The WLG Labor & Employment Group opened the year with a wide-ranging discussion on what members are seeing in their jurisdictions as 2026 gets underway. While the updates reflected very different legal systems and regulatory timelines, the conversation revealed several shared pressures affecting employers globally: increased scrutiny of non-traditional work arrangements, greater emphasis on transparency and documentation, and a shift toward regulation that places greater emphasis on how work is carried out day to day.
PRESS RELEASE
17 February 2026
A Look Ahead: Employment Law Trends Shaping 2026
World Law Group
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The WLG Labor & Employment Group opened the year with a wide-ranging discussion on what members are seeing in their jurisdictions as 2026 gets underway.