International

New and Updated

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  International

  Italy: Termination of employment

  From 1 July 2026, severance pay is automatically transferred to a pension fund for new hires unless the employee opts out within 60 days, while existing employees must confirm their previous severance pay choice with their employer.

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  International

  Germany: Employee rights

  New Bills propose changes to the statutory maximum daily limit, the recording of working time and fixed-term employment for employees hired on or before 31 December 2030. Furthermore, a new statutory wage floor for temporary agency workers applies, with rates rising in stages until September 2027. Additional information has also been provided on high-risk AI systems.

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  International

  Germany: Updates - key employment law developments

  A new draft Bill on changes to maximum working limits and the recording of working time has been drawn up by the Federal Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs. In addition, the governing coalition has agreed a political reform on fixed-term employment for employees hired on or before 31 December 2030.

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  International

  Norway: Pay and benefits

  Additional information has been added on the enforcement of employers’ equality activity and reporting obligations, including the role of the Equality and Anti-Discrimination Ombud and the Anti-Discrimination.

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  International

  United Arab Emirates: Pay and benefits

  Employers should ensure that eligible UAE nationals are paid at least AED 6,000 per month. Employers that continue to employ UAE nationals below this threshold may face restrictions on hiring new employees.

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  International

  Global paternity leave and pay comparative table

  The table on paternity and parental leave and pay has been divided into two tables. This table focuses on the statutory right to paternity leave after the birth of a child. A separate table on parental leave and pay focusing on family-based parental leave entitlements has been created.

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  International

  Turkey: Termination of employment

  A change to the cap for monthly pay when calculating severance pay applies until 31 December 2026. 

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  International

  Singapore: Termination of employment

  The re-employment age was raised to 69 years from 1 July 2026.

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  International

  Singapore: Pay and benefits

  With effect from 1 July 2026, the statutory retirement age is 64 for employees born on or after 1 July 1963.

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  International

  Singapore: Equal opportunities

  The Workplace Fairness Act 2025 and the Workplace Fairness (Dispute Resolution) Act 2025 are expected to take effect in 2027. This new legislation will provide protection and redress to workers who experience discrimination.