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One of the main changes is its regulation of telework—i.e., allowing an employee with an employment contract entered into in Colombia to work abroad. In these cases, the employer is now obligated to guarantee international...more
Effective June 26, 2025, Colombia implemented Law 2466 of 2025, which directly impacts how companies engage and compensate SENA apprentices. If a company is looking to operate, continue operating, or expand in Colombia, it is...more
As we move into the second half of 2025, several important developments are emerging that HR, legal and compliance teams should have on their radar. Employment Rights Bill: strategic planning starts now - The Employment...more
The Government has published an implementation roadmap for the Employment Rights Bill, outlining a phased approach to the introduction of its extensive reforms. Employers will welcome having more clarity on timings, as well...more
Read: Latest edition of our Gender Pay Transparency Guide now available -The June 2025 edition of our Gender pay transparency: A global guide to employer obligations is now available, covering the latest developments in...more
The annual meeting of the International Labour Organization (the ‘ILO’) concluded earlier this month. We summarise the key developments from the conference, which includes the adoption of new labour standards around...more
In Japan, standard working hours are limited to eight hours per day and 40 hours per week. However, flexibility is built into the system through structured agreements and exemptions. We explore the essentials for employers...more
The Australian Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer Employment, Industrial Relations and Safety team help our clients achieve success across the full range of workplace issues. In truth, the legal and social environment has never...more
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
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
INTERNATIONAL EMPLOYEES – WHEN DO THEY HAVE UK EMPLOYMENT RIGHTS? The question of jurisdiction and application of UK employment rights is a growing problem for employers, as employees increasingly work in multiple...more
In today’s global workplace, managing sexual harassment complaints is no longer a matter confined to a single jurisdiction. As companies expand across borders, their legal obligations become increasingly complex....more
This week, the Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) commenced consultation on updates to its Code of Practice in light of the UK Supreme Court’s ruling that the terms “woman”, “man” and “sex” in the Equality Act refer...more
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
Today is the World Day for Safety and Health at Work. To mark the occasion, we take a look at the important area of mental health in the workplace, something that has become one of the most pressing concerns for employers...more
The coalition agreement between the CDU/CSU and the SPD, titled “Responsibility for Germany,” was announced on April 9, 2025. It outlines the future political strategy for Germany, addressing several aspects of employment...more
Gestern haben sich die Spitzen von CDU/CSU und SPD auf den Abschluss eines Koalitionsvertrages geeinigt. Dieser muss nun noch von den jeweiligen Parteigremien abgesegnet werden, bevor er unterzeichnet werden kann. Wir haben...more
Korea is an important economy in Asia with significant business opportunities. Multinational companies engage workers in Korea in all industries – from manufacturing to technology to finance. It is important to realize,...more
Welcome to our quarterly pensions litigation briefing, designed to help pensions managers identify key risks in scheme administration, and trustees update their knowledge and understanding. This briefing highlights recent...more
Welcome to your weekly update from the A&O Shearman pensions team, covering all the latest legal and regulatory developments in the world of workplace pensions. Neonatal care leave from April 6, 2025: New regulations - ...more
New Regulatory Requirements - Companies with employees in Brazil have until May 26, 2025, to revise their Brazil Risk Management Program (PGR) to include psychosocial risks....more
The English Court of Appeal has ruled that the English courts have jurisdiction to hear a claim brought by a group of migrant workers against three companies in the Dyson group alleging trafficking and abuses of their labour...more
Spätestens seit der Corona-Pandemie erfreut sich das Home-Office großer Beliebtheit: Rund ein Viertel aller Erwerbstätigen in Deutschland arbeitet zumindest teilweise aus dem Home-Office. Doch während das mobile Arbeiten...more
On January 20, 2025, President Trump issued an executive order establishing the Department of Government Efficiency under Elon Musk. Just days later, on February 3, DOGE closed the Washington headquarters of the U.S. Agency...more
In recent months, Spain has approved measures to streamline the visa process and better protect LBGTQ employees. It also has proposed raising the minimum wage and shortening the workweek....more