On May 10, 2023, the UK government announced its intention to limit the duration of non-compete restrictions in employment contracts to three months. This was part of a package of measures announced to boost the productivity...more
12/7/2023
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Confidential Information ,
Contract Terms ,
Employer Liability Issues ,
Employment Contract ,
Intellectual Property Protection ,
International Labor Laws ,
Labor Reform ,
Non-Compete Agreements ,
Restrictive Covenants ,
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In a reassuring decision for employers, the UK High Court has confirmed that an employer’s use of a contractual provision to claw back an employee’s bonus was lawful. The ruling in Steel v Spencer Road LLP provides helpful...more
A new EU Directive on pay transparency came into force earlier this month. Member States have until June 7, 2026 to introduce new legislation to give effect to the Directive. European employers should take note as the...more
6/30/2023
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Equal Pay ,
EU ,
EU Directive ,
Gender-Based Pay Discrimination ,
International Labor Laws ,
Ireland ,
Labor Reform ,
Pay Transparency ,
UK ,
Wage and Hour