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Provisions on high-risk AI systems were due to enter into force on 2 August 2026, but this has now been postponed until 2 December 2027.
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Updated to reflect the latest developments in the judicial review concerning an employer’s right to transfer an employee to alternative work outside the scope of their agreed duties.
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Several countries changed their minimum wage rates on 1 July 2026 including Argentina, Australia, Netherlands and Romania. In the US, there were a number of minimum wage increases.
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The table has been updated to reflect key 2026 developments in statutory annual leave across jurisdictions.
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Updated to include additional information on temporary employment agency work in Argentina and Netherlands.
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In May 2026, Turkey doubled the length of paternity leave from five to 10 days. In France, for children born on or after 1 January 2026, each parent (including mothers) is entitled to two months of supplementary birth leave, available from 1 July 2026.
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In Turkey, maternity leave was extended from 16 to 24 weeks from 1 May 2026. In France, for children born on or after 1 January 2026, each parent (including mothers) is entitled to two months of supplementary birth leave, available from 1 July 2026.
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The Czech Government published a draft law to implement the EU Pay Transparency Directive into national law. Most of the new rules are expected to take effect on 1 January 2027.
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From April 2026, the new Unified Monthly Employer Reporting regime applies. Reports for January to March 2026 must be submitted separately between 1 April and 30 June 2026.
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Updated to reflect changes to the rules on notice periods.