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Reducing Working Hours in Peru: the Pros and Cons

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Almost five years since the pandemic resulted in the rise of remote working, policymakers in Peru are weighing up the pros and cons of reducing the length of the working day. We set out some of the key arguments below....more

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Flexible Working in Singapore – Implementation of the Tripartite Guidelines on Flexible Work Arrangement Requests and What This...

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Introduction Since the COVID-19 pandemic hit and brought about much uncertainty, employers across the globe have had to grapple with the concept of flexible working. The implementation of flexible working differs from...more

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Flexible Work Marches on in Asia

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In recent years, the traditional 9-to-5 work model has undergone a significant transformation across Asia, with the rise of flexible work arrangements reshaping the way businesses operate and employees engage with their work....more

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Getting reluctant employees back into the workplace

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It has been a couple of years since the pandemic restrictions have ended but many employers are still struggling to get their staff back into the workplace for their required percentage of days. This can be the case even when...more

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Refusing requests to work remotely in a hybrid workplace

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Increasing office attendance remains high on the agenda for many employers, but upcoming changes to the UK flexible working regime could prompt more requests to work from home. A recent Employment Tribunal judgment provides...more

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Breastfeeding Accommodations in the Workplace

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The ability to pump breast milk in the workplace is protected by the FLSA. In 2010, the Break Time for Nursing Mother Act was passed as part of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) and amended the FLSA to include break time and...more

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Navigating the Latest Employment Law Developments: What Employers Need to Know

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Five Ward and Smith attorneys offered timely updates on religious accommodations, professional licensing, pregnancy laws, remote work, and independent contractor rules during the firm’s recent annual Employment Law Symposium....more

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Addressing Workers’ Compensation Issues for the Remote Workforce

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The ever-evolving work landscape and rise of remote work have brought about new challenges and opportunities for Pennsylvania employers. A critical aspect of maintaining employee well-being and ensuring legal compliance has...more

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New York City Amends Safe and Sick Time Regulations

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On September 15, 2023, the New York City Department of Consumer and Worker Protection adopted changes to the regulations governing the City’s Earned Safe and Sick Time Act (ESSTA). The effective date of the changes is October...more

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The Industrial Welfare Commission Returns with Plans for More Protections for California Employees

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With $3 million in funding from A.B. 102, California’s recent appropriations bill, the Industrial Welfare Commission (IWC), the administrative body charged by statute to regulate wages, hours, and working conditions, will...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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Illinois Enacts Paid Leave Law Guaranteeing Paid Leave for Most Employees for Any Reason

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Illinois has enacted a new paid leave law, the Paid Leave for All Workers Act, providing for up to forty hours of paid leave for nearly all workers in the state. The law, which is scheduled to go into effect in 2024, will...more

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Ontario, Canada Proposes ESA Amendments Relating to Remote Workers and New Hires

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On March 13, 2023, Ontario announced that it is proposing two amendments to the Employment Standards Act, 2000 (ESA) and related regulations. Employees Who Work Solely from Home to Become Eligible to Receive Enhanced...more

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The Rising Costs Of Inflation: Can Employers Become Superheroes To Help Employees Combat Ever-Increasing Prices?

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Flexible Work Schedules - Flexible work schedules permit employees to have a certain degree of control over their day-to-day schedule, allowing them to choose the working hours that best suit their needs. For example,...more

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