HRDay Weekly · 9 November – 15 November 2026

The week in global HR

HR events
6
Countries
6
Funding & M&A
0
Rule changes
1

Top stories

  1. 01
    Asia-Pacific·Research

    RBA research finds AI has done little to disrupt jobs so far, but tentative signs of strain for young workers

    In an RBA Insight paper published Monday, economist Mike Major sets out a new tool to track AI's early labour-market effects. He finds AI has so far done little to materially disrupt Australia's jobs market, though there are 'tentative signs' of weaker outcomes in AI-exposed occupations, particularly for younger workers. Assistant Governor Sarah Hunter said headline jobs figures can hide real disruption.

    via Human Resources Director
  2. 02
    United States·Policy & Law

    US Labor Department finalizes e-filing requirement for Office of Administrative Law Judges proceedings

    The US Department of Labor has finalized a rule requiring electronic filing in proceedings before its Office of Administrative Law Judges, as published in the Federal Register. The rule finalizes a proposal published on January 11, 2021, after the Department reviewed comments received.

    via Federal Register
  3. 03
    Asia-Pacific·Product

    Japan launches free anonymous site 'Minna no Shuro Sodanshitsu' with employee reviews of disability-quota jobs by company name

    A free anonymous consultation site, 'Minna no Shuro Sodanshitsu', has launched, letting users read reviews from people working in disability-quota positions by company name.

    via ニコニコニュース
  4. 04
    Asia-Pacific·News

    Korea's science ministry trains bureau directors in vibe coding, plans three more rounds this month

    South Korea's Ministry of Science and ICT said on the 9th it has run hands-on vibe coding training for its bureau directors to build civil servants' AI skills. The training includes AI model and AI agent exercises. The ministry plans three further rounds this month for section chiefs and below.

    via 디지털투데이

Coming into force

Next 30 days
EffectiveWhereChangeStatus
2026-11-09ChinaBortala to roll out five housing provident fund measures from Nov 9, with flexible-worker contribution rate set at 5%-24%Final rule
2026-11-09United StatesUSCIS changes Form I-129 filing location; only 09/09/26 edition accepted from Nov. 9 · Official ↗In effect
2026-11-09Dominican RepublicDominican Labor Ministry reiterates Constitution Day holiday moved from 6 to Monday 9 NovemberFinal rule
2026-11-09Tamil NaduTamil Nadu announces extra holiday on November 9 after Diwali, with revised working day scheduleFinal rule
2026-11-12AustraliaFair Work Commission gives TWU 30 more days to begin protected action at Zip Airport Services · Official ↗Enforcement
2026-11-12AustraliaFair Work Commission approves St John of God NSW hospitals enterprise agreement · Official ↗Final rule
2026-11-15Asia-PacificSaga Prefecture minimum wage rises 65 yen to 1,095 yen an hour from November 15, 2026Final rule
2026-11-16Asia-PacificKeolis Downer Hunter senior and salaried staff to vote on ASU industrial action, ballot closes 16 November · Official ↗Enforcement
2026-11-20United StatesOSHA HazCom compliance deadline approaching November 20 · Official ↗In effect
2026-11-20ChinaWuhan housing provident fund withdrawal rules take effect Nov. 20, allowing up to 180,000 yuan for home renovationSigned
2026-11-30United States (DHS/USCIS)DHS rule raises EB-5 investor filing fees, effective November 30, 2026 · Official ↗Final rule
2026-12-01ChinaFuzhou, Jiangxi issues long-term care insurance plan; employee coverage starts Dec 1, 2026Signed
2026-12-01BangladeshBangladesh garment owners and workers agree new minimum wage to take effect Dec. 1Proposed
2026-12-01CanadaCanada to roll out training for prosecutors and police on investigating workplace deaths as criminal negligence from Dec. 1 · Official ↗Enforcement
2026-12-01AustraliaAustralia to lift junior pay rates under retail, fast food, pharmacy awards from December 2026 · Official ↗Final rule
2026-12-01ItalyItaly's SIISL platform to change rules for incentivised hiring from 1 December 2026Final rule
2026-12-01Asia-PacificSingapore accepts NWC 2026/2027 guidelines: 6%-8% raises recommended for lower-wage workers from Dec. 1Update
2026-12-01SpainSpain approves paid menopause leave measure, effective December 1Signed
2026-12-02ItalyItaly's draft decree transposing EU platform work directive nears final approval, with employment presumption and curbs on algorithmic dismissals · Official ↗Proposed
2026-12-05VietnamVietnam decree exempts 18 categories of foreign workers from work permitSigned

Rule changes this week

1
WhereChangeStatusEffective
United StatesUS Labor Department finalizes e-filing requirement for Office of Administrative Law Judges proceedings · Official ↗Final rule—