Mexico has enacted a major reform to its Federal Labour Law introducing a phased reduction of the working week to 40 hours, alongside changes to overtime limits and the introduction of mandatory electronic timekeeping. The reforms will be implemented gradually through to 2030 and will have significant implications for employers’ working time and compliance obligations. […]
The reduction of the work week from 48 to 40 hours is a historic change in Mexico. On 22 April 2026, the Chamber of Deputies unanimously approved the amendment to the Federal Labor Act to reduce the work week to 40 hours, to be implemented gradually between 2027 and 2030. This reform will come into […]
On 15 January 2026, Mexico took an important step to strengthen workplace equality and safety. President Claudia Sheinbaum enacted a federal decree amending multiple statutes, including the Federal Labor Law and laws on equality, health, education, and social protection. Together, these reforms align and reinforce the national legal framework on equality, non‑discrimination, and the right […]
On 3 March 2026, Mexico took a major step toward transforming the work environment. A constitutional amendment to Article 123, Section A, was enacted, stipulating a gradual reduction of the work week from 48 to 40 hours, as well as strengthening the right to at least one day off for every six days worked. The […]
Global minimum wage rates are typically easy to follow — until your workforce is scattered around the world. Differences in cost of living, economic development, and social policy vary from one country to the next. Your global payroll needs to account for every variation, and getting it wrong puts your business at risk. Accede […]
Hiring internationally means playing by local rules, including when it comes to pay. Minimum wage laws vary widely from one country to the next, and they’re rarely straightforward. Some countries have no official minimum at all. Others mandate 13 or 14 salary payments per year. And exchange rates can make cross-border comparisons even more complex. […]
Remote work is often recognized for enhancing flexibility, expanding access to global talent, and supporting employee retention. Yet its strategic significance goes far beyond these familiar benefits. For global employers, the ability to work from anywhere can function as a critical risk management mechanism when regions experience temporary instability, whether due to natural disasters, political […]
Stock-based compensation (SBC) is an increasingly common element of global reward strategies, yet offering equity to employees outside the employer’s home country introduces layers of tax, payroll, and regulatory complexity. For employers expanding equity plans across Europe and the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region, understanding local employer obligations is essential to remaining compliant while ensuring a positive […]
Switzerland is introducing new measures to improve labor market access for both beneficiaries of protection status S and internationally trained talent. On May 27, 2026, the Federal Council adopted proposed amendments to the Federal Act on Foreign Nationals and Integration to strengthen workforce integration and help address labor shortages Accede al recurso completo Fuente: […]
Immigration New Zealand’s Amendment Circular No. 2026-01 introduces updated wage thresholds, occupational requirements, and criteria for the Green List, Accredited Employer, and Skilled Migrant Category visas, effective beginning 9 March 2026. These amendments are reflected in the Immigration New Zealand Operational Manual. Accede al recurso completo Fuente: KPMG