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[UK] 3 in 5 young workers want more wellbeing support from employers [UK] 3 in 5 young workers want more wellbeing support from employers

There has been a significant shift in the C-suite's priorities in recent years, with firms trying to demonstrate that they...
03 Apr 2026

[UK] New minimum wage rates now in effect [UK] New minimum wage rates now in effect

The Chancellor championed the hikes as part of moves to mitigate the cost of living crisis, stating that the “economy...
02 Apr 2026

[France] Court fee for employment tribunal claims introduced [France] Court fee for employment tribunal claims introduced

The fee came into effect on March 1, 2026. The French Constitutional Council has upheld the measure, clearing the way...
01 Apr 2026

[Italy] Cabinet approves urgent tax law amendments [Italy] Cabinet approves urgent tax law amendments

Changes to withholding tax on commissions will be implemented from May 1, 2026, rather than from March 1, 2026.
01 Apr 2026

[UK] Employers must report ethnicity and disability pay gaps [UK] Employers must report ethnicity and disability pay gaps

In addition, it will be mandatory to publish “action plans” explaining any disparities and setting out ways to address them.
27 Mar 2026

[Greece] Further minimum wage increase to combat rising costs [Greece] Further minimum wage increase to combat rising costs

Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis' government has cut taxes and social security contributions and increased the minimum wage for full-time employees...
27 Mar 2026

[UK] Commons rejects salary sacrifice cap change and exemptions [UK] Commons rejects salary sacrifice cap change and exemptions

In a March 23 debate, the government used its strong majority to vote down the changes, despite support from Conservative...
25 Mar 2026