International

New and Updated

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  International

  Finland: Contracts of employment

  Legislation expected in autumn 2026 will strengthen protections for fixed-term employees who are pregnant or take family leave, while new pay transparency obligations will apply from 1 January 2027.

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  EU Pay Transparency Directive hub

  On 10 September 2026, the French Government presented the Bill transposing the EU Pay Transparency Directive to the Council of Ministers.

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  International

  Czech Republic: Updates - key employment law developments

  The Government approved the draft Bill transposing the EU Pay Transparency Directive into national law, which has now been submitted to the Chamber of Deputies and may still undergo substantial amendments.

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  Czech Republic: Pay and benefits

  The Government approved the draft Bill transposing the EU Pay Transparency Directive into national law. The Bill may be subject to changes as it goes through the parliamentary process.

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  International

  Austria: Recruitment and selection

  New information on combined residence and work permits has been added. Further, as a matter of good practice, employers should retain certain evidence, such as the employee’s current permit and proof of the filing date of the application.

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  Argentina: Pay and benefits

  The statutory national minimum wage rates have been updated, with new monthly rates applying between October 2026 and April 2027.

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  Global minimum wage rates comparative table

  Argentina’s monthly minimum wage is set to rise every month from September 2026 through to April 2027. Further, from 1 September 2026, new minimum wages apply in Northwest Territories and Nunavut in Canada.

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  International

  Netherlands: Updates - key employment law developments

  The Leave Act Bill and the Act Implementing the Revised EU Directive on European Works Councils have been added, the mandatory code of conduct against undesirable behaviour has been removed following withdrawal of the Bill, and the status of the implementation of the EU Pay Transparency Directive has been updated to reflect further progress in the legislative process and consultation on implementing measures.

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  Spain: Contracts of employment

  A new section has been added to outline Spain’s legal framework, including the main sources of employment law. It also clarifies the scope of the country guide.

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  International

  Turkey: Recruitment and selection

  New information has been added on the rules applicable to foreign nationals and the penalties for non-compliance.