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Employment law 5 in 5: August 2026

Employment law 5 in 5: August 2026

5 August developments to read in less than 5 minutes.

16 September 2026 3 min read

First draft of the Polish Platform Work Act

First draft of the Polish Platform Work Act

The draft represents the first comprehensive attempt to regulate the platform economy within the Polish legal framework.

24 September 2026 12 min read

Labour Court brings long running de novo appeal dispute to a close

Labour Court brings long running de novo appeal dispute to a close

Labour Court appeals are true de novo hearings.

23 September 2026 5 min read

First draft of the Polish Platform Work Act

First draft of the Polish Platform Work Act

The draft represents the first comprehensive attempt to regulate the platform economy within the Polish legal framework.

24 September 2026 12 min read

Labour Court brings long running de novo appeal dispute to a close

Labour Court brings long running de novo appeal dispute to a close

Labour Court appeals are true de novo hearings.

23 September 2026 5 min read

Irish government publishes General Scheme of the Pregnancy Loss Leave Bill 2026

Irish government publishes General Scheme of the Pregnancy Loss Leave Bill 2026

Ireland has proposed a new statutory paid leave entitlement for pregnancy loss before 23 weeks' gestation.

23 September 2026 1 min read

Proposed ban on certain post-employment restraints

Proposed ban on certain post-employment restraints

The draft legislation targets post-employment restraints for employees in Australia who earn below the high-income threshold.

23 September 2026 1 min read

Notice-period capped at 52 weeks

Notice-period capped at 52 weeks

The cap of 52 weeks has been introduced for employment contracts entering into force on or after 1 June 2026.

23 September 2026 1 min read

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Amendments to the Polish State Labour Inspectorate Act

Amendments to the Polish State Labour Inspectorate Act

New legislation expanding the powers of the State Labour Inspectorate entered into force on 8 July 2026.

23 September 2026 1 min read

French reform narrows employee notification obligations in business sales

French reform narrows employee notification obligations in business sales

France has reduced the scope and burden of employee notification requirements under the Hamon Law for certain business sales.

23 September 2026 2 min read

France strengthens employer obligations during heatwaves

France strengthens employer obligations during heatwaves

French employers face enhanced heatwave duties and increased labour inspections during the summer period.

23 September 2026 1 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.

France sets labour inspection priorities for posted worker enforcement

France sets labour inspection priorities for posted worker enforcement

France's Labour Inspectorate will increase scrutiny of posted worker compliance as part of its 2026–2029 enforcement strategy.

23 September 2026 1 min read

France strengthens protections for employees caring for seriously ill children

France strengthens protections for employees caring for seriously ill children

France has expanded protections and leave entitlements for employees caring for children with serious illnesses or disabilities.

23 September 2026 1 min read

Netherlands' package of measures gives further clarity on employers' obligations under the Gender Pay Transparency Directive

Netherlands' package of measures gives further clarity on employers' obligations under the Gender Pay Transparency Directive

The Netherlands continues to make progress on implementation of the Gender Pay Transparency Directive.

22 September 2026 1 min read

Bulgaria submits a revised draft bill to the National Assembly as it progresses implementation of the Gender Pay Transparency Directive

Bulgaria submits a revised draft bill to the National Assembly as it progresses implementation of the Gender Pay Transparency Directive

Bulgaria progresses implementation of the Gender Pay Transparency Directive with a revised draft bill.

22 September 2026 3 min read

Mauritius strengthens statutory leave entitlements

Mauritius strengthens statutory leave entitlements

Mauritius introduces menstrual leave and enhanced family leave entitlements.

21 September 2026 1 min read

Employment Rights Act Preparing for change: Response to consultation on improving access to flexible working

Employment Rights Act Preparing for change: Response to consultation on improving access to flexible working

Government confirms new procedures for handling flexible working requests, with additional employer obligations due from autumn 2027.

21 September 2026 3 min read

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