International

New and Updated

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  International

  Romania: Recruitment and selection

  From 27 April 2026, bilingual contracts are required, medical certificate rules are eased, and new termination grounds for foreign employees have been introduced.

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  International

  South Korea: Industrial relations

  Updated to reflect changes to trade unions and recognition, the definition of “employer”, collective bargaining, industrial action and the limitation on claims for damages against unions, as a result of the Trade Union and Labour Relations Adjustment Act (TULRAA or Yellow Envelope Act).

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  International

  Saudi Arabia: Contracts of employment

  Information on employment contracts has been reviewed and updated to emphasise the central role of the Qiwa platform in digital contract authentication and compliance.

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  International

  Portugal: Pay and benefits

  Updated to include new instructions for completing the Monthly Income Declaration and details of a special temporary scheme for employers affected by storm Kristin.

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  International

  South Korea: Updates - key employment law developments

  The Trade Union and Labour Relations Adjustment Act (Yellow Envelope Act) took effect on 10 March 2026, with additional government guidance issued.

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  International

  South Korea: Pay and benefits

  Employers who fail to pay wages now face stricter penalties, possible travel bans, and prosecution regardless of employee wishes.

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  International

  India: Training and development

  Updated to reflect changes to the employees’ right to receive training, engaging apprentices in designated or optional trades, the National Apprenticeship Promotion Scheme, and circulars issued by the Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation, following the landmark reform of labour laws enacted on 21 November 2025, which merged central legislations into four comprehensive new Labour Codes.

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  International

  Hong Kong: Employee rights

  As a result of a change to the earnings threshold on 1 May 2026, employers must record total hours worked for employees earning below HKD 17,600 per month for minimum wage compliance.

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  International

  Hong Kong: Pay and benefits

  The statutory minimum wage increased on 1 May 2026.

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  International

  South Korea: Employee rights

  Employees who reduce working hours for childcare may be eligible for a government subsidy, provided certain employment insurance and application requirements are met.