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In June 2026, Argentina, British Columbia (Canada), France and Luxembourg increased their minimum wage rates.
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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.
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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.
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Enhanced to include new information on India.
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The Yellow Envelope Act now expands the definition of "employer" regarding collective employment relations.
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Updated to reflect changes to trade unions and recognition, the definition of “employer”, collective bargaining, industrial action and the limitation on claims for damages against unions, as a result of the Trade Union and Labour Relations Adjustment Act (TULRAA or Yellow Envelope Act).
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The Trade Union and Labour Relations Adjustment Act (Yellow Envelope Act) took effect on 10 March 2026, with additional government guidance issued.
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Employers who fail to pay wages now face stricter penalties, possible travel bans, and prosecution regardless of employee wishes.
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Employees who reduce working hours for childcare may be eligible for a government subsidy, provided certain employment insurance and application requirements are met.
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Updated to include new information on temporary employment agency work in Germany.