South Africa
The global temporary (agency) workers comparative table has been expanded to include China as a new jurisdiction.
Further details on salary transparency report requirements in Brazil have been added. For the second semester of 2026, companies must publish their report by 30 September 2026.
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.
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.
The table has been updated to reflect key 2026 developments in statutory annual leave across jurisdictions.
A draft Bill published for comment would amend the BCEA provisions regulating leave for parents and the UIA provisions regulating benefits for employees taking parental leave, but the proposed changes are not yet in force.
The earnings threshold set by the Minister of Employment and Labour has increased to ZAR 269,600.90 per year, effective from 1 May 2026.
HR practices and employment law in South Africa.