February 09, 2021

The Global Legislative Update for February 2021 provides insights from Mercer consultants around the globe about key legal developments affecting employers’ benefit and human resource programs in various countries. Download the 36-page print-friendly PDF to read the full issue. Here are some highlights of the latest coverage:

Global

COVID-19 roundup: Countries address workplace issues resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic (updated)

Americas

Argentina: Remote working rights post COVID-19 pandemic clarified
Bermuda: Employment and labor laws revised
Brazil: Hyper-sufficient salaries increased
Mexico: Remote working requirements enacted
United States: COVID-19 relief laws contain employee benefit and workplace provisions (updated)

Asia Pacific

Australia: Bill reforms financial advice and fees for superannuation funds
China (Beijing): Employer contribution rate for social medical insurance reduced
Hong Kong: Job scheme for graduates launched
India: IRDAI instructs insurers on processing COVID-19 claims
Malaysia: Expatriate work permits criteria tightened
Taiwan: Law providing hiring incentives and protections for older workers now effective
Vietnam: Decree to implement revised labor code implemented

EMEA

Europe: European Banking Authority consults on remuneration guidelines for Class 2 investment firms
Ireland: Remote working strategy with right to disconnect launched
France: Draft decree on social security coverage of executives issued
Netherlands: Pension reform consultation published
Russia: Labor code revisions allow for remote working options
Sweden: Age for employees to begin pension accrual reduced
United Kingdom: Government drops post-Brexit review of EU employment rights

by Stephanie Rosseau

Principal, Mercer’s Law & Policy Group

by Fiona Webster

Principal, Mercer’s Law & Policy Group

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Law and Policy Group Global Legislative Update
February 2021

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