The UK government has opened a consultation on whether, and how, to reform the whistleblowing framework in the Employment Rights Act 1996 (England, Wales, and Scotland). It is also seeking views on a proposed Serious Fraud Office (SFO) reward scheme for whistleblowers who report economic crime. No changes to the law have been made at this stage.
12 October 2026: Consultation Opens
Brazil has formally ended the traditional 6×1 work schedule (six days on, one day off).
Constitutional Amendment No. 141/2026, which started as PEC 221/2019, reduces maximum weekly working hours in stages and gives employees two paid weekly rest days. The Chamber of Deputies approved the proposal on May 27, 2026, and the Federal Senate approved it on October 14, 2026. The amendment was published on October 16, 2026, and publication started the transition periods.
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Employers in Brazil with 100 or more employees per legal entity (per CNPJ – Brazilian corporate taxpayer registry number) must prepare for the next salary transparency reporting cycle.
31 August 2026: Submit Supplementary Information
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