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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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Updated to include new information on temporary employment agency work in Germany.
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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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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.
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Updated to reflect the minimum monthly wage for UAE nationals to count as part of the NAFIS scheme, effective from 1 January 2026.
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Updated to reflect the new minimum wage for UAE nationals in the private sector, effective from 1 January 2026.
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Updated to include additional information on remedies for acts of discrimination in the Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM).