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Global employment law: 2025 in review and a look ahead to 2026

Global employment law: 2025 in review and a look ahead to 2026

Employment trends this year and predictions for what's ahead.

15 December 2025 1 min read

Key principles published for legislation to implement remaining gender pay transparency obligations (update)

Key principles published for legislation to implement remaining gender pay transparency obligations (update)

Draft bill to implement remaining Gender Pay Transparency Directive obligations published on 16 December 2025.

17 December 2025 6 min read

New Executive Order aims to pre-empt state AI regulation: Top points

New Executive Order aims to pre-empt state AI regulation: Top points

Executive Order directs agencies to challenge state AI laws and develop a uniform federal framework to sustain US AI leadership.

17 December 2025 6 min read

Key principles published for legislation to implement remaining gender pay transparency obligations (update)

Key principles published for legislation to implement remaining gender pay transparency obligations (update)

Draft bill to implement remaining Gender Pay Transparency Directive obligations published on 16 December 2025.

17 December 2025 6 min read

New Executive Order aims to pre-empt state AI regulation: Top points

New Executive Order aims to pre-empt state AI regulation: Top points

Executive Order directs agencies to challenge state AI laws and develop a uniform federal framework to sustain US AI leadership.

17 December 2025 6 min read

Nevada: Portal-to-Portal Act incorporated

Nevada: Portal-to-Portal Act incorporated

Nevada adopts Senate Bill 8, excluding certain travel and prep time from compensable work under state wage and hour laws.

17 December 2025 1 min read

Pennsylvania: New anti-discrimination protections in Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania: New anti-discrimination protections in Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania broadens anti-discrimination laws, adding hair traits, religious styles, and menopause-related protections.

17 December 2025 1 min read

Ohio: Columbus enacts pay transparency ordinance

Ohio: Columbus enacts pay transparency ordinance

Columbus now requires employers to include good faith salary ranges in job postings starting 1 January 2027.

17 December 2025 1 min read

Trending topics

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.

Post-termination restrictions

Employers have long relied on post-termination restrictions in employment agreements to protect their investments in talent, customer relationships and IP. Increasingly, however, their legitimacy is being scrutinised by legislators across the globe.

New York City: Pay data reporting requirements enacted

New York City: Pay data reporting requirements enacted

New York City introduces pay data reporting rules effective December 4, 2025, despite the Mayor’s objections.

17 December 2025 1 min read

New York: New requirements imposed on public bidders

New York: New requirements imposed on public bidders

From November 5, 2025, bidders on New York state contracts must certify a gender-based violence workplace policy meeting minimum standards.

17 December 2025 2 min read

Federal: OFCCP releases updated jurisdictional thresholds

Federal: OFCCP releases updated jurisdictional thresholds

OFCCP raises VEVRAA contract threshold to USD200,000; Section 503 threshold remains unchanged.

17 December 2025 1 min read

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Federal: New EEOC technical assistance on national origin discrimination

Federal: New EEOC technical assistance on national origin discrimination

EEOC releases guidance on anti-American national origin discrimination, urging employers to review hiring practices.

17 December 2025 1 min read

Federal: Expanded social media screening for H1-B applicants

Federal: Expanded social media screening for H1-B applicants

Starting December 15, 2025, H-1B, H-4, F, M, and J visa applicants must make social media profiles public for screening.

17 December 2025 1 min read

Proposed bill establishes new paternity leave framework and extends its duration

Proposed bill establishes new paternity leave framework and extends its duration

Brazil advances bill to expand paternity leave to 20 days with Social Security funding.

16 December 2025 2 min read

The WRC awards nearly two years’ remuneration for discrimination and failure to consider a part-time work request following maternity leave

The WRC awards nearly two years’ remuneration for discrimination and failure to consider a part-time work request following maternity leave

A recent decision by the Workplace Relations Commission upheld a clam for discirmination on the grounds of gender and family status.

16 December 2025 3 min read

The government and the main unions have agreed to extend bereavement and care leave

The government and the main unions have agreed to extend bereavement and care leave

The Spanish Government and major trade unions have agreed to expand paid leave entitlements for bereavement and critical family care.

16 December 2025 1 min read

Nova Scotia workers’ compensation changes and minimum wage increase

Nova Scotia workers’ compensation changes and minimum wage increase

Nova Scotia revises workers’ compensation rules from January 2026 and minimum wage increases are effective since October 2025.

16 December 2025 1 min read