As the last of the EU member states implement the Whistleblower Directive, we recap the new rules employers need to be aware of, and give our views on whether a ‘one size fits all’ approach is feasible....more
The deadline for EU Member States to amend their local laws in order to comply with EU Directive 2019/1152 on transparent and predictable working conditions is August 1, 2022. Here’s what employers with workers in Europe need...more
The growth of tech companies, through which an ever growing number of platform workers provide services (commonly referred to as the ‘gig economy’), has led to an increased focus on this business model. The model is...more
The clock is ticking for global employers with staff in the EU to prepare for changes in reports made by EU whistleblowers. Employers need to determine how the Directive will be implemented in each of EU’s 27 Member States,...more
The expansion of the so-called “gig economy” has caused big changes to the labor market in Europe in the last 15 years. This is particularly apparent in the digital platform sector. Companies like Uber and Just Eat which...more
Europe has long-standing legislation requiring that men and women should receive equal pay for equal work. Despite this, the gender pay gap in the EU still averages around 16%. ...more
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/ Employer Liability Issues ,
Equal Pay ,
EU ,
Gender Discrimination ,
Gender Equity ,
Gender-Based Pay Discrimination ,
International Labor Laws ,
Pay Equity Laws ,
Pay Gap ,
Sex Discrimination ,
Wage and Hour