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Newsletter April, 2024

Hong Kong: Labour Advisory Board announced changes in the 418 Rule

The Labour Advisory Board (LAB) in Hong Kong has agreed to relax the "418" requirement, using aggregate working hours of four weeks with a 68-hour threshold.
This review is part of the labour support initiatives from the Chief Executive's 2023 Policy Address.

The Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA) has published the first median gender pay gaps for Australian private sector employers, reflecting the Albanese Government's commitment to remedying inequities in the labour market.
It follows the adoption of the Workplace Gender Equality Amendment (Closing the Gender Pay Gap) Bill 2023, which requires the WGEA to publish the gender pay gap of relevant employers. This aim is to promote transparency and address gender pay gaps, as we reported here.
This reporting requirement also includes information on sexual harassment, harassment on the grounds of sex, or discrimination.

Following the publication of the new Labour Law, Law No. 13/2023, in the Official Gazette on 25 August 2023, businesses and workers alike are gearing up for significant changes in the labour market.
This Law, which repeals the previous Law No. 23/2007, signals a crucial moment in Mozambique's commitment to modernising its workforce regulations in line with current socio-economic and technological advancements.

On 21 February 2024, Mexico introduced new provisions for the registration and renewal process for individuals and legal entities for specialised services and works.
The latest amendments to Mexico's Federal Labour Law, specifically Article 15, are designed to tighten the oversight of specialised services and works within the country.
These changes, published in the Federation's Official Gazette, aim to ensure that entities providing specialised services are compliant with local regulations and maintain high standards of operation.

The International Labour Organization (ILO) achieved a landmark agreement on living wages during its Meeting of Experts on wage policies in Geneve last February.
On 13 March 2024, the ILO’s Governing Body endorsed the agreement.
It emphasises the role of social dialogue and collective bargaining in achieving living wages, advocating for wage-setting processes that reflect ILO principles, the diverse needs of workers, and economic realities.

Newsletter March, 2024

ILO recently published a new report that offers valuable insights into how advanced artificial intelligence (AI), exemplified by GPT-4, compares with human judgment in evaluating occupational roles within the UK labour market.
It explores the perceptions and attitudes of workers towards integrating AI technologies like GPT-4 into their professional environments and forecasts potential shifts in the labour market influenced by the adoption of AI technologies.

Law N°21.645, published on 29 December 2023, amended the Labour Code to strengthen maternity, paternity, and family life protections. It introduces a new regime for remote work and telecommuting under specific conditions.
On 26 January 2024, the National Director of Labour issued Dictamen N°67/1, providing legal interpretation and guidance on the law.

The Dutch government has recently proposed the Bill on the Admission of Workers on Posting (Wtta), introducing a licensing system for temporary employment agencies and other companies that supply labour.