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June 2025 edition of Gender Pay Transparency Guide now available
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Global

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
Changing employment terms: Revised fire and rehire rules under the Employment Rights Bill
Article

United Kingdom

Changing employment terms: Revised fire and rehire rules under the Employment Rights Bill

Employers are recommended to start the process of reviewing contract terms in preparation for the new rules.

2 September 2025 4 min read
Protections for employees who choose to discuss their pay now in force
Article

New Zealand

Protections for employees who choose to discuss their pay now in force

Employees in New Zealand can now freely discuss or enquire about pay without fear of employer retaliation.

1 September 2025 1 min read
Changing employment terms: Revised fire and rehire rules under the Employment Rights Bill
Article

United Kingdom

Changing employment terms: Revised fire and rehire rules under the Employment Rights Bill

Employers are recommended to start the process of reviewing contract terms in preparation for the new rules.

2 September 2025 4 min read
Protections for employees who choose to discuss their pay now in force
Article

New Zealand

Protections for employees who choose to discuss their pay now in force

Employees in New Zealand can now freely discuss or enquire about pay without fear of employer retaliation.

1 September 2025 1 min read
California Supreme Court clarifies FAA preemption, relief from forfeiture in arbitration fee disputes
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United States

California Supreme Court clarifies FAA preemption, relief from forfeiture in arbitration fee disputes

California Supreme Court upholds arbitration fee rules. Late payments may forfeit rights unless excused by good faith or mistake.

1 September 2025 5 min read
Thailand Cabinet approves one-year postponement of Employee Welfare Fund contributions
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Thailand

Thailand Cabinet approves one-year postponement of Employee Welfare Fund contributions

The Employee Welfare Fund has been postponed to 1 October 2026.

29 August 2025 1 min read
Puerto Rico establishes framework for workplace lactation rights
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Puerto Rico

Puerto Rico establishes framework for workplace lactation rights

Puerto Rico recently enacted a Breastfeeding Code, consolidating all prior lactation-related laws into a single, comprehensive statute.

29 August 2025 3 min read

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    New Zealand

    New Tax Bill aims to attract migrants to New Zealand

    The New Zealand government has released the latest tax bill.

    29 August 2025 4 min read
    Amendments to Ethiopia's tax regime
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    Ethiopia

    Amendments to Ethiopia's tax regime

    Ethiopia recently enacted a new proclamation which introduces several changes to income tax regulations.

    28 August 2025 3 min read
    Introduction of Delhi’s Transgender Protection Rules 2025
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    India

    Introduction of Delhi’s Transgender Protection Rules 2025

    Delhi notified rules to implement the Transgender Rights Act 2019, enabling legal recognition and welfare protections for transgender persons.

    27 August 2025 2 min read
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    Introduction of the Factories (Gujarat Amendment) Ordinance, 2025 for promotion of ease of doing business
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    India

    Introduction of the Factories (Gujarat Amendment) Ordinance, 2025 for promotion of ease of doing business

    On 1 July 2025, Gujarat notified amendments to the Factories Act, allowing women to work night shifts and extending daily work hours to 12 with safeguards.

    27 August 2025 3 min read
    Supreme Court mandates six week compliance survey for PoSH Act
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    India

    Supreme Court mandates six week compliance survey for PoSH Act

    India’s Supreme Court has given States and union territories six weeks to verify employer compliance with the PoSH Act.

    27 August 2025 3 min read
    Supreme Court expands employees’ Compensation Act to cover commuting accidents
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    India

    Supreme Court expands employees’ Compensation Act to cover commuting accidents

    The Supreme Court of India has held that accidents during an employee’s commute may be compensable under the Employees’ Compensation Act 1923.

    27 August 2025 3 min read
    Increased employer obligations in regard to gender gap reporting in early 2026
    Article

    Japan

    Increased employer obligations in regard to gender gap reporting in early 2026

    The Japanese government is turning up the dial on Gender Gap reporting in Japan - employer obligations to increase in early 2026.

    27 August 2025 3 min read
    Updated draft law on compliance with collective bargaining agreements
    Article

    Germany

    Updated draft law on compliance with collective bargaining agreements

    Award of public contracts to be tied to compliance with collective bargaining agreement standards.

    26 August 2025 1 min read
    Saudi Arabia grants expat workers 60 days to avoid being classified as absent
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    Saudi Arabia

    Saudi Arabia grants expat workers 60 days to avoid being classified as absent

    Expat workers are marked absent 60 days after contract termination if they haven’t signed a new one or left the country by the grace period’s end.

    26 August 2025 1 min read