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European Court Rules on Norwegian Staffing Agency Restrictions

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At the request of the Oslo District Court, the European Free Trade Association Court has issued an advisory opinion on the interpretation of the European Economic Area Agreement as it relates to freedom to provide staffing...more

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EU Elections Tracker

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Elections took place across the European Union from 6 – 9 June 2024. Every five years, European Union citizens elect their representatives as Members of the European Parliament (MEPs). A total of 720 MEPs were elected in June...more

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Pay Equity and Transparency: Expanding Obligations for U.S. Employers with EU Operations

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The Situation: While U.S. states continue to legislate pay equity and transparency obligations, significant changes are on the horizon in the European Union that will impact U.S. companies with sizeable operations there. The...more

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Austria implements EU Transparency Directive

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On 27 March 2024, Austrian legislation was published transposing the European legal requirements of the so-called Transparency Directive into national law....more

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The E.U. Advances a Watered-Down but Nonetheless Landmark Human Rights Draft Law – What This Means for Global Employers

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This summer, the European Union is expected to finalize and pass a law – albeit in a materially different form from previous versions – that will place substantial human rights obligations on global employers.  On March 15,...more

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EU Reaches Agreement on AI Act Text: What This Means for Employers

On February 2, 2024, European Union policymakers reached an agreement on the final text of the Artificial Intelligence Act (AI Act), taking us another step closer to the world’s first comprehensive AI legislation, and,...more

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New Polish government makes whistleblowing directive a priority

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Implementation of the EU’s 2019 whistleblowing directive is a priority of the new Polish government. Despite its status as the fifth largest economy in the EU, Poland is the only EU member state that has not yet...more

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The 2024 employment and welfare changes introduced by “decreto anticipi” and the budget law

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As usual, the transition from one year to the next brings several important changes for businesses and employees. 2024 is no different: here is a quick overview of the main changes, affecting both employment and social...more

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Minimum Wage Rises in Poland and Other Central and Eastern Europe Countries

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As of January 1, 2024, the monthly minimum wage in Poland increased to $1,060 (PLN 4,242) per month for full-time employees. The minimum wage will be raised again to $1,080 (PLN 4,300) on July 1, 2024, following an...more

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Workplace Law Forecast 2024 - Your workplace law recap for 2023 and predictions for 2024 to help you prepare for the coming year.

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When I reflect on the relationship that our firm has with our clients, I’m most proud of the fact that you can always count on us. That often means defending complex litigation, steering you through regulatory threats,...more

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Legal Reforms in the UK: Clarity or Chaos for Employers on the Horizon?

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In the wake of the Retained EU Law (Revocation and Reform) Act 2023 (REUL Act) the UK Government has published draft regulations, with which employers will need to get to grips quickly as many of the new rules come into force...more

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Belgium’s new whistleblowing law

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The EU Whistleblowing Directive has been implemented in Belgium and SMEs have only until 17 December to act. Here we consider some of the key details of the new Belgian legislation....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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Pay Transparency Directive: what is a Joint Pay Assessment?

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The Pay Transparency Directive will bring gender pay gap reporting to the entire EU and introduce sweeping changes to the equal pay landscape. A key part of the package of measures is the mandatory ‘Joint Pay Assessment’....more

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Pay Transparency Directive FAQs

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The Pay Transparency Directive will create new gender pay gap reporting obligations throughout the EU. In this article, we answer some frequently asked questions about this new legislation....more

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UK: Reforming the Retained EU Law

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The Retained EU Law (Revocation and Reform) Act 2023 (the “Act”) has become law, seeking to redefine how EU-based laws should be treated in the UK post-Brexit. But unravelling decades of laws that have grown together is not...more

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“Show Me the Money” – the EU Pay Transparency Directive Comes into Effect

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A new EU Directive on pay transparency came into force earlier this month. Member States have until June 7, 2026 to introduce new legislation to give effect to the Directive. European employers should take note as the...more

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Teleworking in the EU: new Framework Agreement on the way

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Covid-era measures on cross-border remote work within the EU are set to expire. As the deadline approaches, a number of EU member states have committed to a new Framework Agreement, which seeks to clarify the rules that...more

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European AI Act Progresses to the Next Stage of the Legislative Process

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On June 14, 2023, the European Parliament voted to approve the first draft of the new AI Act, the world’s first comprehensive law regulating artificial intelligence (“AI”). Although the law has not yet been passed and may be...more

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Kontrola trzeźwości zgodna z przepisami RODO

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Zgodnie z niedawno uchwaloną przez Sejm ustawą o zmianie ustawy – Kodeks pracy oraz niektórych innych ustaw, pracodawcy uzyskają możliwość kontrolowania pracowników (i nie tylko – patrz niżej) pod kątem zawartości alkoholu...more

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German Federal Labor Court announces mandatory recording of working hours in Germany

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On September 13, 2022, the German Federal Labor Court published a decision (Case No. 1 ABR 22/21) with important ramifications for employers. The court held that it is (and has always been) an employer’s duty to record...more

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New Hurdles for Employers in Germany – The Sharpening of the Law on Proof of Essential Working Conditions and its Consequences

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The European Union (EU) in 2019 launched a civil law directive on transparent and predictable working conditions in the EU. The directive stipulates that the rights and obligations set out therein must apply to all employment...more

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The Netherlands: Monitoring Discrimination When Recruiting and Selecting Employees

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Equal opportunity in the job market is not yet a given for everyone in the Netherlands; discrimination when recruiting and selecting new employees still occurs. The bill to oversee equal opportunities for recruitment and...more

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German Federal Cabinet Approves Bill to Increase the Minimum Wage

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As early as the end of January 2022, German Federal Minister of Labor Hubertus Heil presented a draft bill governing the minimum wage. Although this draft has not yet been published, it was made available to various news...more

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Littler Global Guide - France - Q4 2021

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The Participation of Employee Representatives and Unions in the Ecological Transition - New Legislation Enacted - A new law focusing on combating climate change and strengthening resilience to its effects has been adopted....more

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