Policy Week in Review – September 18, 2026
House Passes Legislation Banning Child Predators from Union Leadership Roles
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Fri, 09/18/2026 – 12:59
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Further Developments on France’s Draft Pay Transparency Bill
Further Developments on France’s Draft Pay Transparency Bill
On September 10, 2026, a new version of the preliminary draft bill transposing the EU Pay Transparency Directive into French national law was unveiled and presented to the Council of Ministers. The
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Avoid Cal/OSHA Citations Through Safety Implementation, Training
Avoid Cal/OSHA Citations Through Safety Implementation, Training
Alka Ramchandani-Raj says HR professionals should not leave compliance with California’s Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSH Act) plan for safety professionals to accomplish alone. HR instead should have a foundational role in
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DOL Clarifies When Travel During Meal Periods Is Not Compensable
DOL Clarifies When Travel During Meal Periods Is Not Compensable
Claire Deason talks about occasions when an employee’s meal break of less than 30 minutes can be unpaid, in light of a recent DOL opinion letter. SHRMView (Subscription required)
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Global employment law at the crossroads
Global employment law at the crossroads
Stephan Swinkels reports from ACC Europe that employment law has become a strategic business issue, and in the current environment, the most successful organizations will be those that combine global coordination with local proficiency.German
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As prediction markets gain popularity, HR can help dodge risky bets
As prediction markets gain popularity, HR can help dodge risky bets
Steve Silver says HR leaders and lawyers should develop clear policies and training to help protection themselves from the risks associated with prediction markets.HR BrewView
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October 2026 Changes Under the UK Employment Rights Act 2025: Are You Ready?
October 2026 Changes Under the UK Employment Rights Act 2025: Are You Ready?
We previously published an article looking at the Autumn 2026 reforms, this article includes an updated overview of those upcoming changes.
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Canada: Minimum Wage Increases Effective October 1, 2026
Canada: Minimum Wage Increases Effective October 1, 2026
Canadian employers should be aware of minimum wage increases taking effect across various provinces beginning in October. Many of these wage adjustments are regularly scheduled to keep pace with inflation and other
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New Laws, New Lawsuits – Spooky Developments for California Employers as 2027 Looms Large
New Laws, New Lawsuits – Spooky Developments for California Employers as 2027 Looms Large
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Wed, 09/16/2026 – 12:18
Portugal and Spain Publish Drafts to Implement Portions of the EU Pay Transparency Directive
Portugal and Spain Publish Drafts to Implement Portions of the EU Pay Transparency Directive
Portugal and Spain published draft legislation to transpose portions of the EU Pay Transparency Directive (“Directive”) into their respective country’s laws. This adds two more drafts
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