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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
Germany's Federal Anti-Discrimination Agency updates tool for reviewing pay equality
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Germany

Germany's Federal Anti-Discrimination Agency updates tool for reviewing pay equality

The Federal Anti-Discrimination Agency has fundamentally revised its tool and aligned it with the requirements of the EU Pay Transparency Directive.

17 June 2026 2 min read
Executive Order No. 407/2026 issues new regulations for Argentina’s employment laws
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Argentina

Executive Order No. 407/2026 issues new regulations for Argentina’s employment laws

Argentina enacts comprehensive rules on employment registration, pay slips, unions, and temporary staffing.

17 June 2026 7 min read
Germany's Federal Anti-Discrimination Agency updates tool for reviewing pay equality
Article

Germany

Germany's Federal Anti-Discrimination Agency updates tool for reviewing pay equality

The Federal Anti-Discrimination Agency has fundamentally revised its tool and aligned it with the requirements of the EU Pay Transparency Directive.

17 June 2026 2 min read
Executive Order No. 407/2026 issues new regulations for Argentina’s employment laws
Article

Argentina

Executive Order No. 407/2026 issues new regulations for Argentina’s employment laws

Argentina enacts comprehensive rules on employment registration, pay slips, unions, and temporary staffing.

17 June 2026 7 min read
Sick of sick notes: Manitoba is latest jurisdiction to curtail requests for doctors’ notes
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Canada

Sick of sick notes: Manitoba is latest jurisdiction to curtail requests for doctors’ notes

Manitoba restricts use of sick notes for short absences, with new rules and reimbursement obligations effective October 2026.

16 June 2026 2 min read
Alberta Court of King's Bench upholds just cause dismissal based on misrepresentation of academic qualifications
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Canada

Alberta Court of King's Bench upholds just cause dismissal based on misrepresentation of academic qualifications

False claims about qualifications can justify dismissal for cause, even if discovered after hiring, the Alberta Court confirms.

15 June 2026 2 min read
Equal treatment wage rules for federally regulated employers in Canada
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Canada

Equal treatment wage rules for federally regulated employers in Canada

New wage rules under the Canada Labour Code will require equal pay for employees regardless of employment status.

12 June 2026 3 min read

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Australia's modern awards and national minimum wage to increase from 1 July
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Australia

Australia's modern awards and national minimum wage to increase from 1 July

The Fair Work Commission has determined that, from 1 July 2026, award rates will increase by 4.75% and the national minimum wage will increase by 6%.

11 June 2026 2 min read
Consultation seeks views on employment rights for unpaid carers and parents of seriously ill children
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United Kingdom

Consultation seeks views on employment rights for unpaid carers and parents of seriously ill children

UK launches consultation on expanding carers’ leave and introducing paid leave for parents of seriously ill children.

11 June 2026 5 min read
Employment law 5 in 5: May 2026
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Global

Employment law 5 in 5: May 2026

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

11 June 2026 3 min read

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  • 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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    • Argentina approves new labor regulations related to severance obligations
    Article

    Argentina

    Argentina approves new labor regulations related to severance obligations

    Argentina issues rules for Labor Assistance Funds to support severance payments, effective November 1, 2026.

    10 June 2026 4 min read
    German implementation of the EU Gender Pay Transparency Directive: Legislation not expected before 2027
    Article

    Germany

    German implementation of the EU Gender Pay Transparency Directive: Legislation not expected before 2027

    The Ministry has announced that the implementing legislation will not enter into force until early 2027 at the earliest, and that central employer-facing obligations will not become...

    9 June 2026 1 min read
    Brazil advances 40-hour workweek reform and two-day rest entitlement
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    Brazil

    Brazil advances 40-hour workweek reform and two-day rest entitlement

    Brazil advances 40-hour work week reform with two paid rest days, no salary cut, and fast-tracked Senate review underway

    9 June 2026 1 min read
    Colombia issues guidance on authorizing terminations of employees with reinforced job stability
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    Colombia

    Colombia issues guidance on authorizing terminations of employees with reinforced job stability

    New labor guidance sets strict conditions for terminating employees with disabilities, requiring proof, due process, and non-discrimination.

    9 June 2026 2 min read
    Federally regulated employers face a new era for non-compete clauses under Bill C-31
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    Canada

    Federally regulated employers face a new era for non-compete clauses under Bill C-31

    Bill C-31 proposes broad limits on non-competes for federally regulated employers, signalling a shift toward greater employee mobility.

    9 June 2026 4 min read
    US Federal: Unpacking the Great American AI Act
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    United States

    US Federal: Unpacking the Great American AI Act

    Bipartisan US lawmakers unveil draft AI bill introducing oversight, audits and pre-emption, while seeking stakeholder feedback.

    8 June 2026 6 min read
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