Policy & Law
Employment law, enforcement and court rulings, immigration, payroll tax and social insurance changes around the world.
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- China·Policy & Law
China's new provident fund policy expands withdrawal scope to include property fees
China's revised Housing Provident Fund Management Regulations took effect on September 20, 2026, expanding the scope of fund withdrawals beyond home purchase and construction to include property management fees, home renovation, and rental expenses. The report cites a worker who withdrew RMB 8,500 to pay a property fee bill, noting multiple localities have issued implementation details.
- Europe·Policy & Law
UK unfair dismissal qualifying period to shorten to six months from January 2027
The qualifying period for unfair dismissal claims in the UK will be reduced from two years to six months, with the provisions expected to take effect in January 2027. Employers are advised to ensure dismissals have a fair reason and follow a reasonable, well-documented process ahead of the change.
- Europe·Policy & Law
Italy's labor ministry adds two new simulators to supplementary pension portal
Italy's Ministry of Labour and Social Policies announced two new online simulators on its supplementary pension portal, developed with Mefop. One helps workers assess how allocating severance pay (TFR) affects pension prospects; the other helps companies estimate compensatory measures for lost liquidity when employees join a pension fund. Results are informational only, not official certifications.
- Europe·Policy & Law
UK tribunal awards security guard over £7,000 after employer mishandled resignation
A Liverpool employment tribunal ruled that security firm GES unfairly dismissed guard Craig Freedman by later relying on a resignation it had initially rejected, instead of following a fair dismissal procedure. Freedman, employed since December 2020, was awarded £7,236 in total, covering basic compensation, compensatory damages, notice pay and outstanding holiday pay.
- Canada & Latin America·Policy & Law
Dominican Republic Labor Ministry sanctions 101 Chinese-invested stores for labor violations
The Dominican Republic's Labor Ministry sanctioned 101 stores owned by Chinese investors for labor violations, according to a report on local TV program El Nuevo Diario AM. Specific details of the violations or penalty amounts were not disclosed.