Finland equalizes family leave entitlements between parents

The Finnish parliament recently adopted a bill introducing a government-paid pregnancy leave and an unpaid carer’s leave, as well as equalizing family leave entitlements between both parents, including same-sex couples and adoptive parents. The family leave reform entered into effect on 1 August 2022, and applies to births from 4 September 2022 and placements for adoption on or after 31 July 2022.

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British Columbia introduces paid sick leave [Updated]

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Bahrain increases value-added tax

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Germany to increase statutory minimum wage for 2022

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Ireland

Ireland to introduce the right to request remote working

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France

France introduces gender equality requirements

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Japan

Japan to reform defined contribution pension plan [Updated]

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Denmark

Denmark to equalize family leave entitlements between parents

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