It is no secret that pay inequity has plagued the United States and abroad for as long as women have been in the workforce. Although the U.S. and other countries have had laws on the books, in many cases for decades,...more
11/2/2017
/ Employer Liability Issues ,
Equal Pay ,
Equal Pay Act ,
Fair Pay Act ,
Gender-Based Pay Discrimination ,
Job Applicants ,
New Legislation ,
Pay Equity Laws ,
Pay Gap ,
Pay Transparency ,
Salary/Wage History ,
Wage and Hour
Maternity Leave Protection In accordance with the Maternity Protection Act of 1979 (“Maternity Protection Act”), pregnant women are prohibited from working during the last eight (8) weeks immediately prior to the presumed...more
Austria, located in the heart of Central Europe, with a population of approximately 8.4 million people, is considered by many to be the ideal place for international employers to do business. It is one of the wealthiest, most...more
9/16/2015
/ Austria ,
Collective Bargaining ,
Employment Contract ,
Employment Discrimination ,
EU ,
Minimum Wage ,
Pregnancy Discrimination ,
Rest and Meal Break ,
Unions ,
Wage and Hour ,
Work Schedules ,
Workplace Safety
This article is the third in a series which provides an overview of the basics of employment law in Colombia and will focus on laws governing employment terminations, including just cause reasons for terminating the...more
7/17/2015
/ Breach of Contract ,
Colombia ,
Compliance ,
Confidentiality Agreements ,
Employment Contract ,
Hiring & Firing ,
Indemnity Agreements ,
Labor Code ,
Negligence ,
Notice Requirements ,
Termination ,
Trade Secrets ,
Wage and Hour ,
Workplace Violence
Switzerland is a democratic country with a population of almost 8 million people, located in the heart of Europe and comprised of 26 cantons, also known as districts, that operate utilizing three official languages: French,...more
Italy, with a population of over 60 million, is one of the top ten largest economies in the world. There are many benefits to doing business in Italy, including its favorable geographic location and flexible and diverse...more
Venezuela’s new labor law referred to as the Organic Law of Labor and Workers (“LOTTT”), became effective May 7, 2013. LOTTT establishes several critical labor reforms relevant to wage and hour requirements, maternity leave...more
The United Kingdom (“UK”), comprised of England, Northern Ireland, Wales and Scotland, has a population of over 62 million people, is culturally diverse and remains one of leading financial and service centers of the world....more