Australia’s 2025 Minimum Wage Rise

Australia’s 2025 Minimum Wage Rise

Australia’s workforce is set for a positive change this July, with the Fair Work Commission confirming a 3.5% increase to the National Minimum Wage and all modern award wages. This uplift, effective from the first full pay period on or after 1 July 2025, is set to...
Reforms in Norway for Foreign Work Permits

Reforms in Norway for Foreign Work Permits

Norway is rolling out some big changes to its current work permit polices from the 1st September 2025 the minimum salary requirements for foreign workers are increasing significantly, a major step toward making sure that people who come to Norway for work are treated...
Sweden’s Unique Wage Model: A Leap29 Perspective

Sweden’s Unique Wage Model: A Leap29 Perspective

Unlike many countries we work with, Sweden stands out for not having a statutory minimum wage. Instead, it relies on a robust system of collective bargaining, where trade unions and employer organisations collaborate to agree on fair pay across different sectors....