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Employment law 5 in 5: September 2026
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Global

Employment law 5 in 5: September 2026

5 September developments to read in 5 minutes.

26 October 2026 4 min read
Employers may grant designated days off for the visit of Pope Leo XIV to Peru but employees will need to make the hours up
Article

Peru

Employers may grant designated days off for the visit of Pope Leo XIV to Peru but employees will need to make the hours up

New Supreme Decree will allow employees time off for Pope's visit, if employer agrees.

29 October 2026 3 min read
Recent Singapore High Court decision clarifies proper approach towards termination of employment for probationary employees
Article

Singapore

Recent Singapore High Court decision clarifies proper approach towards termination of employment for probationary employees

Probationary periods do not necessarily create a fixed-term contract of service.

28 October 2026 2 min read
Employers may grant designated days off for the visit of Pope Leo XIV to Peru but employees will need to make the hours up
Article

Peru

Employers may grant designated days off for the visit of Pope Leo XIV to Peru but employees will need to make the hours up

New Supreme Decree will allow employees time off for Pope's visit, if employer agrees.

29 October 2026 3 min read
Recent Singapore High Court decision clarifies proper approach towards termination of employment for probationary employees
Article

Singapore

Recent Singapore High Court decision clarifies proper approach towards termination of employment for probationary employees

Probationary periods do not necessarily create a fixed-term contract of service.

28 October 2026 2 min read
Certified HR staff to become mandatory for large Singapore employers
Article

Singapore

Certified HR staff to become mandatory for large Singapore employers

From 1 July 2028, large organisations will need to employ at least one certified HR professional.

28 October 2026 1 min read
Australia federal: Proposed amendments to modern slavery laws
Article

Australia

Australia federal: Proposed amendments to modern slavery laws

Australia’s modern slavery laws are set for reform.

27 October 2026 2 min read
New South Wales (Australia) to introduce labour hire licensing
Article

Australia

New South Wales (Australia) to introduce labour hire licensing

Minns Labour Government commits to labour hire licensing scheme if re-elected.

27 October 2026 1 min read

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Thai Cabinet approves a final three-month deferral of Employee Welfare Fund contributions to 1 January 2027 (update)
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Thailand

Thai Cabinet approves a final three-month deferral of Employee Welfare Fund contributions to 1 January 2027 (update)

Thailand defers Employee Welfare Fund contributions by three months to 1 January 2027, easing pressure on employers.

26 October 2026 2 min read
Illinois: Paid jury duty leave for larger employers is now required
Article

United States

Illinois: Paid jury duty leave for larger employers is now required

Illinois will require employers with more than 25 employees to provide paid jury duty leave starting on January 1, 2027.

26 October 2026 2 min read
California: New employment law changes addressing AI, workplace training, and more
Article

United States

California: New employment law changes addressing AI, workplace training, and more

California Governor Gavin Newsom has signed several important employment-related bills.

26 October 2026 9 min read

Trending topics

  • Pay equity and pay transparency

    In recent years, there has been an upward global trend in the implementation of new legal measures aimed at addressing pay equity and pay transparency. This trend continues to gather pace as more and more jurisdictions turn their focus to tackling this issue.

  • Worker status

    Employment status continues to be an area of close scrutiny for courts and legislators across the globe, with many jurisdictions looking beyond the label given to the working relationship between parties and, instead, looking at the realities of the arrangements in practice. In Europe, further impact will be felt by the Platform Work Directive.
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    United States

    Illinois: Workplace protections expanded for menopause-related conditions

    Illinois will require menopause accommodations and extend anti-discrimination protections starting on January 1, 2027.

    26 October 2026 2 min read
    Employment Rights Act: Preparing for change: UK government progresses plans for fire and rehire and confirms increased family-friendly termination protections
    Article

    United Kingdom

    Employment Rights Act: Preparing for change: UK government progresses plans for fire and rehire and confirms increased family-friendly termination protections

    The government has published its responses to consultation on dismissal and re-engagement and on extending dismissal protection for pregnant women and new mothers and a new consultation...

    22 October 2026 5 min read
    New Royal Decree introduces major labour and social security reforms
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    Spain

    New Royal Decree introduces major labour and social security reforms

    A new Royal Decree introduces a broad package of reforms aimed at strengthening social security protections and expanding support for vulnerable individuals and families.

    21 October 2026 2 min read
    UK whistleblowing reform: Mandatory policies and financial rewards on the horizon
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    United Kingdom

    UK whistleblowing reform: Mandatory policies and financial rewards on the horizon

    The government has launched what it describes as the most comprehensive review of whistleblowing law since the framework was introduced over 25 years ago.

    21 October 2026 4 min read
    Saudi Arabia implements full localisation of administrative support professions
    Article

    Saudi Arabia

    Saudi Arabia implements full localisation of administrative support professions

    Saudi Arabia has implemented a 100% localisation requirement for 69 administrative support professions in the private sector.

    21 October 2026 1 min read
    Employer obligations during national breast cancer awareness month
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    Brazil

    Employer obligations during national breast cancer awareness month

    As Brazil observes 'Pink October', an annual breast cancer awareness campaign, employers should take the opportunity to review their obligations.

    21 October 2026 1 min read
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