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Employment law 5 in 5: March 2026
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Global

Employment law 5 in 5: March 2026

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

31 March 2026 3 min read
Proposed bill establishes new paternity leave framework and extends its duration (update)
Article

Brazil

Proposed bill establishes new paternity leave framework and extends its duration (update)

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

1 April 2026 3 min read
Changes to the rules governing the residence and employment of Ukrainian citizens in Poland
Article

Poland

Changes to the rules governing the residence and employment of Ukrainian citizens in Poland

Poland has overhauled its temporary protection regime for Ukrainians, introducing new rules on residence, work and business from 5 March 2026.

1 April 2026 6 min read
Proposed bill establishes new paternity leave framework and extends its duration (update)
Article

Brazil

Proposed bill establishes new paternity leave framework and extends its duration (update)

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

1 April 2026 3 min read
Changes to the rules governing the residence and employment of Ukrainian citizens in Poland
Article

Poland

Changes to the rules governing the residence and employment of Ukrainian citizens in Poland

Poland has overhauled its temporary protection regime for Ukrainians, introducing new rules on residence, work and business from 5 March 2026.

1 April 2026 6 min read
Washington State: Broad ban on non-competition agreements enacted
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United States

Washington State: Broad ban on non-competition agreements enacted

Washington State has passed a near total ban on non‑competes, expanding worker protections and increasing enforcement risk for employers.

1 April 2026 3 min read
Restrictive covenants
Article

United States

Restrictive covenants

Federal and state legislative and enforcement activities continue to target non-competes.

31 March 2026 2 min read
DEI developments
Article

United States

DEI developments

The Trump Administration continues to advance its priorities, including DEI-related discrimination and anti-religious bias.

31 March 2026 2 min read

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France has disclosed a draft bill to implement the Gender Pay Transparency Directive
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France

France has disclosed a draft bill to implement the Gender Pay Transparency Directive

France has disclosed a draft bill proposing new pay transparency, gender pay reporting and enforcement obligations for employers.

31 March 2026 3 min read
Government indicates that it intends to delay progress on implementation of the Gender Pay Transparency Directive
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Sweden

Government indicates that it intends to delay progress on implementation of the Gender Pay Transparency Directive

Sweden confirms it does not plan to meet 7 June deadline for implementation of the Gender Pay Transparency Directive.

31 March 2026 1 min read
EU Council approves Omnibus I Directive
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Europe

EU Council approves Omnibus I Directive

Omnibus I significantly amends Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence and Reporting Directives.

31 March 2026 2 min read

Trending topics

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    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.

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    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.
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    United States

    Employer contributions to section 530A Trump Accounts: Key points

    New 'Trump Accounts' allow employer contributions to minors’ retirement savings, but key tax and compliance questions remain unresolved.

    30 March 2026 6 min read
    US Federal: White House releases the National Policy Framework for Artificial Intelligence: Key points
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    United States

    US Federal: White House releases the National Policy Framework for Artificial Intelligence: Key points

    The White House has released a sweeping AI legislative framework, signaling a push for federal standards and pre-emption of state AI laws.

    30 March 2026 8 min read
    Introduction of court fee for employment tribunal claims
    Article

    France

    Introduction of court fee for employment tribunal claims

    A EUR50 fee for intiaiting proceedings came into effect on 1 March 2026.

    30 March 2026 1 min read
    Belgium to introduce reduced obligations when terminating an employee’s contract in the first six months
    Article

    Belgium

    Belgium to introduce reduced obligations when terminating an employee’s contract in the first six months

    Belgium plans a one‑week notice period for both parties during the first six months of employment, replacing the current stepped regime.

    27 March 2026 3 min read
    Belgium approves temporary exemption to automatic indexation of remuneration
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    Belgium

    Belgium approves temporary exemption to automatic indexation of remuneration

    Belgium plans to cap automatic salary indexation for higher earners from June 2026, alongside a new employer social security contribution.

    27 March 2026 3 min read
    Government confirms that ethnicity and disability pay gap reporting will become mandatory for large employers
    Article

    United Kingdom

    Government confirms that ethnicity and disability pay gap reporting will become mandatory for large employers

    The government has confirmed mandatory ethnicity and disability pay gap reporting for large employers, aligned with gender pay gap rules.

    27 March 2026 5 min read