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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
Labor compliance certification framework introduced across federal laws in Mexico
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Mexico

Labor compliance certification framework introduced across federal laws in Mexico

Mexico introduces labor compliance certification for agricultural employers and expands powers on labor-related trade measures.

6 May 2026 1 min read
Mexico reduces weekly working hours and introduces overtime caps and tracking obligations
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Mexico

Mexico reduces weekly working hours and introduces overtime caps and tracking obligations

Mexico reforms working time rules, reducing weekly hours gradually, capping overtime, and introducing mandatory electronic time tracking.

6 May 2026 2 min read
Labor compliance certification framework introduced across federal laws in Mexico
Article

Mexico

Labor compliance certification framework introduced across federal laws in Mexico

Mexico introduces labor compliance certification for agricultural employers and expands powers on labor-related trade measures.

6 May 2026 1 min read
Mexico reduces weekly working hours and introduces overtime caps and tracking obligations
Article

Mexico

Mexico reduces weekly working hours and introduces overtime caps and tracking obligations

Mexico reforms working time rules, reducing weekly hours gradually, capping overtime, and introducing mandatory electronic time tracking.

6 May 2026 2 min read
Germany Moves Forward on Transposing the EU Platform Work Directive
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Germany

Germany Moves Forward on Transposing the EU Platform Work Directive

The German Federal Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs is currently drafting legislation to transpose the EU Platform Work Directive into national law.

6 May 2026 1 min read
Australia's New South Wales government updates long service guidance
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Australia

Australia's New South Wales government updates long service guidance

NSW has issued updated long service leave guidance, clarifying accruals, payments and entitlements.

5 May 2026 2 min read
Australian federal government launches inquiry into the operation and adequacy of the National Employment Standards
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Australia

Australian federal government launches inquiry into the operation and adequacy of the National Employment Standards

The Australian federal government is conducting the first comprehensive review of the National Employment Standards.

5 May 2026 2 min read

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Dismissed UK employee could bring wage deduction claim for PHI payments post-dismissal
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United Kingdom

Dismissed UK employee could bring wage deduction claim for PHI payments post-dismissal

Court of Session rules PHI benefits can remain payable after dismissal, exposing employers to long‑term wage claims.

30 April 2026 5 min read
US Federal: US Department of Labor proposes rule clarifying joint employer status under federal wage and hour laws
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United States

US Federal: US Department of Labor proposes rule clarifying joint employer status under federal wage and hour laws

Virginia tightens non‑compete rules from July 2026, requiring severance, banning most healthcare non‑competes and affecting some non‑solicits.

30 April 2026 4 min read
Uttar Pradesh enhances coverage for employees and applicability limits for registration of commercial establishments
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India

Uttar Pradesh enhances coverage for employees and applicability limits for registration of commercial establishments

Uttar Pradesh narrows Shops and Establishments Act coverage, raises working‑hour limits and strengthens enforcement and penalties.

30 April 2026 2 min read

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    India

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    India

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    Finland's implementation of the Gender Pay Transparency Directive faces further delay
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    Finland

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    Legislation implementing the Gender Pay Transparency Directive is now unlikely to come into force until the end of 2026, at the earliest.

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    United States

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