The Global Legislative Update for September 2019 provides insights from Mercer consultants around the globe about key legal developments affecting employers’ benefit and human resource programs in various countries. Some highlights from the latest issue include:

Americas

Dominican Republic: Minimum Wage, Social Security Contributions Have Increased
United States: Labor Department Approves Defined Contribution Auto-Portability Program

AsiaPac

China: Certain Foreign Nationals Have Eased Visa Rules
Hong Kong: Same-Sex Couples Must Receive Spousal Benefits
Japan: Stronger Protection Against Workplace Harassment Will Phase in Next Year
New Zealand: Temporary Agency Workers Gain New Rights
Singapore: Retirement and Re-Employment Ages and CPF Contributions Will Increase
South Korea: Pension Providers Face New Disclosure Requirements

EMEA

European Union: Finalized Directives Address Work-Life Balance, Including Leave Rights
Austria: Employees Now Have Right to Unpaid Paternity Leave
France: Ordinances Detail 'Loi Pacte' Pension Reforms
Hungary: Employers Have Lower Social Contribution Tax
Ireland: Unpaid Parental Leave Will Increase
Lithuania: Tax Treatment of Employee Stock Options Will Change in 2020
Poland: Revised Labor Code Takes Effect
Russia: Government Announces Minimum Wage Increase for 2020
Ukraine: Employers Get Guidance on Social Contribution for Nonresidents
United Kingdom: Consultations Review Labour Enforcement, Family Leave, Flexible Work