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The draft whistleblowing protection legislation was presented to the States Assembly on 16 March 2026, with public comments invited for review in July 2026.
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From 2026, changes to the employer's social security "secondary" contribution rate and the earnings limits will apply, along with revised rates for the incapacity allowance. Employers are encouraged to review the new thresholds for further details.
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The rates for the state parental allowance and the one-off state parental grant have been updated to reflect recent increases.
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In March 2026, the Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs confirmed that a draft Labour Code amendment transposing the EU Pay Transparency Directive had been prepared but not published.
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The Employees’ Social Security (Amendment) Act 2026 was gazetted on 5 March 2026, with the commencement date pending official notification by the Minister.
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Updated to reflect changes to the definition of wages, payment of wages, deductions, equal pay, minimum wages, pensions, income tax and social security, lay-offs, mandatory bonuses, and pay and benefit obligations for gig and platform workers, following the landmark reform of labour laws enacted on 21 November 2025, which merged central legislations into four comprehensive new Labour Codes.
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In response to the conflict in the Middle East, current government guidance does not mandate alternative working arrangements but it is good practice for businesses to be mindful of the current circumstances and the impact on employees and their families, and to be flexible wherever possible.
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In response to the conflict in the Middle East, authorities in Saudi Arabia have not issued any employer‑specific directives.
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Four proposed Constitutional Amendments may alter Article 7 of the Brazilian Federal Constitution, potentially changing the maximum working hours.
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Four proposed Constitutional Amendment Bills are currently under discussion in Brazil that could significantly change the maximum daily and weekly working hours.