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New edition of GENIE country guide: Recording working hours - A guide to employer obligations across the EU and the UK
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Global

New edition of GENIE country guide: Recording working hours - A guide to employer obligations across the EU and the UK

Our GENIE Recording working hours guide has been fully updated for November 2025.

6 November 2025 1 min read
New obligation in Spain requiring sustainable transport plans for employees
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Spain

New obligation in Spain requiring sustainable transport plans for employees

Spain mandates sustainable mobility plans for large workplaces to cut emissions and improve transport efficiency.

11 December 2025 1 min read
Thailand's adjustment of wage ceiling for social security contributions
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Thailand

Thailand's adjustment of wage ceiling for social security contributions

Thailand to raise wage ceilings for social security in three phases, enhancing benefits for insured persons.

11 December 2025 1 min read
New obligation in Spain requiring sustainable transport plans for employees
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Spain

New obligation in Spain requiring sustainable transport plans for employees

Spain mandates sustainable mobility plans for large workplaces to cut emissions and improve transport efficiency.

11 December 2025 1 min read
Thailand's adjustment of wage ceiling for social security contributions
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Thailand

Thailand's adjustment of wage ceiling for social security contributions

Thailand to raise wage ceilings for social security in three phases, enhancing benefits for insured persons.

11 December 2025 1 min read
Ontario government passes Bill 30, the Working for Workers Seven Act 2025
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Canada

Ontario government passes Bill 30, the Working for Workers Seven Act 2025

Ontario’s Working for Workers Seven Act 2025 introduces new job-seeking leave, extended layoffs, and stricter compliance penalties.

11 December 2025 2 min read
Increase in Mexico's minimum wage
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Mexico

Increase in Mexico's minimum wage

The minimum wage in Mexico will increase by 13% in January2026. 

9 December 2025 1 min read
Mexico to reduce working hours under new labor law proposal (update)
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Mexico

Mexico to reduce working hours under new labor law proposal (update)

Mexico plans to cut the work week from 48 to 40 hours, starting May 2026.

9 December 2025 1 min read

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    • Redefining workplace performance: Should optimism, integrity, and common sense be used as criteria?
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    France

    Redefining workplace performance: Should optimism, integrity, and common sense be used as criteria?

    The French Supreme Court has ruled on incorporating behavioural criteria into employee performance reviews.

    9 December 2025 6 min read
    New changes to the internship law
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    Romania

    New changes to the internship law

    Companies can now retain more interns, who are entitled to paid days off during their internship.

    9 December 2025 1 min read
    New whistleblowing guidelines reviewed by the Italian Data Protection Authority
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    Italy

    New whistleblowing guidelines reviewed by the Italian Data Protection Authority

    New whistleblowing guidelines from the Italian Anti-Corruption Authority aim to strengthen data protection and streamline reporting channels.

    9 December 2025 1 min read
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    Delhi eases commercial operations with a 24/7 economy goal
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    India

    Delhi eases commercial operations with a 24/7 economy goal

    Delhi eases working hour restrictions and permits women working at night in establishments, conditional upon providing prescribed safety and welfare measures.

    9 December 2025 4 min read
    Telangana extends daily working hours for commercial establishments
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    India

    Telangana extends daily working hours for commercial establishments

    Telangana permits ten-hour workdays for commercial establishments, with weekly caps and mandatory overtime pay.

    9 December 2025 2 min read
    New regulations concerning collective agreements
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    Poland

    New regulations concerning collective agreements

    A new Polish act provides a comprehensive framework for collective agreements, updating the legislation for the first time in nearly 50 years.

    9 December 2025 2 min read
    Poland considers empowering labour inspectors to confirm employment status
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    Poland

    Poland considers empowering labour inspectors to confirm employment status

    The Polish government is considering introducing new powers for labour inspectors to determine the existence of an employment relationship.

    9 December 2025 2 min read
    The German Commission for the Implementation of the Pay Transparency Directive publishes final report on pay transparency directive implementation
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    Germany

    The German Commission for the Implementation of the Pay Transparency Directive publishes final report on pay transparency directive implementation

    The commission’s final report sets out how Germany should implement the EU Gender Pay Transparency Directive, detailing employer obligations and integration into law.

    8 December 2025 1 min read
    Key principles published for legislation to implement remaining gender pay transparency obligations
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    Poland

    Key principles published for legislation to implement remaining gender pay transparency obligations

    Key principles published to inform new gender pay gap transparency legislation.

    8 December 2025 6 min read