Mexico
In June 2026, Argentina, British Columbia (Canada), France and Luxembourg increased their minimum wage rates.
In May 2026, Turkey doubled the length of paternity leave from five to 10 days. In France, for children born on or after 1 January 2026, each parent (including mothers) is entitled to two months of supplementary birth leave, available from 1 July 2026.
In Turkey, maternity leave was extended from 16 to 24 weeks from 1 May 2026. In France, for children born on or after 1 January 2026, each parent (including mothers) is entitled to two months of supplementary birth leave, available from 1 July 2026.
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.
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.
Updated to include additional information on leave requirements in Austria, Canada, Denmark, Finland, Hong Kong, Hungary, India, Indonesia, Japan, Philippines, Switzerland, UAE, UK and US.
Updated to include new information on the obligation for employers to ensure a workplace that is free from all forms of violence.
Updated to include a new requirement that training programmes should aim to prevent and eliminate violence against women.
Updated to reflect new information on the Unit of Measure and Update.
Updated to include additional information on collective bargaining and agreements, regarding the application for a representation certificate.
HR and legal information and guidance relating to Mexico.