Upcoming events
We hope you can join us at our upcoming Lockton Global Benefits events! 2022 Lockton Global Benefits Forum – Miami April 26-28, 2022 | Eden Roc Hotel | Miami, Florida After a brief hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the […]
Ireland provides clarity on IORP II requirements for pension schemes
On 22 April 2021, the Irish government signed into law The European Union (EU) Occupational Pension Schemes Regulations, 2021 (the “Regulations”), amending the Irish Pensions Act 1990 and transposing the EU Directive on the activities and supervision of institutions for […]
Jersey to increase annual leave and daily rest breaks
The Jersey government recently approved amendments to the Jersey Employment Law of 2003 which: Increases statutory employer-paid annual leave from 10 workdays to 15 workdays Introduces a 20-minute daily rest break for every continuous six hours worked The changes will […]
Australia introduces an obligation for employers to confirm any existing super account linked, or ‘stapled,’ to newly hired employees
When no choice of a superannuation fund is made by a newly hired employee, employers or their tax agents are now mandated to source the name of their new employee’s existing superannuation fund from the Australian Taxation Office (ATO). The […]
South Korea to implement universal corporate pension system [Updated]
Update: While the proposed bill was passed into law on 24 March 2021, the provisions requiring mandatory pension plans were removed. To support the economy and alleviate businesses’ financial hardship due to COVID-19, the Korean government has decided to postpone the […]
New remote working legislation around the world [Updated]
Update: Portugal passed new remote working legislation. More details below. With the rise of technology, work from home has been a steadily growing trend for many years. Remote working has exploded since spring 2020 with quarantines, workplace closures and lockdowns […]
Netherlands to introduce paid parental leave [Updated]
Update: On 12 October 2021, the Dutch Senate approved the Paid Parental Leave Act. The Act will enter into force, as expected, on 2 August 2022. The new bill will implement the European Directive on work-life balance for parents and carers and […]
Netherlands releases pension reform framework [Updated]
Update: The Dutch government recently announced that the pension reform will be delayed. The new pension system is now expected to come into force by 1 January 2023, one year later than originally planned, with a transition period from 2023 […]
Taiwan enhances parental leave benefits
The government of Taiwan passed legislation enhancing parental leave policies by: Adding more flexibility to the parental leave benefit Extending leave for pregnancy checkups Increasing the parental leave allowance paid The changes entered into effect on 1 July 2021. Key […]
Canada introduces gender pay gap reporting obligation
The Canadian government passed legislation mandating federally regulated employers with a current minimum of 10 employees to proactively establish a pay equity plan identifying and addressing gender pay disparities between men and women in the workplace by 31 August 2024. […]