On 27 September 2020, the citizens of the Geneva Canton agreed to modify the Law on Inspection and Labour Relations, by the institution of a mandatory minimum hourly wage.
This means that the monthly minimum wage will amount to CHF4210 gross per employee (42 hours weekly).
Changes to the labour codes aim at promoting harmonious industrial relations, higher productivity and employment creation, and increase the workers coverage by social security.
They also aspire to facilitate businesses in terms of licensing and permit requirements.
On 5 October 2020, the Indonesian Parliament adopted the “Omnibus Bill on Job Creation” to favour investments and positively impact employment in the country.
The labour law component of the Bill introduces important changes for employers on minimum wages, outsourcing and temporary contracts, severance payment, unemployment and other matters.
The amendment to the Posting of Workers Directive had to be transposed into national law in July 2020.
Sweden has already complied with this obligation after undergoing a process of dialogue with the social partners.
The outcome regulation is not fully satisfactory as there is still a lack of clarity on a major part of the amendment concerning wages, which is likely to impact companies.