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

An above-inflation adjustment follows the commission’s annual review, strengthening a legally enforceable wage floor.

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

Mexico’s 40-Hour Week Plan Details Gradual Rollout Starting 2027 in Draft Sent to Senate

Mexico Sets Phased Shift to a 40-Hour Workweek Starting in 2026

Russia Confirms Dec. 30, 2025 as Full Workday With Dec. 31 Off

Mexico’s ‘Ley Silla’ Is Now Fully Enforceable, Labor Ministry Says

India Brings Gig Workers Into Social Security as New Labour Codes Take Effect

California Sets $16.90 Minimum Wage Starting Jan. 1, 2026

Brazil’s 13th Salary Deadlines Move Up: First Payment Due Nov. 28, Second on Dec. 19

Uttar Pradesh Implements Night-Shift Option for Women With Safety Mandates and Double Pay

Mexico Readies 40-Hour Week Reform With 2026–2030 Rollout Plan

With Federal Minimum Stuck at $7.25, States and Cities Lock In 2026 Raises

Russia Begins Three-Day Unity Day Weekend After Working Saturday

Delhi Notifies Night-Shift Work for Women at Shops, Except Liquor Outlets

Odisha Cabinet Approves 15-Point Reforms: Decriminalisation, Factory Hour Flexibility, ₹1,600-Crore Sanitation Plan

Russia Touts Low Joblessness as Labor Ministry Details 2026 Care and Veteran Support Push

Odisha Clears 10-Hour Shifts, Night Work for Women Under Safeguards