In this Q2 2026 edition of our global employment and labour newsletter, we provide a concise overview of key legal and regulatory developments covering 40+ jurisdictions worldwide.
From court decisions to regulatory reforms, this quarter’s updates includes significant developments in employment and labour law, with a clear focus on the increasing regulation of how work is organised and managed. Recent changes include the implementation of central rules under India’s Labour Codes, Mexico’s phased transition to a 40-hour workweek and Vietnam’s new framework for electronic employment contracts and work permit processes. At the same time, greater scrutiny is placed on outsourcing and subcontracting arrangements, with notable reforms in Cameroon, Indonesia and South Korea. Pay transparency, workforce costs and employee remuneration also remain key priorities, highlighted by our updates in Australia, Italy, Slovakia, and recent case law in Venezuela regarding the risks of recurring foreign-currency payments being treated as salary. Employment protection developments in Brazil, Türkiye, Costa Rica, China and Vietnam reflect a broader trend towards strengthening protections for both traditional and non-traditional categories of workers.
We’re also pleased to spotlight James Warren, a partner in our employment and workplace health and safety team based in Auckland, who shares his insights on global practice and how the international perspective shapes his career.
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The Ghana Police Service has announced that TikToker Camila Alhassan, who was sentenced to one year imprisonment with hard labour for offensive conduct, will be arraigned before the High Court on ...