Global labor rules are splitting apart as politics get messy and economies crumble everywhere. Hogan Lovells dropped its Employment Horizons 2026 paper showing how nations drift further away on staffing regulations. The States froze guidelines that tightened classification, letting bosses easily tag people as freelancers. That vibe clashes hard with places like Britain, Vietnam, Hong Kong, and Mexico, where gig laborers get boosted safety nets.
London hiked minimum wages and utilized the Employment Rights Act to destroy zero-hour deals for eligible earners. Mexico simplified access to benefits for gig workers, meeting income baselines.
Gaps grow concerning inclusion and wage clarity. America deletes federal diversity mandates while...