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News articles this month

U.A.E.: New voluntary account-based system for funding end-of-service benefits

Employers in the U.A.E. can now opt into a new system allowing them to fund individual future end-of-service benefits by contributing monthly to an employee’s defined contribution account.
Greece: Proposed changes to occupational pension funds

Greece considers ambitious reforms to shore up employee retirement savings with changes to tax treatments and access to multiemployer occupational pension funds.
Australia: Proposed extension of government-paid parental leave

Proposed changes to Australia’s parental leave benefit requirements could impact leave policies for employees whose babies are born or adopted on or after July 1, 2024.
Canada/Ontario: New pay transparency requirements proposed

Ontario is the latest province in Canada to consider legislation on pay transparency in public job postings, with implications for employer pay and recruitment policies and practices.
Kenya: Ambitious state healthcare reform raises contributions for most employees

Kenya enacts laws to create universal public healthcare to protect workers against medical costs, funded by employee contributions and government allocations.
Nigeria: Implementation of universal healthcare coverage

Employers should note new guidance on implementing Nigeria's National Health Insurance Act to achieve universal coverage, as they take steps to register and enroll employees in the applicable state scheme.

Featured articles this month

  1. 2024 Global Medical Trends Survey

    The 2024 survey tracks medical costs from a global network of 266 insurers in 66 countries. Discover the key findings and trends.

  2. Improving retirement outcomes through defined contribution in Asia

    Implications for employers on how they oversee their defined contribution (DC) plans, engage employees and provide better retirement outcomes.

  3. Cracking the code: HR's key role in making M&A deals work

    Mergers and acquisitions are integral to corporate growth strategies. However, the failure rate (a staggering 70% is an oft-cited statistic) casts a shadow.

  4. Retirement market developments in Asia: Actions for employers

    In this webcast, we looked at the key retirement developments happening across Asia and described some of the actions companies will need to take in response.

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News articles from last month

Greece: Seniority-based wage increases returning in 2024

Salary increases based on seniority, once suspended, are now back in effect, with employers preparing for possible increased labor costs and administrative challenges.
Kazakhstan: Labor reforms set out flexible work arrangements

Kazakhstan gives companies the flexibility to adopt a four-day workweek, stagger work schedules and offer job-sharing arrangements in certain circumstances.
Mexico: Proposed changes to normal workweek, Christmas bonus and seniority premium

To become more in line with other OECD member nations, Mexico is considering a shorter workweek, along with other changes that could affect staffing, operations and costs for employers.
Russia: New voluntary savings plan to be launched in 2024

Employees in Russia will soon be able to earn a tax break while saving for retirement, with partial matching contributions from the government and the potential for employer contributions.
South Africa: Potential major changes affecting occupational retirement plans

The South Africa government has proposed that changes to the two-pot retirement system, which gives workers access to pension funds before retirement, be delayed by a year.
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