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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
Romania: Draft law implementing the Gender Pay Transparency Directive currently before Parliament (update)
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Romania

Romania: Draft law implementing the Gender Pay Transparency Directive currently before Parliament (update)

On 17 June 2026, a draft law to implement the Gender Pay Transparency Directive in Romania was registered with the Romanian Senate.

23 June 2026 2 min read
China strengthens trade secret protections: Key developments and landmark cases in 2026
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China

China strengthens trade secret protections: Key developments and landmark cases in 2026

China’s new trade secret rules expand protection to digital assets and increase enforcement risks for employers from June 2026.

23 June 2026 6 min read
Romania: Draft law implementing the Gender Pay Transparency Directive currently before Parliament (update)
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Romania

Romania: Draft law implementing the Gender Pay Transparency Directive currently before Parliament (update)

On 17 June 2026, a draft law to implement the Gender Pay Transparency Directive in Romania was registered with the Romanian Senate.

23 June 2026 2 min read
China strengthens trade secret protections: Key developments and landmark cases in 2026
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China

China strengthens trade secret protections: Key developments and landmark cases in 2026

China’s new trade secret rules expand protection to digital assets and increase enforcement risks for employers from June 2026.

23 June 2026 6 min read
Regulatory Norm 01 brings new obligations for employers (update)
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Brazil

Regulatory Norm 01 brings new obligations for employers (update)

The new regulation impacts mental health in the workplace.

22 June 2026 1 min read
Mauritius introduces additional remuneration and wage adjustments for 2026
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Mauritius

Mauritius introduces additional remuneration and wage adjustments for 2026

Mauritius introduces 2026 wage measures, including MUR635 monthly payments and revised minimum salaries for diploma and degree holders.

22 June 2026 1 min read
Tunisia introduces multi-year wage increase programme across public and private sectors
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Tunisia

Tunisia introduces multi-year wage increase programme across public and private sectors

Tunisia has enacted decrees introducing phased wage increases from 2026 to 2028 across public and private sector workers.

22 June 2026 1 min read

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ILO adopts a convention setting standards for the gig economy
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Global

ILO adopts a convention setting standards for the gig economy

The first international treaty setting minimum labour standards for platform workers has been announced.

22 June 2026 1 min read
New legislation on mobbing and discrimination (update)
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Poland

New legislation on mobbing and discrimination (update)

Employers will have explicit obligations to set internal rules to prevent mobbing.

19 June 2026 3 min read
Finland's implementation of the Gender Pay Transparency Directive faces further delay (update)
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Finland

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

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

18 June 2026 1 min read

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    • EU Pay Transparency Directive: Sweden tasks discrimination ombudsman with preparatory measures
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    Sweden

    EU Pay Transparency Directive: Sweden tasks discrimination ombudsman with preparatory measures

    Sweden’s government has tasked the discrimination ombudsman with continuing to take preparatory measures for the implementation of the EU Pay Transparency Directive.

    18 June 2026 1 min read
    Saudi Arabia introduces framework for overseas contracting of nationals
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    Saudi Arabia

    Saudi Arabia introduces framework for overseas contracting of nationals

    Saudi Arabia approves framework for overseas contracting of nationals, introducing eligibility rules and structured pay and benefits.

    18 June 2026 2 min read
    Saudi Arabia clarifies Qiwa contract limits and expat cancellation rules
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    Saudi Arabia

    Saudi Arabia clarifies Qiwa contract limits and expat cancellation rules

    Saudi Qiwa platform clarifies contract limits for nationals and mandates cancellation of non-Saudi registrations after permit expiry.

    18 June 2026 1 min read
    Human Resources Ministry enforces 70% Saudisation in procurement professions
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    Saudi Arabia

    Human Resources Ministry enforces 70% Saudisation in procurement professions

    Saudi Arabia enforces 70% Saudisation in procurement roles from May 2026, with inspections underway and penalties for non-compliance.

    18 June 2026 1 min read
    Flexible working hours initiative launched to ease traffic
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    Saudi Arabia

    Flexible working hours initiative launched to ease traffic

    Saudi Arabia introduces flexible working hours in Riyadh business hubs to ease congestion and improve commuting and quality of life.

    18 June 2026 1 min read
    Qatar proposes law to regulate social professions
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    Qatar

    Qatar proposes law to regulate social professions

    Qatar approves draft law to regulate social professions, introducing licensing and oversight to enhance standards and transparency.

    18 June 2026 1 min read
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