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The year 2026 is set to be a pivotal one for global employment law, with sweeping labour reforms, new EU-wide pay transparency obligations, and continued progress on AI regulation all driving significant change in the world of work. In this update, we explore the key developments expected to define the next 12 months.
In response to a question posed by a Member of Parliament (MEP) back in October, and against a backdrop of uneven progress on national implementation, the European Commission has confirmed that it expects all Member States to transpose the Directive by the deadline of June 2026.
Every year on 20 November, the world celebrates the UN World Children’s Day, marking the adoption of the Convention on the Rights of the Child (1989) and the importance of protecting children’s rights. For employers, this is an opportunity to reflect on workplace policies that enable parents to balance work and family responsibilities. To mark this occasion, we have been reviewing recent developments and comparative trends in child and parental leave, presented in the high-level summary table below for some of the major European jurisdictions.
Back in March we asked the question, will the EU Minimum Wage Directive be annulled? On 11 November 2025, we got our answer. The Court of Justice of the European Union has annulled part of the EU Minimum Wage Directive – and at the same time has given the green light to the rest of it. Our question earlier in the year, ‘Will the EU Minimum Wage Directive be annulled?‘, followed the Advocate General’s assessment that it should be in its entirety because it is incompatible with the EU Treaty basis. Well, we now finally have the answer to our question in light of the recent ruling from the Court of Justice of the European Union (the CJEU). We explore the details below.
Today marks the UN’s International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women. With a growing global focus on improving corporate culture, employers face increasing pressure to address harassment and foster safe, respectful workplaces. Below, we highlight recent legislative changes aimed at tackling workplace sexual harassment, pointing to a sustained policy shift on the issue.
Delphius combines the knowledge and expertise of the world’s best employment lawyers with the speed of AI. Delphius makes it easy to find quick answers to international employment law queries. Regularly updated by experts from across more than 50 jurisdictions, the platform provides access to information on current legislation as well as any upcoming changes to the law.
AI in the workplace can no longer be seen as a problem for tomorrow - it is firmly an issue for today. In this article, we explore how employers can balance the risks and realities of AI at work through good governance, building employee trust and innovating responsibly.
The EU’s Artificial Intelligence Act (‘AI Act’) regulates specific risks arising from the development and use of artificial intelligence (‘AI’). So-called ‘AI literacy’ plays a central role in this. We examine exactly what this means, who is affected by the obligation to ensure AI literacy, and how employers can comply.
The Pay Transparency Directive is the EU’s latest effort to achieve its longstanding principle of equal pay for equal work.
On 19 November 2024, a Royal Decree was published which approves a new regulation on the rights and freedoms of foreigners in Spain and their social integration.
The growing strain from an ageing workforce and declining birth rates has resulted in significant labour market tightness across many OECD countries. This situation has intensified competition, and in this context, it is important to understand how evolving migration routes impact job markets and what challenges employers face when hiring foreign nationals.
The European Parliament recently approved the Artificial Intelligence Act, a huge step forward in creating a legal framework for AI technology throughout the European Union.
In light of the ongoing war in Ukraine, the country is reforming its immigration policy to combat the severe labour shortage.
Several times a year, our experts from around the world compile an update on immigration and global mobility practice, setting out recent changes to the laws and regulations in their jurisdictions. Here are the highlights of the February 2024 Immigration and Mobility Update.
Increasingly, employers are being made aware of employee misconduct that is evidenced by photos, videos or other social media posts. What are employers allowed to do when it comes to their employees' posts, what are the limits, what should they bear in mind when using these posts? Here we consider the situation in Germany, with comments from our experts in 19 other jurisdictions.
The Pay Transparency Directive will create new gender pay gap reporting obligations throughout the EU. In this article, we answer some frequently asked questions about this new legislation.
Since 1 April 2023, Belgian employers in the private sector with 20 employees or more must include the right to disconnect in collective bargaining agreements or work rules. The right to disconnect applies to all categories of employees. Our experts from 15 other countries have also commented on whether a right to disconnect has been introduced in their own jurisdictions.
On 1 May, people in over 90 countries commemorate International Labour Day to celebrate the efforts and contributions of workers across all industries and sectors. We take a look at the origins of International Labour Day, whilst reflecting on the many challenges faced by workers today.
Inability to disconnect during remote working is one side of the coin; isolation is the other. Both can easily emerge from full time remote working. For employers, managing these risk factors well is key to running a successful operation.
