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Employment law 5 in 5: April 2026
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Global

Employment law 5 in 5: April 2026

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

1 May 2026 3 min read
California Governor issued Executive Order on AI workforce disruption
Article

United States

California Governor issued Executive Order on AI workforce disruption

California pivots to AI workforce impact with new Executive Order, signalling possible WARN reforms and future-AI related regulation.

28 May 2026 4 min read
Employment Rights Act: Preparing for change: Are your line managers ready for the challenge?
Article

United Kingdom

Employment Rights Act: Preparing for change: Are your line managers ready for the challenge?

Are your line managers ready for the ERA? New rules heighten risks in recruitment, probation, absence and harassment handling.

27 May 2026 4 min read
California Governor issued Executive Order on AI workforce disruption
Article

United States

California Governor issued Executive Order on AI workforce disruption

California pivots to AI workforce impact with new Executive Order, signalling possible WARN reforms and future-AI related regulation.

28 May 2026 4 min read
Employment Rights Act: Preparing for change: Are your line managers ready for the challenge?
Article

United Kingdom

Employment Rights Act: Preparing for change: Are your line managers ready for the challenge?

Are your line managers ready for the ERA? New rules heighten risks in recruitment, probation, absence and harassment handling.

27 May 2026 4 min read
Singapore: Key employment law developments for 2026 and beyond
Article

Singapore

Singapore: Key employment law developments for 2026 and beyond

Key developments are on the horizon for employers operating in Singapore.

26 May 2026 3 min read
High Court of Ireland refuses to confirm Central Bank Prohibition Notice issued against senior fund manager due to procedural unfairness
Article

Ireland

High Court of Ireland refuses to confirm Central Bank Prohibition Notice issued against senior fund manager due to procedural unfairness

A recent judgment underlines the importance of process in managing fitness and probity investigations.

26 May 2026 3 min read
Further guidance on the use of AI in legal submissions in Irish legal proceedings
Article

Ireland

Further guidance on the use of AI in legal submissions in Irish legal proceedings

Guidance on the use of AI in legal submissions has been provided by both the Court of Appeal and the Labour Court.

26 May 2026 3 min read

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Draft Equality Act Code of Practice for services, public functions and associations laid before Parliament
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United Kingdom

Draft Equality Act Code of Practice for services, public functions and associations laid before Parliament

EHRC draft Code confirms biological sex approach and sets out framework for lawful single-sex services under the Equality Act 2010.

26 May 2026 6 min read
Ireland's WRC publishes its 2025 Annual Report
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Ireland

Ireland's WRC publishes its 2025 Annual Report

The WRC's 2025 Annual Report showed an increased demand for adjudication services from employees, as well as greater activity in the area of mediation.

22 May 2026 2 min read
Further amendments to Romania's medical leave framework
Article

Romania

Further amendments to Romania's medical leave framework

New rules amend medical leave calculations and provide payment for the first day in specific cases.

21 May 2026 1 min read

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