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The European Union is an economic and political partnership comprised of 27 nations within the Eurozone. The EU was established in 1948 to promote stability and cooperation among member states in the aftermath of... more +
The European Union is an economic and political partnership comprised of 27 nations within the Eurozone. The EU was established in 1948 to promote stability and cooperation among member states in the aftermath of WWII. The EU maintains a common currency as well as several intranational institutions, including the European Parliament and the European Commission. less -
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Layoffs in Germany & Poland: Differences & Similarities

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As layoff procedures in Poland and Germany are anchored in the same EU Directive, their national regulations are similar in direction, but they still have their own flavor and local specificity. Germany and Poland share...more

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Gender Discrimination in Company Pension Schemes in Germany: Need for Action and Cost Risks

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The EU Pay Transparency Directive imposes a need for companies in the European Union to take action. Employee comparison groups must be established to identify potential gender pay gaps. Employees are granted extensive and...more

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European Court of Justice Finds That There Is Not an Automatic Start of the Limitation Periods for Paid Annual Leave Days

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Paid annual leave days in Germany have been the subject of several recent decisions by the European Court of Justice (ECJ), with the Luxembourg-based judges regularly opposing previous case law of the Federal Labor Court...more

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Tread carefully: Global pay and employee benefits traps for the unwary

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This briefing highlights a number of international pay and employee benefits legal issues that carry potentially severe penalties. Each of these issues is well worth a review now to avoid future consequences. International...more

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Orrick’s 101 – Employment Law in Germany - New: Employers’ Essentials (2021 Edition)

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Every player interested or already active in the German market needs to have a working knowledge of the key principles of German employment law which offers a good level of protection to employees. This is especially true for...more

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Financial Daily Dose 12.20.2019 | Goldman nearing $2B deal with DOJ to resolve 1MDB scandal claims

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Goldman Sachs is reportedly in negotiations with federal prosecutors to resolve claims about its role in the Malaysian 1MDB scandal for upwards of $2 billion. A settlement—which “could include a guilty plea from Goldman’s...more

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Littler Global Guide - European Union - Q2 2018

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German Church's Religious Occupational Requirement Subject to Judicial Scrutiny - Precedential Decision by Judiciary or Regulatory Agency - On April 17, 2018, the European Court of Justice (CJEU) held that German laws...more

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Littler Global Guide - Germany - Q4 2017

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Strengthening of Company Pension - Only around 60% of employees in Germany have a company pension plan, which they use to provide for retirement in addition to the statutory pension. This is set to change from January 1,...more

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