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Global guide: Independent contractors, potential misclassification issues, and labor implications

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In today's labor market, classifying workers as employees or independent contractors is crucial, especially in diverse legal landscapes like the U.S., the UK, Spain, Germany, Mexico, the Netherlands, Italy and France. ...more

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Managing employee costs in a changing business environment

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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

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New Interpretations from China's Supreme People’s Court: What Multinational Employers Need to Know

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The highest court in China recently released new interpretations regarding the application of laws in labor dispute cases, which took effect on September 1, 2025. These bring clarity to a range of employment issues in China,...more

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Shanghai Introduces Shared-Cost Mechanism to Support Maternity and Childbirth Leave

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The Shanghai government on August 8, 2025 introduced a significant new policy to combat declining birth rates, an ageing population, and perceived barriers in the workplace for female professionals. The policy aims to benefit...more

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP

Fierce Competition Podcast | Antitrust Collusion in Labor Markets: Enforcement Trends on Both Sides of the Atlantic

Antitrust enforcement against collusion in labor markets is intensifying across the transatlantic region. In this episode of "Fierce Competition," host Bill Batchelor and partners Jim Fredricks, Aurora Luoma and Margot Sève...more

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Colombia's Labor Reform & SENA Apprentices: What Employers Need to Know

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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

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Be Global: Employment Law in 5 - July 2025

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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

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Employer Essentials for Japan’s Working Time Regulations

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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

McDermott Will & Schulte

Arbeitsrechtliche Elemente im Koalitionsvertrag

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

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10 Things Employers Should Know About Korean Labor Law

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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

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One step closer to victory for Asda workers in Equal Pay action

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Some women Asda workers have succeeded in the latest stage of a long-winded battle over equal pay. Back in 2019, claimants in the group action satisfied the courts that their Asda store-based roles were ‘comparable’ to the...more

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Change Is Coming to Spain’s Minimum Wage, Visa Process, and LGBTQ Protections

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

Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP

Mexico’s 12 Percent Wage Hike Comes Into Effect January 1, 2025

The right to a minimum wage sufficient to meet the basic needs of workers is enshrined in the Mexican Constitution. Minimum wages in the country are set on a daily basis, ensuring workers receive a set amount for each day...more

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German Labour Law – An Overview 2025

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Individual labour law centres on the relationship between a person at work and their employer, as governed by the employment contract between them. Both employee and employer are affected by these rights and duties. A number...more

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Redundancy under German Labour Law – An Overview 2025

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This memorandum provides an overview of the general labour law situation and the potential pitfalls with respect to substantial redundancies. It is not a substitute for a thorough legal evaluation of an intended restructuring...more

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Top International Employment Law Predictions for 2025

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Our International Practice Group thought leaders have pulled together their top predictions for the new year so that employers can get a running start to 2025....more

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2024 Year in Review – Hong Kong Employment Law

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The year 2024 brought about notable changes in employment law in Hong Kong. This article provides a brief overview of the key developments that occurred over the past year and a look forward at the expected changes as we...more

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UK authorities respond to Treasury Committee questions about Sexism in the City inquiry recommendations

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The House of Commons Treasury Committee has published letters from HM Treasury, the Prudential Regulation Authority and the Financial Conduct Authority setting out progress made to date in relation to the Committee's "Sexism...more

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Recent Amendments to Australia's Fair Work Act Impact Whether Independent Contractors Are Deemed "Employees"

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Recent amendments to the Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth) establishing a new "whole-of-relationship test" increase the likelihood that Australian businesses will face claims of "sham contracting" by misclassifying employees as...more

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Canada: Two Bills Amend Newfoundland and Labrador’s Labour Standards Act

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On December 4, 2024, the following bills amending Newfoundland and Labrador’s Labour Standards Act (LSA) received Royal Assent and became effective...more

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Raising the stakes on collective redundancy consultation protective award uplift and future changes

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In just over a month, employers will risk having to pay higher protective awards for collective redundancy consultation breaches where they also unreasonably fail to follow the Code of Practice on Dismissal and Re-engagement....more

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Fair Wages, Fair Play: EU Enforces Antitrust in Labour Markets

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The European Commission (EC) has recently conducted unannounced antitrust inspections in the data centre construction sector, following concerns about potential collusion in the form of no-poach agreements. This investigation...more

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Workplace Law Forecast 2025 - Your workplace law recap for 2024 and predictions for 2025 to help you prepare for the coming year.

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As we close out 2024 and look ahead to 2025, one thing is clear: this has been a year like no other. From a groundbreaking Supreme Court ruling to a pivotal election result that will usher in a new administration, employers...more

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Global Employment Trends and What's Ahead: 2024 in Review and 2025 Preview

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Global employers are preparing for changes to the labor and employment landscape in 2025, including evolving employee expectations about the role of work in their lives, increasing regulation, growing use of generative AI,...more

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Adjustments to Minimum Wages in Mexico for 2025

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During the Mexican presidential morning conference on Dec. 4, 2024, the wage adjustments applicable as of Jan. 1, 2025, were announced, representing a 12 percent increase in the minimum wage as established by the National...more

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