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Mexico Passes Labor Overhaul Cutting Workweek to 40 Hours, Adding Paid Weekly Day Off

The law sets a 2027–2030 phase-in with tighter overtime limits, including higher premium pay.

Robin Vos to Retire at Year’s End, Ending Record Run as Wisconsin Assembly Speaker

Virginia Lawmakers Approve $15 Minimum Wage by 2028 With Inflation Indexing

Superseding Indictment Adds ‘Prophetess’ as Third Defendant in KOGGC Forced Labor Case

Mexico Senate Approves Phased 40-Hour Workweek in Initial Vote

Wisconsin Orders Back Pay, Seeks $828,000 Penalty Over 1,656 Child Labor and Wage Violations at Burger King Franchisee

California Employers Face Feb. 1 Deadline for 'Know Your Rights' Notice Under SB 294

Citi Moves to Force Arbitration After Ex-Executive Sues Over Alleged Harassment by Wealth Chief

NYC’s 10% Tip Prompt for Delivery Apps Takes Effect After Court Loss for Uber and DoorDash

Peru Labor Committee Backs Telework Requests for Parents of Newborns

No Vote Yet as French Assembly Debates May 1 Work Bill for Local Shops

Russia’s Social Fund Prepares Pension Records for 1.5 Million People Eligible in 2026

Florida Bill Tightening Jobless Aid Advances, Raising Stakes for Disney Cast Members

Italy Approves New GP Contract With Pay Rise, Arrears Payout and Community-Care Push

NYC Says Uber Eats, DoorDash Changes Cost Couriers $550 Million in Tips

Morena Bill Seeks Paid Birthday Leave or Double Pay for Workers

Russia Confirms 2026 Work Calendar With Seven Shortened Weeks and No Six-Day Weeks

Labour Ministry Drafts Social Security Rules Setting 90-Day Threshold for Gig Workers

Brazil and Portugal Put New Minimum Wages Into Effect on Jan. 1

Germany Lifts Minimum Wage to €13.90 as Berlin Raises State Floor to €14.84