by | Jan 16, 2026 | Expansion Insights
From 1 January 2026, the statutory minimum hourly wage rises to €14.71 for workers aged 21 and over, with updated youth rates across ages 15–20. This continues the hourly-minimum system introduced in 2024 and replaces fixed monthly or weekly statutory minima; pay for...
by | Jan 16, 2026 | Expansion Insights
If you employ staff in Switzerland—or manage Swiss cross‑border teams—2026 will bring a cluster of changes you’ll want on your radar. Updates to unemployment insurance administration, the maximum duration of short‑time work, mandatory job‑vacancy reporting, rules for...
by | Jan 16, 2026 | Expansion Insights
Hong Kong has made an important change to the Employment Ordinance that redefines what counts as “continuous employment.” This amendment was passed by the Legislative Council on 18 June 2025 and formally gazetted on 27 June 2025. These changes will take effect on 18...
by | Jan 16, 2026 | Expansion Insights
Italy has introduced a landmark reform to safeguard workers facing serious health challenges. Law No. 106, approved on 18 July 2025 and published in the Gazzetta Ufficiale, became effective in August 2025 and will be fully operational from January 2026. This...
by | Jan 16, 2026 | Expansion Insights
Finland has reformed its Employment Contracts Act to lower the dismissal threshold on individual grounds, effective 1 January 2026. Under the amended legislation, employers no longer need a “proper and weighty reason” to terminate an indefinite employment contract for...
by | Dec 19, 2025 | Expansion Guides, Expansion Insights, Recruitment Insights
Hire civil engineering professionals in Saudi Arabia with speed, compliance and sector expertise. Saudi Arabia is delivering one of the most ambitious civil engineering programmes in the world. New transport corridors, advanced water systems, coastal developments,...
