What is bereavement leave?

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Bereavement leave is time off granted to employees following the death of a close family member, often unpaid or with limited statutory entitlement.

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working time regulations around the world

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Working time regulations around the world: What’s changing?

Around the world, governments are reviewing how working time is defined, measured and protected. Much like changes to leave entitlements, reforms to working time regulations is a shift driven by tight labour markets, debate over whether AI-assisted productivity gains justify shorter work weeks, and a workforce that expects clearer boundaries between “on” and “off”. The