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Significant employment law changes from 1 October and 1 November: what should employers know?
Autumn 2026 will bring significant changes in employment law for employers. Already in October, the rules on the payment of daily allowances and other business travel expenses will change significantly, while from November, amendments to the Labour Code will enter into force, affecting employment contract terms, work organisation, termination procedures, settlement with employees, collective agreements […]
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EU Pay Transparency Directive in Lithuania: key requirements for employers from 7 June 2026
By 7 June 2026, EU Member States (including Lithuania) will be required to implement the EU Pay Transparency Directive (the Directive) through national legislation. Although the Directive aims to establish pay transparency mechanisms to ensure that men and women are paid equally for equal work or work of equal value, in practice, its impact is […]
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Employment Card 2026: Baltic employment law comparison
“Employment Card 2026”, compiled by Sorainen experts, provides a concise and practical comparison of key employment law regulations across Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania, reflecting the legal framework as of 1 January 2026. Designed as a quick reference for company decision‑makers, in‑house counsel, HR professionals and legal advisers operating in the Baltic region, the card brings […]
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EU Pay Transparency Directive Implementation Tracker: progress across Member States
With the June 7, 2026, deadline approaching, EU Member States are at different stages of implementing the Pay Transparency Directive, which aims to strengthen pay openness and gender equality across Europe. Addleshaw Goddard has launched an Implementation Tracker, compiled in collaboration with partner law firms including Sorainen, offering a country-by-country overview of legislative progress. Our […]
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Employment Card 2025
“Employment Card 2025”, compiled by Sorainen experts, provides a concise comparison of key employment law regulations across Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania as of 1 May 2025. Designed as a practical reference for company decision-makers, legal advisers, and business leaders operating in the Baltic region, the card outlines essential topics such as contract requirements, probation periods, […]