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Coalition Proposes Ban on Phone Sick Notes with In‑Person Certificate from January 2027

The government says the change aims to cut rising absenteeism to lift Germany’s competitiveness.

DOL Restores 2019 White‑Collar Salary Threshold and Removes 2024 Overtime Rule

Pentecost Monday Functions as France’s Annual Solidarity Workday

Virginia Signs Statewide Paid Sick Leave Law

Argentina Confirms 25 May National Holiday as Buenos Aires Towns Declare Staggered Local Days Off

Labor Department Rescinds 2024 Overtime Rule, Restores 2019 Salary Thresholds

UAE Sets Month-Start Salary Deadline for Private Sector From June 1

Labor Department Rescinds 2024 Overtime Rule, Restoring 2019 Exemption Thresholds

India Fully Operationalises Labour Codes After Final Rules Notified

CTS Deposits Due May 15 in Peru, With Full Withdrawals Allowed Until 2026

South Korea Forms Task Force to Probe Alleged Air-Gun Assault on Thai Factory Worker

SEP Confirms April 13 Return for Most Schools, With Aguascalientes Shifting Its Break

Mexico Plans Digital Time Clock for 40-Hour Week Rollout

Argentina Races to Finalize Rules for Mandatory Severance Funds

Brazil Delays Holiday Work Rule for Commerce by 90 Days, Sets Bipartite Commission

South Africa Lifts National Minimum Wage to R30.23 an Hour From March 1

Russia’s 2026–27 New Year Holiday Likely 11 Days, Pending Official Calendar

California’s Minimum Wage Rises to $16.90 as 19 States Lift Pay Floors for 2026

Mexico Sets May 2026 Start for Gradual Cut to 40-Hour Workweek

India Draft Rules Set Gig Worker Social Security, Require Up to 5% Wage Contributions by June 30