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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.
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Additional information has been added for Greece, Hungary and India.
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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.
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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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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.
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The table has been updated to reflect key 2026 developments in statutory annual leave across jurisdictions.
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On 1 May 2026, the Bill amending the Federal Labour Law was published in the Official Federal Gazette, marking its entry into force and confirming the gradual reduction of work shifts and increase in overtime from 1 January 2027.
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Weekly overtime limits will gradually increase to 12 hours by 2030, with specific pay premiums and new restrictions on higher-rate overtime hours. Starting January 2027, employers must electronically record all hours worked or face significant fines.
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Updated to include a new requirement that training programmes should aim to prevent and eliminate violence against women.
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Updated to include new information on the obligation for employers to ensure a workplace that is free from all forms of violence.