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There is less than one year to go to the deadline for implementing the EU Pay Transparency Directive. With the clock ticking, we have summarised below some recent updates on national implementation that employers might have...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
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
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
It is rare for employers to receive genuinely positive news in the data protection sphere, but the Data (Use and Access) Act 2025 (DUAA) is a notable exception. The DUAA aims to ease compliance burdens, introduce greater...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
From minimum wage compliance to social insurance obligations, employers must navigate a complex legal framework in Japan when it comes to pay and benefits. This short guide sets out the essentials to help businesses stay...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
“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
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
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
Los directores de RRHH y asesores internos de empresas estadounidenses que operan a escala internacional, pueden enfrentar retos al momento de presentar la documentación laboral para operar en otros países. Por ejemplo,...more
Navigating another country’s legal requirements can be challenging for HR managers and in-house counsel, but companies that operate internationally should recognize that employment law systems outside the United States are...more
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
When does the obligation to report a workplace accident arise? Should an accident at work report be made when the circumstances around a reported accident seem doubtful or unlikely? Or when the employee who was involved in an...more
5 developments to read for October in less than 5 minutes - Prepare: Extensive overhaul of UK workers' rights - The UK government published its Employment Rights Bill 2024. The Bill contains 28 new measures, many of which...more
The UK Government has published the much anticipated Employment Rights Bill. Dubbed the “biggest shake-up in UK employment law in over 30 years", the Bill proposes numerous reforms that will impact both employers and...more
5 developments to read for September in less than 5 minutes - Focus: On the Middle East - In the Middle East, requirements to hire local citizens are expanding. Oman is moving towards private sector Omanisation through new...more
Employers doing business in Mexico can help ensure a fair and supportive workplace by understanding certain key regulations. For instance, Mexico’s labor laws offer comprehensive protections for employees during pregnancy and...more
Welcome to the new Two Minute Weekly. Following requests from readers, we are changing the format of our employment law newsletter. It will now be weekly and will feature as it did before news items and new cases....more