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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
Statutory review of tax and corporate whistleblowing
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Australia

Statutory review of tax and corporate whistleblowing

The Australian Treasury published a consultation paper on tax and corporate whistleblowing.

26 June 2026 1 min read
Gender Pay Gap Portal: Public-facing platform launched in Ireland
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Ireland

Gender Pay Gap Portal: Public-facing platform launched in Ireland

A public-facing component of Ireland’s central Gender Pay Gap Portal has been launched.

26 June 2026 2 min read
Statutory review of tax and corporate whistleblowing
Article

Australia

Statutory review of tax and corporate whistleblowing

The Australian Treasury published a consultation paper on tax and corporate whistleblowing.

26 June 2026 1 min read
Gender Pay Gap Portal: Public-facing platform launched in Ireland
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Ireland

Gender Pay Gap Portal: Public-facing platform launched in Ireland

A public-facing component of Ireland’s central Gender Pay Gap Portal has been launched.

26 June 2026 2 min read
Canada raises the bar on forced labour enforcement: Bill C-35 intensifies supply chain compliance obligations
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Canada

Canada raises the bar on forced labour enforcement: Bill C-35 intensifies supply chain compliance obligations

Canada moves to strengthen forced labour import rules after US findings, introducing Bill C‑35 and stricter compliance obligations.

26 June 2026 4 min read
Victorian state government proposes new work from home laws
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Australia

Victorian state government proposes new work from home laws

A bill addressing the right to work from home has been introduced in Victoria.

26 June 2026 2 min read
New laws respond to FWC increased caseload and the use of generative AI
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Australia

New laws respond to FWC increased caseload and the use of generative AI

Changes introduced to help manage the FWC's growing caseload.

26 June 2026 1 min read

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Electronic contracting in Poland: Increased flexibility and accessibility
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Poland

Electronic contracting in Poland: Increased flexibility and accessibility

Poland's electronic contract system is now available to all employers and employees.

25 June 2026 2 min read
Italy approves draft AI decrees, aligning national rules with the EU AI Act
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Italy

Italy approves draft AI decrees, aligning national rules with the EU AI Act

Italy advances AI rules, confirming human oversight is required for key employment decisions under draft implementing decrees.

25 June 2026 1 min read
FCA rules on non-financial misconduct across financial services come into force on 1 September 2026
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United Kingdom

FCA rules on non-financial misconduct across financial services come into force on 1 September 2026

From 1 September 2026, non-financial misconduct, including bullying and harassment, will become a Conduct Rule breach in 37,000 additional financial services firms.

24 June 2026 2 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.

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    Employers have long relied on post-termination restrictions in employment agreements to protect their investments in talent, customer relationships and IP. Increasingly, however, their legitimacy is being scrutinised by legislators across the globe.
    • Gender Pay Transparency Directive: Next steps in the legislative implementation process (update)
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    Netherlands

    Gender Pay Transparency Directive: Next steps in the legislative implementation process (update)

    The Council of State has issued its advice on the draft bill implementing the Directive.

    24 June 2026 2 min read
    Consultative document on a proposed senior leader regime of federally regulated financial institutions
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    Canada

    Consultative document on a proposed senior leader regime of federally regulated financial institutions

    The Office of the Superintendent of Financial Institutions launched a consultation on a senior leader regime for senior leaders of federally regulated financial institutions.

    24 June 2026 2 min read
    Gender Pay Transparency Directive: Austrian Labour Minister submitted draft bill into the government's political coordination process
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    Austria

    Gender Pay Transparency Directive: Austrian Labour Minister submitted draft bill into the government's political coordination process

    Austria's Labour Minister has sent a draft bill into political coordination within the government.

    24 June 2026 1 min read
    Hong Kong Monetary Authority's circular on commission structures for insurance intermediaries
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    Hong Kong

    Hong Kong Monetary Authority's circular on commission structures for insurance intermediaries

    Firms must implement appropriate governance, monitoring, and documentation to meet the new standards.

    24 June 2026 1 min read
    India strengthens enforcement of workplace harassment law through Maharashtra inspection framework
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    India

    India strengthens enforcement of workplace harassment law through Maharashtra inspection framework

    Maharashtra introduces PoSH inspections, signalling stricter enforcement and a shift to demonstrable compliance.

    24 June 2026 2 min read
    India mandates aggregator onboarding to eShram portal to expand social security coverage
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    India

    India mandates aggregator onboarding to eShram portal to expand social security coverage

    India requires aggregators to onboard their gig and platform workers on to the eShram portal by 21 June 2026, strengthening social security coverage for gig workers.

    24 June 2026 2 min read
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