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June 2025 edition of Gender Pay Transparency Guide now available

June 2025 edition of Gender Pay Transparency Guide now available

Find the latest information on global pay transparency developments in the June 2025 edition of our Gender Pay Transparency Guide.

23 June 2025 2 min read

Employer contribution for meal vouchers to increase in 2026

Employer contribution for meal vouchers to increase in 2026

Belgium plans to raise the tax-exempt employer meal voucher contribution by two euros from 2026.

3 November 2025 2 min read

Maternity leave support for Emirati women in private sector jobs

United Arab Emirates

Maternity leave support for Emirati women in private sector jobs

Abu Dhabi introduces paid maternity leave and postnatal support for Emirati women in the private sector.

3 November 2025 1 min read

Employer contribution for meal vouchers to increase in 2026

Employer contribution for meal vouchers to increase in 2026

Belgium plans to raise the tax-exempt employer meal voucher contribution by two euros from 2026.

3 November 2025 2 min read

Maternity leave support for Emirati women in private sector jobs

United Arab Emirates

Maternity leave support for Emirati women in private sector jobs

Abu Dhabi introduces paid maternity leave and postnatal support for Emirati women in the private sector.

3 November 2025 1 min read

Employment law 5 in 5: October 2025

Employment law 5 in 5: October 2025

Five developments to read for October in less than five minutes.

3 November 2025 3 min read

New decree strengthens workplace safety measures

New decree strengthens workplace safety measures

Italy introduces urgent workplace safety reforms, expanding training, insurance, and near miss tracking for improved prevention.

31 October 2025 1 min read

US employment law: Key developments October 2025

US employment law: Key developments October 2025

US employers continue to see new developments at the federal and state level.

30 October 2025 3 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.

Post-termination restrictions

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.

New visa introduced for skilled job seekers

New visa introduced for skilled job seekers

Portugal launches new visa for skilled job seekers with strict conditions on employment and reapplication.

30 October 2025 1 min read

Minimum pay clarified for administrative workers

Minimum pay clarified for administrative workers

New ordinance sets minimum pay for unregulated administrative roles from 4 September 2025.

30 October 2025 1 min read

California: New laws for employers

California: New laws for employers

California’s employment law landscape continues to shift, with several new laws set to take effect soon.

30 October 2025 4 min read

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Employment Rights Bill: Four consultation papers issued on bereavement leave, enhanced dismissal rights for pregnant women and new mothers and union rights

Employment Rights Bill: Four consultation papers issued on bereavement leave, enhanced dismissal rights for pregnant women and new mothers and union rights

The government has published four consultation papers on the details of forthcoming changes in the Employment Rights Bill.

29 October 2025 5 min read

Oman requires foreign companies to hire at least one Omani national

Oman requires foreign companies to hire at least one Omani national

Oman mandates foreign firms to hire at least one Omani citizen within their first year of operation.

29 October 2025 1 min read

Switching jobs eased for expats without registered employment

Switching jobs eased for expats without registered employment

Oman grants expatriates the right to change employers if contracts aren’t registered within 30 days.

29 October 2025 1 min read

Changes to the rules for calculating length of service signed by the President of Poland

Changes to the rules for calculating length of service signed by the President of Poland

The new law will enter into force on 1 January 2026.

29 October 2025 2 min read

British Columbia introduces new extended leave for serious illness or injury under Employment Standards Act

British Columbia introduces new extended leave for serious illness or injury under Employment Standards Act

The proposed leave would bring British Columbia’s protections in line with other Canadian jurisdictions and the federal Employment Insurance Sickness Benefits programme.

27 October 2025 2 min read

Italy’s 2026 Budget Bill: New measures to support jobs, families, and social inclusion

Italy’s 2026 Budget Bill: New measures to support jobs, families, and social inclusion

Italy’s draft 2026 Budget Bill focuses on three key priorities: creating stable jobs, supporting families, and protecting vulnerable groups.

24 October 2025 2 min read