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Several countries changed their minimum wage rates on 1 July 2026 including Argentina, Australia, Netherlands and Romania. In the US, there were a number of minimum wage increases.
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In Ireland, from 29 June 2026, employees may seek to continue working beyond a contractual retirement age below the state pension age, with employers only able to refuse on objectively justified grounds.
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The table has been updated to reflect key 2026 developments in statutory annual leave across jurisdictions.
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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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On 1 May 2026, Turkey extended maternity and paternity leave, and introduced a right for employees who become foster parents to take unpaid leave from the date the child is placed with them.
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On 1 May 2026, Turkey extended maternity and paternity leave. Employers should update HR policies and leave systems to reflect extended entitlements and revise workforce planning to manage longer absences.
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Updated to reflect a change to the cap for monthly pay when calculating severance pay.
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Updated to reflect changes to the fine for employing foreign nationals without a work permit and the fine for failing to employ people with disabilities.
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Updated to reflect the 2026 rates for the statutory minimum wage and income tax.