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A focus on headquarters and multi-country research and thought leadership in benefits and total rewards. Covering the latest thinking on issues vital to the success of your organization and your people, such as retirement, benefits management, diversity, wellbeing and financial resilience, and more. With a curated selection of related legislative changes in individual countries and legislatures.

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News articles this month

US: Paid sick leave mandates approved in three more states

Alaska, Missouri and Nebraska join 18 other states and the District of Columbia in requiring employers to provide paid sick leave for practically all employees.
United Kingdom: Draft regulations for multiemployer collective defined contribution plans

A new type of pension scheme in the U.K. would give employees the risk-pooling advantages of a centrally managed pooled investment fund and employers the predictability of set contributions.
Mexico: Major planned labor measures

Mexico’s new president is aiming for annual double-digit minimum wage hikes during her term that, along with other planned employer mandates, could increase labor costs.
Colombia: New employer obligations to prevent and report sexual harassment

A new law mandates that employers in Colombia develop and implement policies to prevent, publicly report on and protect employees against sexual harassment in the workplace.
Jordan: Increase in maternity leave proposed as part of labor reforms

Proposed labor reforms in Jordan aim to encourage more women to join the workforce and increase the flexibility of the labor market.

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News articles from last month

United Kingdom: Proposed stronger employment rights for employees

The UK government’s proposed Employment Rights Bill gives employees more rights from Day 1, including paid family and sick leaves and unfair dismissal protections.
Japan: Expanded flexible work provisions for parents

To promote gender equality and an increase in birth rates, companies in Japan will be required to offer more flexible and generous work options and leave entitlements.
United Kingdom: New employer obligation to prevent sexual harassment

U.K. employers have a new obligation to take proactive steps to assess and prevent sexual harassment in the workplace, including by customers, suppliers and other third parties.
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