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Czech Republic's now permits probationary periods of up to 4 months for regular employees and up to 8 months for managerial staff, extended from the previous 3 and 6 months.

🔍: https://www.psp.cz/sqw/text/orig2.sqw?idd=244510

Australia's National Minimum Wage has risen to $26.44 an hour, or $1,004.90 a week, crossing $1,000 for the first time.

⚖️: https://www.fairwork.gov.au/pay-and-wages/minimum-wages

Belgium now allows 360 hours of voluntary overtime a year, with the first 240 hours exempt from tax, social security, and overtime pay.

Agreements run for one year and auto-renew, giving employers more flexibility without compensatory rest.

🔍: https://www.bdolegal.be/en-gb/news/company-updates/more-net-overtime-in-2026

Alaska's minimum wage rose to $14 per hour on July 1, 2026, up from $13, under Ballot Measure 1.

⚖️: https://labor.alaska.gov/lss/whhome.htm