France
From 1 August 2026, a new minimum wage rate applies in Argentina. Additional information has been added on minimum wage rules in Belgium, Germany, the Philippines and the United Arab Emirates.
Additional information has been added for Greece, Hungary and India.
New information has been added on employer obligations under the EU AI Act, including prohibited AI practices, high-risk AI systems in the workplace and revised AI literacy requirements.
The status of the proposed new pay transparency rules has been updated to reflect that the Government now hopes to present a Bill to parliament in autumn 2026, with adoption expected by May 2027.
The table on paternity and parental leave and pay has been divided into two tables. This table focuses on the statutory right to parental leave and pay and highlights key changes to rules in Australia and France. A separate table on paternity leave and pay has been created. A new table on paternity leave and pay has been created.
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.
Statutory retirement and re-employment ages increased in Singapore from 1 July 2026, raising the retirement age to 64 and the re-employment age to 69.
As of June 2026, only a small number of member states have fully transposed the EU Pay Transparency Directive. The pay reporting obligation will be introduced on a phased basis, starting with larger employers and gradually extending to those with more than 100 employees.
The table has been updated to reflect key 2026 developments in statutory annual leave across jurisdictions.
The statutory national minimum wage (smic) has increased with effect from 1 June 2026. In addition, a new section has been added on benefits in kind, covering what they are, their tax and social security treatment and how they are valued.
HR practices and employment law in France.