In the ever-evolving landscape of employment law, 2024 saw a host of significant updates and legislative changes—predominantly aimed at improving employee welfare. From enhanced parental leave benefits to stringent antidiscrimination measures, countries around the world adopted policies focused on fostering gender equality and protecting workers’ rights.

Staying informed about the latest trends in employment law will better enable employers to ensure compliance and promote more inclusive work environments. Toward that end, here are some of last year’s key legislative updates and the broader global trends they signify.

Quick Hits

• Italy introduced new parental leave benefits, effective January 1, 2024.
• Singapore expanded paternity leave benefits and undertook comprehensive workplace fairness legislation.
• China (Shanghai) implemented penalties for unequal pay in labor dispatch.
• Brazil and the European Union (EU) focused on gender pay equity with new reporting obligations.
• Middle Eastern countries such as the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Saudi Arabia enhanced protections for local nationals.
• Saudi Arabia required private-sector entities to disclose training data annually.
• Australia addressed discrimination against employees experiencing family and domestic violence.
• Singapore included mental conditions as a protected characteristic under new antidiscrimination laws.

Italy and Singapore: Enhanced Parental Leave Benefits

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