Some historically more employer-friendly APAC jurisdictions are becoming harder to manage as employee protections expand and procedural requirements tighten. In 2026, the region is broadly politically stable, but economic caution, recent elections, and pro-labor legislative agendas are reshaping employment risk in different ways across key jurisdictions. Accede al recurso completo Fuente:Baker McKenzie

Bahrain has announced important updates for private sector employers that impact social insurance contributions and wage compliance.Effective 1 January 2026, the employer contribution rate for Bahraini employees will increase by 1% as part of the 2022 social insurance reform. The combined employer and employee contribution will reach 22% of pensionable salary, while the employee contribution […]

It’s well established that people with disabilities have the right to equal participation in society, and yet they still face significant challenges, particularly at work. Below, we examine the specific disability protections that exist in Germany, together with practical strategies for employers looking to better integrate people with disabilities into their workplace. We have then […]

A Portaria DTI/DIRBEN/INSS nº 156/2026 instituiu o INSS Empresa, novo canal oficial para que empresas consultem informações sobre afastamentos e benefícios previdenciários de seus empregados. O acesso será realizado por certificado digital vinculado ao CNPJ, com possibilidade de delegação a terceiros autorizados por meio de CPF e senha gov.br com nível prata ou ouro. Pelo […]

More and more internationally minded professionals are seeking to establish residence in countries with favourable tax regimes, and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) sits firmly at the top of that list. The appeal is clear: there is no personal income tax, business taxation is minimal, and the country’s digital infrastructure allows for seamless remote work.However, […]

Cross-border work in various forms is growing fast, but applicable frameworks have not evolved at the same pace creating challenges for both employees and employers. New solutions address an upper level of structured cross-border telework (from home). Small portions of unforeseen and occasional telework remain a challenge that can lead to compliance error and ultimately […]

Con fecha 23 de marzo de 2026, la Corte Suprema, en la causa Rol N°49.746-2024, se pronunció sobre un recurso de unificación de jurisprudencia fijando un criterio acerca de la procedencia del despido por falta de probidad cuando un trabajador con licencia médica y reposo domiciliario realiza actividades incompatibles con dicho reposo, en particular viajar […]