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Gender pay transparency: The new edition of our global guide brings you the latest developments
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Global

Gender pay transparency: The new edition of our global guide brings you the latest developments

Our Gender Pay Transparency Guide brings you the latest information on global pay transparency developments including implementation of the EU Gender Pay Transparency Directive.

10 June 2026 1 min read
Finland's implementation of the Gender Pay Transparency Directive faces further delay (update)
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Finland

Finland's implementation of the Gender Pay Transparency Directive faces further delay (update)

Legislation implementing the Gender Pay Transparency Directive is now unlikely to come into force until the end of 2026, at the earliest.

18 June 2026 1 min read
DB pension surplus: What do employers need to know?
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United Kingdom

DB pension surplus: What do employers need to know?

The government has launched a consultation on draft regulations aimed at schemes that expect to be able to pay all promised benefits without needing further employer support.

18 June 2026 2 min read
Finland's implementation of the Gender Pay Transparency Directive faces further delay (update)
Article

Finland

Finland's implementation of the Gender Pay Transparency Directive faces further delay (update)

Legislation implementing the Gender Pay Transparency Directive is now unlikely to come into force until the end of 2026, at the earliest.

18 June 2026 1 min read
DB pension surplus: What do employers need to know?
Article

United Kingdom

DB pension surplus: What do employers need to know?

The government has launched a consultation on draft regulations aimed at schemes that expect to be able to pay all promised benefits without needing further employer support.

18 June 2026 2 min read
EU Pay Transparency Directive: Sweden tasks discrimination ombudsman with preparatory measures
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Sweden

EU Pay Transparency Directive: Sweden tasks discrimination ombudsman with preparatory measures

Sweden’s government has tasked the discrimination ombudsman with continuing to take preparatory measures for the implementation of the EU Pay Transparency Directive.

18 June 2026 1 min read
Saudi Arabia introduces framework for overseas contracting of nationals
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Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia introduces framework for overseas contracting of nationals

Saudi Arabia approves framework for overseas contracting of nationals, introducing eligibility rules and structured pay and benefits.

18 June 2026 2 min read
Saudi Arabia clarifies Qiwa contract limits and expat cancellation rules
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Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia clarifies Qiwa contract limits and expat cancellation rules

Saudi Qiwa platform clarifies contract limits for nationals and mandates cancellation of non-Saudi registrations after permit expiry.

18 June 2026 1 min read

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Human Resources Ministry enforces 70% Saudisation in procurement professions
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Saudi Arabia

Human Resources Ministry enforces 70% Saudisation in procurement professions

Saudi Arabia enforces 70% Saudisation in procurement roles from May 2026, with inspections underway and penalties for non-compliance.

18 June 2026 1 min read
Flexible working hours initiative launched to ease traffic
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Saudi Arabia

Flexible working hours initiative launched to ease traffic

Saudi Arabia introduces flexible working hours in Riyadh business hubs to ease congestion and improve commuting and quality of life.

18 June 2026 1 min read
Qatar proposes law to regulate social professions
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Qatar

Qatar proposes law to regulate social professions

Qatar approves draft law to regulate social professions, introducing licensing and oversight to enhance standards and transparency.

18 June 2026 1 min read

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    Saudi Arabia

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    Saudi Arabia enforces summer midday work ban, restricting outdoor work from 12pm to 3pm to protect workers from heat risks.

    18 June 2026 1 min read
    Germany's Federal Anti-Discrimination Agency updates tool for reviewing pay equality
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    Germany

    Germany's Federal Anti-Discrimination Agency updates tool for reviewing pay equality

    The Federal Anti-Discrimination Agency has fundamentally revised its tool and aligned it with the requirements of the EU Pay Transparency Directive.

    17 June 2026 2 min read
    Executive Order No. 407/2026 issues new regulations for Argentina’s employment laws
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    Argentina

    Executive Order No. 407/2026 issues new regulations for Argentina’s employment laws

    Argentina enacts comprehensive rules on employment registration, pay slips, unions, and temporary staffing.

    17 June 2026 7 min read
    Sick of sick notes: Manitoba is latest jurisdiction to curtail requests for doctors’ notes
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    Canada

    Sick of sick notes: Manitoba is latest jurisdiction to curtail requests for doctors’ notes

    Manitoba restricts use of sick notes for short absences, with new rules and reimbursement obligations effective October 2026.

    16 June 2026 2 min read
    Alberta Court of King's Bench upholds just cause dismissal based on misrepresentation of academic qualifications
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    Canada

    Alberta Court of King's Bench upholds just cause dismissal based on misrepresentation of academic qualifications

    False claims about qualifications can justify dismissal for cause, even if discovered after hiring, the Alberta Court confirms.

    15 June 2026 2 min read
    Equal treatment wage rules for federally regulated employers in Canada
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    Canada

    Equal treatment wage rules for federally regulated employers in Canada

    New wage rules under the Canada Labour Code will require equal pay for employees regardless of employment status.

    12 June 2026 3 min read
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