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FIFA’s 2027 Transfer System Overhaul

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On June 10, 2026, FIFA approved a new regulatory framework for the global football transfer system, including a new version of the FIFA Regulations on the Status and Transfer of Players (RSTP) and related amendments to the...more

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Global Mutual Separation Agreements: A Strategic Guide for Employers

Ending an employment relationship outside the United States is often more complex than doing so domestically, making mutual separation agreements (MSAs) a valuable tool for multinational employers to mitigate risks and ensure...more

Morgan Lewis

New Regulations on Over-Age Employees to Take Effect July 1

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Effective July 1, 2026, new regulations will require employers in China to extend key wage-and-hour protections to retirees who continue working, including minimum wage, work-related injury insurance coverage, overtime pay at...more

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Training Graduates and Job Seekers in Saudi Arabia

The Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia issued Ministerial Decision no. 116264, dated 29 Sha’ban 1447 AH (17 February 2026), and an accompanying procedural guide (the Training...more

Littler

Labor & Employment World Cup 2026: A Match Up Between Ecuador and Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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Kickoff: Getting to Know Ecuador’s National Team: Ecuador’s football identity is shaped by geography in a way few nations can match....more

A&O Shearman

UK Pensions: What’s new this week? June 2026 #3

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Welcome to your weekly update from the A&O Shearman Pensions team, covering all the latest legal and regulatory developments in the world of workplace pensions....more

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ILO Adopts First Global Labor Standard for Platform Work: What U.S. Companies Need to Know

On June 12, 2026, the International Labour Conference adopted the Convention Concerning Decent Work in the Platform Economy (No. 193), the first international labor standard specifically designed for platform and gig economy...more

Jackson Lewis P.C.

EU Pay Transparency: Lessons for Employers from First Three Member States’ Legislation

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The EU Pay Transparency Directive transpositions adopted by Italy, Lithuania, and Slovakia provide employers with a look at the compliance landscape emerging across Europe. For multinational employers, they highlight the...more

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The Remote Work Revolution vs. Visa Compliance: A Legal Minefield for Multinational Employers

How can multinational employers address the challenge of remote work flexibility when immigration laws still demand fixed, authorized locations? The rapid normalization of remote and hybrid work has fundamentally changed...more

Ius Laboris

Malta implements the Pay Transparency Directive 

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Malta has implemented the EU Pay Transparency Directive. The rules apply immediately and introduce new employer obligations on equal pay, transparency and reporting. Employers operating in Malta must act now to ensure...more

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Compliance with the EU Posted Workers Directive: What Employers Need to Know

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In this episode of The Inside Track, Grace Shie and Paul Sarauskas break down the EU Posted Workers Directive — the law designed to protect workers who are temporarily sent into the European Union to perform services. They...more

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Spain employment update - from active retirement reform to pay transparency

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On the horizon - The Government encourages active retirement with continued employment - The Council of Ministers has approved a new Royal Decree with the aim of encouraging active ageing and continued employment. This...more

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Global employment issues in M&A transactions and post-acquisition integrations

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Global employment issues in M&A transactions and post-acquisition integrations is a two-part series examining key global employment issues that may arise during merger and acquisition (M&A) transactions involving Israeli...more

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EU Pay Transparency Directive: A cross-border snapshot for employers

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The EU Pay Transparency Directive came into effect on 7 June 2026, introducing a new phase in the evolution of pay equity across Europe. While the Directive sets a common framework, its practical application is taking shape...more

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EU Pay Transparency Directive: The Deadline for Transposition Has Passed—What Now?

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On 7 June 2026, the deadline for EU member states to transpose the Pay Transparency Directive (the Directive) passed. With only a few member states having transposed the Directive into local law on time, many organisations...more

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German Works Council Rights Apply to Domestic Sites With Foreign Headquarters

On May 13, 2026, the German Federal Labor Court (Bundesarbeitsgericht (BAG)) held that a separate department of an establishment (Betriebsteil) in which a works council can be formed may exist even if its main establishment...more

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White House Releases Findings of Section 301 Investigations into Forced Labor Import Policies; Brazil

This week the Trump administration took significant steps towards using Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974 to reimpose significant tariffs on the majority of U.S. trading partners as well as heighted tariffs on Brazil....more

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Pay transparency: Italy among the first countries to comply with EU obligations

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On June 7, 2026, Legislative Decree No. 96 of May 7, 2026 (the Decree) enters into force, transposing Directive (EU) 2023/970 (the Directive) on gender pay transparency into Italian law. The Decree imposes on public and...more

Jackson Lewis P.C.

EU Pay Transparency + Uneven Member State Adoption: Four Points for Multinational Employers

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The transposition deadline for EU Member States to have implementing measures in force for Directive (EU) 2023/970 on pay transparency is June 7, 2026, and the EU Commission has made clear no extensions will be granted. With...more

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Q&A Guide to Portugal’s Draft Law No. 77/XVII/1 –“Work XXI”

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Bill No. 77/XVII/1 is a major piece of labor and employment legislation proposed by the Portuguese Government, officially referred to as the "Work XXI" (Trabalho XXI) project. The official text of Draft Law No. 77/XVII/1 was...more

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The UK Fair Work Agency: lessons from Australia for employers

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The UK’s Fair Work Agency (FWA) is now up and running and is expected to become a more active labour market regulator over time. Australia’s experience shows how a body of this kind can develop in reach and impact,...more

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USTR Proposes 301 Tariffs on 60 Countries Following Forced Labor Findings; Requests Comments Before July 7th Hearing

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On June 2, 2026, the United States Trade Representative (“USTR”) proposed tariffs under Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974 (“Section 301”) on imports from 60 countries for their failure to enforce prohibitions related to...more

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Employee Workation in the EU - What are the Pitfalls in Germany?

More and more employees want to work from abroad for a period of time, but employers in Germany will want to consider the implications of German immigration and employment-related laws on such arrangements, known as...more

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Croissants, Contracts, and Compliance: When US Work Habits Meet French Law — Hiring to Firing Podcast

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In this episode of Hiring to Firing, hosts Tracey Diamond and Emily Schifter revisit the series Emily in Paris to explore what happens when American work habits meet French employment law. Joined by guest Fabienne Haas, a...more

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Beyond Retirement: What Employers Need to Know About China’s New Rules for Over-Age Employees

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On May 10, 2025, five Chinese authorities—including the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Security (MOHRSS)—jointly issued the Interim Measures on the Protection of Basic Rights and Interests of Over-Age Workers (the...more

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