Additional gender pay gap disclosure obligations apply from 1 April 2026. Relevant employers are now required to report on their gender gap pay gap and the ratio of female managers.
New remuneration thresholds for general and critical skills employment permits for foreign nationals will apply from 1 March 2026, introducing revised minimum salary requirements for eligible roles and occupations.
The draft whistleblowing protection legislation was presented to the States Assembly on 16 March 2026, with public comments invited for review in July 2026.
In response to the conflict in the Middle East, current government guidance does not mandate alternative working arrangements but it is good practice for businesses to be mindful of the current circumstances and the impact on employees and their families, and to be flexible wherever possible.