News and Alerts
South Africa’s Information Regulator recently circulated draft regulations on processing health and sex life data under the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA). The draft... Read More
Brazil’s new communication rules for health plans went into effect on December 1, 2024, and concern notifying beneficiaries who have defaulted on their health plan... Read More
Singapore’s paid family leave policies are set to strengthen support for working parents and promote shared parental responsibility. These changes, announced by Prime Minister Lawrence... Read More
The Cowan Insurance Group’s THINK 2024 conference, held on November 7, 2024, provided valuable insights for multinational employers seeking to manage their global employee benefits... Read More
In the UK, the government plays a direct role in shaping employee benefits through its budget decisions. This is partly because the UK has a... Read More
Japan’s Employee Benefits News for Q3 2024 includes many new requirements for employers that pertain to people with disabilities, unemployment benefits, the expansion of social... Read More
On September 22, 2024, the Swiss electorate overwhelmingly rejected the proposed reform of the occupational pension system (BVG Reform), with 67% voting against it. The... Read More
As part of the country’s goal to achieve universal access to healthcare, India expanded health coverage through a significant amendment to its flagship health insurance... Read More
Sciath is delighted to announce that it is the first Brazilian broker to be ISO 27001 certified. This is a significant milestone for the company... Read More
Norway parental leave was recently extended for employees who opt for a reduced rate of the paid benefit. This change applies to children born after... Read More
The new UK Labour party’s impact on employee benefits, including healthcare, pensions, and employment rights, will likely be significant. However, these changes will take time... Read More
Across the globe, we’re seeing varying degrees of global artificial intelligence legislation and how it’s impacting the human resources function. The EU’s Artificial Intelligence Act... Read More
On June 1, 2024, a significant change was announced regarding the legal minimum return on supplementary pension plans in Belgium. This update is crucial for... Read More
On February 29, 2024, Canada’s Pharmacare Act was introduced by the government through Bill C-64. This bill is a significant step towards implementing a national... Read More
The Superintendence of Private Insurance (Susep) new regulations for Brazil’s open supplementary pension plans to help avoid a ‘deviation’ of the investment fund resources exclusive... Read More
The South African government is introducing a new two-pot retirement system, scheduled to take effect on September 1, 2024. This system aims to improve financial... Read More
For the 19th consecutive time, Bilan, SonntagsZeitung, and Finanz und Wirtschaft have conducted, in collaboration with the consulting firm Weibel Hess & Partner AG, a... Read More
Australia’s employee benefits news for summer 2024 is based on the country’s latest Fiscal Budget, which was released in May 2024. The budget focuses on... Read More
As provided by Cornes, Japan’s employee benefits news for Q2 2024 includes information about new terms of employment, increases in in-kind benefits for meals, new... Read More
The Polish government has introduced a state-funded in vitro fertilization (IVF) treatment program for the years 2024-2028. This legislation, which grants state-funded IVF, was passed... Read More