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The table has been updated to reflect key 2026 developments in statutory annual leave across jurisdictions.
Updated to include additional information on paid educational leave for employees to attend training organised by themselves and the reimbursement of training costs.
Updated to include additional information on the differences in treatment when accessing employment.
Updated to include additional information on work council meetings and co-determination rights.
Updated to include additional information on the written statement setting out an employee’s main contractual terms and confidentiality clauses.
Updated to reflect new information on the duties of employers.
Updated to include additional information on the right to strike.
Enhanced to include information on official data services.
Updated to include information on post-termination confidentiality clauses.
Updated to include information on a Constitutional Court rule concerning the definition of gender.
HR practices and employment law in Germany.