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UK: A fresh start for parental leave, what employers need to know

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After years of piecemeal reform, the UK’s parental leave and pay system is set for a comprehensive review. For employers, HR teams and employees, this is a significant and welcome development. Since the introduction of...more

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Managing cross border sexual harassment investigations in Australia and Asia––10 key considerations for employers (Part 3)

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In Part 3 of our series, we’ll look at the standard of proof, the conduct of interviews, how each country aims to protect confidentiality and whistleblowers, and privacy....more

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2024 Year in Review - PRC Employment Law

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The year 2024 witnessed various changes in employment law in the People's Republic of China. This article summarizes the key developments from the past year and offers an outlook on the changes we have seen and further...more

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Canada: Ontario Government Introduces Significant Changes to Key Workplace Legislation

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On May 28, 2025, the Ontario Government introduced the Working for Workers Seven Act, 2025 (Bill 30). If passed, Bill 30 will amend the Employment Standards Act, 2000 (ESA), Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA), and...more

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Managing cross border sexual harassment investigations in Australia and Asia––10 key considerations for employers (Part 2)

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In Part 2 of our series, we’ll look at who forms part of an investigation team, how location affects which laws apply to an investigation, notification and timing requirements. (Part 1 covers the definition of ‘workplace’...more

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Managing cross border sexual harassment investigations in Australia and Asia––10 key considerations for employers (Part 1)

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Seyfarth recently hosted a webinar entitled ‘Managing Cross-Border Sexual Harassment Investigations in Australia and Asia’, addressing the practical considerations that employers should be aware of when investigating...more

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Curiosity may kill the cat, but is indispensable for workplace health and safety

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“Curiosity killed the cat” is a proverb “used to warn of the dangers of unnecessary investigation or experimentation” (Wikipedia) or is an idiom “said to warn someone not to ask too many questions about something” (Cambridge...more

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EuGH zur Zukunft der (Datenschutz-)Betriebsvereinbarungen: Was ändert sich?

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Der Europäische Gerichtshof (EuGH) hat festgestellt, dass Kollektivvereinbarungen (wie bspw. Betriebsvereinbarungen) nur dann eine rechtliche Grundlage für die Verarbeitung von Beschäftigtendaten darstellen können, wenn sie...more

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Mexico’s 12 Percent Wage Hike Comes Into Effect January 1, 2025

The right to a minimum wage sufficient to meet the basic needs of workers is enshrined in the Mexican Constitution. Minimum wages in the country are set on a daily basis, ensuring workers receive a set amount for each day...more

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EU KI-Verordnung: Wenn die KI-Kompetenz zur Pflicht wird.

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Für viele gehören KI-Tools wie Copilot und ChatGPT bereits heute zum Alltag. Die EU KI-Verordnung (KIVO) wird gerade deshalb erhebliche Auswirkungen auf viele Unternehmen haben, insbesondere im Beschäftigungskontext. Diese...more

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2024 Year in Review – Hong Kong Employment Law

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The year 2024 brought about notable changes in employment law in Hong Kong. This article provides a brief overview of the key developments that occurred over the past year and a look forward at the expected changes as we...more

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Recent Amendments to Australia's Fair Work Act Impact Whether Independent Contractors Are Deemed "Employees"

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Recent amendments to the Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth) establishing a new "whole-of-relationship test" increase the likelihood that Australian businesses will face claims of "sham contracting" by misclassifying employees as...more

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Canada: Two Bills Amend Newfoundland and Labrador’s Labour Standards Act

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On December 4, 2024, the following bills amending Newfoundland and Labrador’s Labour Standards Act (LSA) received Royal Assent and became effective...more

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UK Government Seeks to Extend Tribunal Claim Limitation Periods from 3 to 6 Months

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The Employment Rights Bill, published on October 10, 2024, has been making its way through Parliament and is currently going through the Commons Committee Stage, where a detailed examination of its provisions has been taking...more

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The emerging law on women’s advancement programs and transgender rights: a cross-border perspective

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The landscape of transgender employment laws is evolving globally, with various jurisdictions adopting laws that ensure inclusivity and non-discrimination in the workplace. This area is one of the most complex issues in...more

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Global Employment Trends and What's Ahead: 2024 in Review and 2025 Preview

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Global employers are preparing for changes to the labor and employment landscape in 2025, including evolving employee expectations about the role of work in their lives, increasing regulation, growing use of generative AI,...more

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Quotas for Employing People With Disabilities in a Range of Countries

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The World Health Organisation states that over one billion people live with some form of disability. It has been observing 3 December as ‘International Day of Persons with Disabilities’ since 1992....more

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UK Autumn Budget 2024: Key Points for Employers

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On October 30, 2024, the UK Government set out the Autumn Budget with changes to the minimum wage, employer National Insurance Contributions, and the taxation of umbrella companies. ...more

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Ontario, Canada Court Finds Termination Provisions Unenforceable and Awards Employee Punitive Damages

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Wilds v. 1959612 Ontario Inc., 2024 ONSC 3452, involves a wrongful dismissal action in which the employee brought a motion for summary judgment. The court found the termination provisions in her employment agreement were...more

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Disability quotas in Peru

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Any of us could incur a disability due to an accident, illness or ageing and yet we often fail to understand the needs of this group - which can be many and varied....more

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What’s in the UK Employment Rights Bill?

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The UK government recently published its long-awaited Employment Rights Bill along with a ‘Next Steps’ paper outlining plans for future reforms....more

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Reflections on the Positive Duty to Prevent Sexual Harassment two years on

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In light of recent legislative changes in the United Kingdom, from 26 October 2024, UK employers have a new duty to take reasonable steps to prevent sexual harassment of workers in the course of their employment....more

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Preventing Sexual Harassment in the Workplace: A Cultural Shift or Business as Usual?

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Sexual harassment in the workplace is a pervasive issue with serious consequences for both employees and employers. According to a 2023 Trade Union Congress poll, 60% of women reported experiencing sexual harassment,...more

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A can’t-lose proposition: unused holiday in Norway

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As the calendar year draws to an end, employers and employees face questions regarding the handling of unused holiday. This guide provides an overview of the regulations surrounding holiday scheduling as stipulated in the...more

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Bereavement Leave Bill Introduced in the Netherlands

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A bill introducing a right to bereavement leave was submitted this summer in the Netherlands. The following is a brief outline of this proposal....more

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