The concept of works council participation has a long tradition in Germany, dating back to the Weimar Republic following World War I. Information and consultation rights for employee representatives were introduced by the...more
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
1/30/2025
/ Employee Rights ,
Employees ,
Employment Contract ,
Employment Policies ,
Germany ,
International Labor Laws ,
Labor Reform ,
Minimum Wage ,
Pension Schemes ,
Sick Leave ,
Wage and Hour
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
SPD, FDP und Grüne haben eine Einigung über den Koalitionsvertrag erzielt. Das am Mittwoch, den 24. November 2021 veröffentlichte Regelwerk bekennt sich zu einem modernen, sozialen und nachhaltigen Staat und enthält konkrete...more
Family benefits and discrimination -
In this edition of our Global Employment Law Update we look at the provision of different types of maternity, paternity and family leave across the jurisdictions, highlighting areas...more
In this edition of our Global Employment Law Update we look at the effects of the rapid growth of the "gig" economy across the jurisdictions. There have been significant case law and legislative responses, particularly on...more
4/21/2017
/ Arbitration ,
Arbitration Agreements ,
Class Action ,
Class Action Arbitration Waivers ,
Employee Definition ,
Employer Liability Issues ,
France ,
Germany ,
Gig Economy ,
Independent Contractors ,
Italy ,
Netherlands ,
South Africa ,
Spain ,
Temporary Employees ,
UK ,
Wage and Hour