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New Employer Contributions for Apprenticeships in France

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Earlier this month, France introduced changes to the funding arrangements for apprenticeship training. Aimed at ensuring better management and sustainability of apprenticeship funding, the changes will impact apprentice...more

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An Employer’s Guide to Pay and Perks in Japan

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From minimum wage compliance to social insurance obligations, employers must navigate a complex legal framework in Japan when it comes to pay and benefits. This short guide sets out the essentials to help businesses stay...more

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Proposals To Reform Germany’s Pension System Could Open Market, Benefitting Retirees and — Potentially — Insurers

If Germany’s coalition government follows through on recommendations from a focus group convened by the Federal Finance Ministry for reforms to the country’s pension system, it could open the way for insurers and other...more

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Q4 2022 International Benefits Update

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In Q4 2022, several European countries updated their family leave entitlements to the 2019 EU Work-Life Balance Directive. For example, Belgium and Romania introduced carer’s leave, and a few countries updated their social...more

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Neue Versorgungsregelungen dank Niedrigzins und Arbeitgeberzuschuss

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Viele Versorgungsordnungen zur betrieblichen Altersversorgung müssen angepasst werden. Denn der anhaltende Niedrigzins hat dazu geführt, dass Versicherer mit einem niedrigeren Höchstrechnungszins – dem sog. „Garantiezins“ –...more

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[Podcast]: Cross-Border Asset Deals

In this episode of The Proskauer Benefits Brief, partner David Teigman, senior counsel Nick LaSpina, and special international labor & employment counsel Nicola Bartholomew, discuss differences between asset sales in the US...more

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Littler Global Guide - Spain - Q4 2021

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Labor Reform - New Legislation Enacted - Law 32/2021 of December 28, published on December 30, 2021, provides urgency measures for labor reform, the guarantee of employment stability, and the transformation of the labor...more

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Employment Flash - August 2021

This edition summarizes key employment law issues, including new clarifications of employers’ COBRA obligations and restrictions on noncompete agreements. We also discuss New York’s new conditions for background check...more

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Orrick's 101 - Employment Law In Germany - Employers' Essentials (2020 Edition)

Every player interested or already active in the German market needs to have a working knowledge of the key principles of German employment law which offers a good level of protection to employees. This is especially true for...more

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Littler Global Guide - Colombia - Q4 2019

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Prohibition from Working with Underage Children Due to Past Crimes - New Order or Decree - Under the recently published Decree 753 of 2019, individuals convicted of crimes against the sexual freedom, integrity and...more

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Littler Global Guide - Finland - Q4 2019

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Minimum Age for Continued Unemployment Allowance Rises - New Legislation Enacted - The minimum age for continued unemployment allowance for unemployed persons born on 1961 and thereafter will rise to 62 years. An...more

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Littler Global Guide - Japan - Q4 2019

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Employment Security Up to the Age 70 - Proposed Bill or Initiative - On December 25, 2019, Labor Policy Council has proposed to the Minister of Health, Labor and Welfare to take legislative actions to provide measures...more

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México: Incremento al valor de la Unidad de Medida y Actualización (UMA) para el 2020

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El 9 de enero de 2020, el Instituto Nacional de Estadística y Geografía (INEGI) publicó los nuevos valores para la Unidad de Medida y Actualización (en adelante “UMA”) que entrará en vigor el 1 de febrero de 2020, de acuerdo...more

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Mexico: Increase to the UMA Value Announced for 2020

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On January 9, 2020, the National Institute of Statistics and Geography (INEGI by its acronym in Spanish) published the new values for the Updated Metric Unit (hereinafter UMA by its acronym in Spanish) that will take effect...more

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Littler Lightbulb: Highlighting Recent Developments in the Asia Pacific Region

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Australia - Wage Theft Investigations. The Australia Fair Work Ombudsman’s (FWO) 2018-2019 Annual Report, published by the government agency on October 20, 2019, found significant wage theft in the country over the past...more

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Littler Global Guide - India - Q3 2019

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On August 8, 2019, India’s new Code on Wages (Code) received the Presidential assent and was notified in the official gazette. The Code consolidates four major federal-level labor laws pertaining to wages paid by the...more

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Littler Global Guide - Malaysia - Q3 2019

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The Workers’ Minimum Standard of Housing and Amenities (Amendment) Act 2019 aims to expand the minimum standard of housing and provision of basic facilities for workers in all sectors. The Act received Royal Assent on...more

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Workplace pensions in Germany: what you need to know

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In Germany, paying contributions to the statutory (state) social security pension is compulsory for most employees and their employers. ...more

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Littler Global Guide - Ireland - Q2 2019

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Changes to Immigration Law Help Address Skills Shortages - New Legislation Enacted - Three recent developments in the area of corporate immigration will improve access for foreign workers to the Irish labor market....more

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Littler Global Guide - Philippines - Q2 2019

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Expanded Maternity Leave Law - New Regulation or Official Guidance - Pursuant to Section 19 of Republic Act No. 11210, also known as the “105-Day Expanded Maternity Leave Law,” the Department of Labor and Employment...more

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