Betty, la fea y otras formas de acoso laboral
Key Considerations for Companies Navigating Global Remote Work: Part 1 – Immigration
Fierce Competition Podcast | Antitrust Collusion in Labor Markets: Enforcement Trends on Both Sides of the Atlantic
Supply Chain Labor Risk
Fintech Focus Podcast | Managing a Workforce in a Regulated Environment
Exploring Employment Law Across Borders: Italy vs. US With White Lotus — Hiring to Firing Podcast
Fintech Focus Podcast | Growing a Workforce in a Regulated Environment
AGG Talks: Cross-Border Business Podcast - What Foreign Investors Need to Know About U.S. Independent Contractor Laws
AGG Talks: Cross-Border Business Podcast - Episode 13: Tips and Tricks for Foreign Investors Employing U.S. Personnel
New Global Workplace
Law Firm ILN-telligence Podcast | Episode 67: Armin Lange, Grundwerk Legal | Germany
Compliance Perspectives: The EU Whistleblower Directive
Dr. John A.C. Cartner Discusses the Implementation of the Maritime Labour Convention on its First Anniversary
Meritas Capability Webinar - Doing Business in Canada
Introduction - At a time of global economic and geo-political uncertainty, employers need to understand their options for achieving financial savings while preserving business continuity and retaining their ability to...more
At a Glance - Employment laws outside the United States differ in structure, enforcement, and underlying philosophy. There is no universal approach. Multinational employers should tailor their practices to meet local legal...more
On 6 August 2025, the High Court of Australia (Australia’s most senior court) handed down the landmark decision in Helensburgh Coal Pty Ltd v Bartley [2025] HCA 29, reshaping the risk environment for global employers who make...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 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
The Automotive Industry Action Group (AIAG) recently published Version 2.0 of its new Due Diligence Reporting Template (DDRT). The DDRT supports AIAG’s Forced Labor Due Diligence Program for the automotive industry. According...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
“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
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
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
Der Europäische Gerichtshof (EuGH) hat festgestellt, dass Kollektivvereinbarungen (wie bspw. Betriebsvereinbarungen) nur dann eine rechtliche Grundlage für die Verarbeitung von Beschäftigtendaten darstellen können, wenn sie...more
Navigating the Complexities of Forced Labor Laws - Last year, ArentFox Schiff’s (AFS) Forced Labor Enforcement Task Force published its first annual report to help multinational companies navigate the complexities of forced...more
Für viele gehören KI-Tools wie Copilot und ChatGPT bereits heute zum Alltag. Die EU KI-Verordnung (KIVO) wird gerade deshalb erhebliche Auswirkungen auf viele Unternehmen haben, insbesondere im Beschäftigungskontext. Diese...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. Auto-enrolment trigger and earnings band to remain unchanged...more
BCLP recently hosted a seminar on AI in HR. In this thought-provoking session, we considered how AI is used in HR and its regulation in the EU and the UK, and then engaged in some discussions around two theoretical scenarios....more
In light of recent legislative changes in the United Kingdom, from 26 October 2024, UK employers have a new duty to take reasonable steps to prevent sexual harassment of workers in the course of their employment....more
Sexual harassment in the workplace is a pervasive issue with serious consequences for both employees and employers. According to a 2023 Trade Union Congress poll, 60% of women reported experiencing sexual harassment,...more
For most employees, it is relatively easy to send information from the employer’s network to a private digital environment, such as personal e-mail or cloud storage....more
The right to disconnect has been in the media a lot. But if we look behind the headlines, what impact is it actually going to have? ...more
In recent months, I’ve spoken to many HR professionals about employee relations (ER). The challenging nature of the role for those in ER was a common theme. The role of ER has never been more valuable to Australian employers,...more
Germany evaluates AI-specific legislation needs and actively engages in international initiatives. Laws/Regulations directly regulating AI (the “AI Regulations”) Currently, with the exception of minor references to AI...more
On March 15, 2024, the EU member states voted in favor of the European Supply Chain Directive (Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive – CSDDD) in the EU Committee of Permanent Representatives (COREPER) after a long...more
On March 13, 2024, the European Parliament approved the EU Artificial Intelligence Act (the “AI Act”) by a sweeping majority. The AI Act will be the world’s first comprehensive set of rules for artificial intelligence....more
The oversight obligations of boards continue to expand. Recent enforcement actions and new laws in areas such as cybersecurity, artificial intelligence and supply chains create new challenges for boards, as we explain in this...more