transparency Directive: EU holds firm on implementation despite Sweden’s push for changes

The European Commission has confirmed that the Gender Pay Transparency Directive will not be subject to any regulatory simplification or delay measures.

3 June 2026 1 min read

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Italy approves final text of legislation to implement the Gender Pay Transparency Directive (update)
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Italy

Italy approves final text of legislation to implement the Gender Pay Transparency Directive (update)

Final text of implementing legislation for the Gender Pay Transparency Directive has been approved by the Council of Ministers.

3 June 2026 2 min read
Update of the Norwegian national insurance basic amount
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Norway

Update of the Norwegian national insurance basic amount

The national insurance basic amount has been revised, representing an increase of 4.91%.

3 June 2026 1 min read
Labour Court excludes discretionary bonus and loss of employee incentive scheme from compensation in Gary Rooney v X case
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Ireland

Labour Court excludes discretionary bonus and loss of employee incentive scheme from compensation in Gary Rooney v X case

Irish Labour Court cuts unfair dismissal award, confirming bonuses and equity do not automatically count in compensation calculations.

3 June 2026 5 min read

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    Mexico

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    International Court of Justice confirms that the right to strike is protected under International Labour Organization Convention No. 87, strengthening international labour standards.

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    United Kingdom

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