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Employment law 5 in 5: August 2026
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Global

Employment law 5 in 5: August 2026

5 August developments to read in less than 5 minutes.

16 September 2026 3 min read
Spain approves new rules on transparent and predictable working conditions (update)
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Spain

Spain approves new rules on transparent and predictable working conditions (update)

The Spanish Council of Ministers approved a Royal Decree implementing the EU Transparent and Predictable Working Conditions Directive.

16 September 2026 2 min read
Karnataka amends its shops and establishments legislation to ease compliance burden on employers
Article

India

Karnataka amends its shops and establishments legislation to ease compliance burden on employers

State of Karnataka has enacted major shops and establishments reforms, streamlining registration, digitising processes and replacing imprisonment with enhanced penalties.

16 September 2026 3 min read
Spain approves new rules on transparent and predictable working conditions (update)
Article

Spain

Spain approves new rules on transparent and predictable working conditions (update)

The Spanish Council of Ministers approved a Royal Decree implementing the EU Transparent and Predictable Working Conditions Directive.

16 September 2026 2 min read
Karnataka amends its shops and establishments legislation to ease compliance burden on employers
Article

India

Karnataka amends its shops and establishments legislation to ease compliance burden on employers

State of Karnataka has enacted major shops and establishments reforms, streamlining registration, digitising processes and replacing imprisonment with enhanced penalties.

16 September 2026 3 min read
Supreme Court of India clarifies limits of applying legacy 'industry' rulings to the new labour code
Article

India

Supreme Court of India clarifies limits of applying legacy 'industry' rulings to the new labour code

The Supreme Court of India has ruled that interpretation of ‘industry’ under the repealed Industrial Disputes Act cannot automatically be extended to the Industrial Relations Code.

16 September 2026 3 min read
Tunisia advances labour reforms through digitalisation and new work regulation
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Tunisia

Tunisia advances labour reforms through digitalisation and new work regulation

Tunisia plans a new labour administration platform and legislation on platform work and telework to modernise employment regulation.

16 September 2026 2 min read
Thailand proposes expansion of Labour Court jurisdiction over criminal labour offences
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Thailand

Thailand proposes expansion of Labour Court jurisdiction over criminal labour offences

Thailand's Cabinet has approved a draft amendment that would expand the jurisdiction of Labour Courts to hear criminal offences arising under various labour-related laws.

16 September 2026 1 min read

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US federal: OFCCP eliminates disability self-identification requirement: What federal contractors need to know before September 21
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United States

US federal: OFCCP eliminates disability self-identification requirement: What federal contractors need to know before September 21

US federal contractors must stop using Form CC-305 by 21 September 2026 as DOL rescinds key disability self-identification rules.

16 September 2026 4 min read
New York: Personnel file access law signed by Governor
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United States

New York: Personnel file access law signed by Governor

As of November 8, 2026, Section 210-b of the New York Labor Law will create a comprehensive framework governing employee access to personnel records.

16 September 2026 3 min read
Belgian Supreme Court broadens social security contribution risk for parent company benefits
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Belgium

Belgian Supreme Court broadens social security contribution risk for parent company benefits

Belgium's Supreme Court has increased the risk that parent company benefits will attract social security contributions and holiday pay.

14 September 2026 3 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.

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    Employment status continues to be an area of close scrutiny for courts and legislators across the globe, with many jurisdictions looking beyond the label given to the working relationship between parties and, instead, looking at the realities of the arrangements in practice. In Europe, further impact will be felt by the Platform Work Directive.
    • Lisbon Court of Appeal clarifies employers' obligations in relation to telework for employees with chronic illnesses
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    Portugal

    Lisbon Court of Appeal clarifies employers' obligations in relation to telework for employees with chronic illnesses

    The Lisbon Court of Appeal confirmed that employers must permit chronically ill employees who have been advised to do so to work remotely.

    14 September 2026 2 min read
    Labour Compensation Fund: Deadline for the use of existing balances ends on 31 December 2026
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    Portugal

    Labour Compensation Fund: Deadline for the use of existing balances ends on 31 December 2026

    Employers are no longer required to contribute to the Labour Compensation Fund; however, existing balances may continue to be used until 31 December 2026.

    14 September 2026 1 min read
    Netherlands' 30% expat tax ruling reduced to 27%
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    Netherlands

    Netherlands' 30% expat tax ruling reduced to 27%

    The Netherlands will reduce its expat tax benefit from 30% to 27% from 2027, with transitional protections for some employees.

    14 September 2026 1 min read
    New home working clause coming to Australia's Clerks Award: What employers need to know
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    Australia

    New home working clause coming to Australia's Clerks Award: What employers need to know

    Changes to the Clerks Award mean that employers with administrative staff working from home should review their current arrangements.

    8 September 2026 2 min read
    Washington: Fair Chance Act obligations now in effect following updated guidance
    Article

    United States

    Washington: Fair Chance Act obligations now in effect following updated guidance

    Washington’s Fair Chance Act amendments are now in effect. Covered employers must comply with new notice and individualized assessment requirements.

    7 September 2026 1 min read
    Brazil Supreme Court changes legal aid requirements in labour litigation
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    Brazil

    Brazil Supreme Court changes legal aid requirements in labour litigation

    Brazil's Supreme Court has tightened access to legal aid in labour claims, requiring proof of financial need from claimants.

    7 September 2026 1 min read
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