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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
Peru updates telework regulations
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Peru

Peru updates telework regulations

Peru has updated its telework regulations, introducing new employer obligations on risk assessments, active breaks and information security.

18 August 2026 1 min read
Czech Republic progresses implementation of the Platform Work Directive
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Czech Republic

Czech Republic progresses implementation of the Platform Work Directive

The Czech Republic has published a draft Platform Work Act to implement the Platform Work Directive.

18 August 2026 5 min read
Peru updates telework regulations
Article

Peru

Peru updates telework regulations

Peru has updated its telework regulations, introducing new employer obligations on risk assessments, active breaks and information security.

18 August 2026 1 min read
Czech Republic progresses implementation of the Platform Work Directive
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Czech Republic

Czech Republic progresses implementation of the Platform Work Directive

The Czech Republic has published a draft Platform Work Act to implement the Platform Work Directive.

18 August 2026 5 min read
Ontario Court of Appeal endorses practical and common sense approach to the interpretation of termination provisions, upholding the enforceability of termination 'at any time' and 'for any reason'
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Canada

Ontario Court of Appeal endorses practical and common sense approach to the interpretation of termination provisions, upholding the enforceability of termination 'at any time' and 'for any reason'

Ontario's Court of Appeal confirms that termination clauses using 'at any time' and 'for any reason' can remain enforceable.

18 August 2026 5 min read
Maximum workplace temperatures: New employer obligations for the protection of employees in Poland
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Poland

Maximum workplace temperatures: New employer obligations for the protection of employees in Poland

For the first time in Poland, statutory maximum workplace temperature limits have been introduced.

17 August 2026 3 min read
Australia plans a new Fair Work Court to speed up employment disputes
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Australia

Australia plans a new Fair Work Court to speed up employment disputes

The Australian government has announced plans to establish a new Fair Work Court.

11 August 2026 1 min read

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Acas publishes consultation on updated UK draft Code of Practice on Disciplinary and Grievance Procedures
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United Kingdom

Acas publishes consultation on updated UK draft Code of Practice on Disciplinary and Grievance Procedures

On 30 July 2026, Acas published a consultation on a revised draft Code of Practice on Disciplinary and Grievance Procedures.

11 August 2026 2 min read
Employment law 5 in 5: July 2026
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Global

Employment law 5 in 5: July 2026

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

10 August 2026 3 min read
Draft right to work guidance clarifies the expanded regime
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United Kingdom

Draft right to work guidance clarifies the expanded regime

The Home Office has published a draft employer’s guide to right to work checks.

6 August 2026 8 min read

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    Canada

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