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US and EU Agree on Trade Framework Agreement – Implications for ESG/CSR Compliance

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On August 21, the US and EU announced that they have agreed on a Framework on an Agreement on Reciprocal, Fair, and Balanced Trade. The Framework Agreement expands upon earlier official statements on the US-EU trade deal and...more

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Key employment law changes post elections: Insights from our global experts

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Major employment law developments following recent elections - U.K. - The Employment Rights Bill is huge and all-encompassing and is likely, in time, to shift workplace dynamics. While it’s described as “pro-worker and...more

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Littler 2023 European Employer Survey Report - November 2023

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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY - After years of disruptions from the pandemic, artificial intelligence, shifting regulations and changing employee preferences, are European workplaces finally reaching a consensus on the “new normal”? ...more

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ESG update: South Korea

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In this article we look at this year’s ESG trends from a South Korean perspective. What impact can we expect from international reporting measures? And what local measures are being considered?...more

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Pensions: what's new this week - 9 October 2023

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Welcome to your weekly update from the Allen & Overy Pensions team, covering all the latest legal and regulatory developments in the world of workplace pensions. This week we cover the following topics : DWP General Levy...more

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ESG update: Australia

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In Australia, heightened enforcement activity, proposed regulatory regimes focused on ESG matters and other market developments are influencing the ESG risks and priorities for organisations operating here....more

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Eco-KPIs and eco-benefits

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ESG KPIs may be an opportunity for employers to boost their competitive advantage vis-à-vis both customers and employees. While ESG-based bonus plans and benefits packages are now commonly used in several industries, many...more

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Iniciativa legislativa para modificar la jornada laboral a 40 horas semanales.

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La Cámara de Diputados aprobó un dictamen para modificar el artículo 123 de la Constitución y establecer que las personas trabajadoras tienen derecho a dos días de descanso a la semana. Es decir, la jornada semanal se reduce...more

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Legislative initiative in Mexico to modify working hours to 40 hours per week.

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The Mexican Congress approved a ruling to amend Article 123 of the Constitution and establish that employees have the right to two days of rest per week. In other words, the weekly workday is reduced to 40 hours. Let us...more

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First court decision interpreting the French Duty of Vigilance Law

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On 28 February 2023, the Paris Civil Court handed down in summary proceedings the first decision ever relating to the application of the French Duty of Vigilance Law. In short, the court held that the application for an...more

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Business and Human Rights for Small Companies – What is the Impact of the German Supply Chain Due Diligence Act on the Supplier...

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ESG (Environmental Social Governance) has already become an important topic in responsible corporate governance. Globally, there is a rapidly growing body of legislation that requires companies to take action and report on...more

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Nearshoring, an opportunity for companies in Mexico

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As a result of the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (“UMSCA”) over the next years, incentives for nearshoring to Mexico will remain high for companies doing business in the U.S.  and Canadian market, among others. Thus,...more

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Nearshoring, una oportunidad para las empresas en México

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Como resultado del Tratado de Libre Comercio entre los Estados Unidos de América, los Estados Unidos Mexicanos y Canadá (“T-MEC”) en los próximos años, los incentivos para el “Nearshoring” a México seguirán siendo altos para...more

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Labor Law Revolution In Mexico: New Labor Laws Enforced By The U.S. Government Against U.S. Companies

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Within the last few months, U.S. employers doing business in Mexico have felt the effects of the enforcement mechanisms of the “U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement” (“USMCA”). It is perhaps counterintuitive to many employers that...more

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