Employers in Brazil will soon have to assess psychosocial risk factors for employees in their workplaces. Brazil’s Ministry of Employment recently updated its Occupational Health and Safety Norms, which are a set of mandatory...more
The European Union just provided much-needed clarity on what’s prohibited under its landmark EU AI Act, releasing guidance earlier this week on how businesses can comply with the law right as it begins to take effect across...more
Brazil’s Ministry of Labor and Employment (MTE) recently released important guidelines for complying with the country’s gender pay parity law. As Brazil ramps up its equal pay initiatives, employers should take note of these...more
11/1/2024
/ Audits ,
Brazil ,
Employer Liability Issues ,
Equal Pay ,
Gender-Based Pay Discrimination ,
Labor Code ,
New Rules ,
Pay Equity Laws ,
Pay Transparency ,
Reporting Requirements ,
Wage and Hour
Dutch data privacy officials recently imposed a staggering penalty on Uber – €290 million ($324 million) – for allegedly breaching the European Union’s comprehensive data privacy and security law. This groundbreaking fine is...more
10/4/2024
/ Data Collection ,
Data Privacy ,
Data Protection ,
Data Protection Authority ,
Data Security ,
EU ,
Fines ,
General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) ,
International Data Transfers ,
Netherlands ,
Personal Data ,
Privacy Laws ,
Uber
As global manufacturers pivot away from China and set their sights on Vietnam, the country’s labor and employment landscape is rapidly changing. This surge in demand from Europe and the U.S. has not only sparked economic...more
A federal appeals court recently applied a U.S. trade secrets law to sales outside the country, finding that Motorola was entitled to $407 million in damages from a foreign competitor for trade secrets misappropriation. A...more
A business trip abroad can be an exciting experience for your employees, but it also requires careful planning to ensure a smooth and safe journey. This is particularly true for your LGBTQ+ employees who may have more...more
You may think of “magic mushrooms” as nothing but a novelty, but psychedelics like psilocybin are gaining popularity as a therapeutic mental health treatment – raising questions about their impact on the workplace. Are your...more
Digital nomad programs are increasingly popular visa schemes that your company may want to explore as a perk for employees. These programs give employees the opportunity to legally live and work remotely in a country for a...more
Federal prosecutors are exploring new ways to encourage business leaders to invest in their corporate compliance programs. Indeed, a Department of Justice official recently announced several new programs incentivizing...more
3/29/2024
/ Artificial Intelligence ,
Cooperation ,
Corporate Misconduct ,
Corruption ,
Department of Justice (DOJ) ,
Employee Misconduct ,
Federal Prosecutors ,
Financial Crimes ,
Incentives ,
Self-Reporting ,
Speak-up Cultures ,
Voluntary Disclosure ,
Whistleblower Awards ,
Whistleblower Protection Policies ,
Whistleblowers
It’s 7:30 PM on a Thursday night and you check your phone after finishing dinner – and you see a business emergency starting to brew. You could use some help from your team tonight to gear up for what is bound to be a crazy...more
Private employers in California with five or more employees and all public employers in the state must provide employees with leave for reproductive-related loss under a new law that took effect this year. SB 848 expands...more
California employers should take steps now to ensure their policies and practices align with new employment protections for cannabis consumption. Specifically, employers in the state are now barred from discriminating against...more
Kenya has taken a significant step in addressing the balance between work and personal life by introducing a “right to disconnect” law. The Employment (Amendment) Bill 2022, which is pending before the Kenyan Senate, would...more
In recent years, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has made significant changes in the labor sector, primarily focused on promoting equality in the workplace and prioritizing employee autonomy. Powered by the ambitious Vision 2030,...more
When the Australian parliament passed the Anti-Discrimination and Human Rights Legislation bill late last year, it introduced a new “Positive Duty” on employers to not only respond to but take proactive steps to prevent...more
A Macau court recently held in favor of non-resident Filipino workers who brought claims for unpaid wages against a cleaning service provider. The landmark ruling — finding the employer liable for multiple labor violations —...more
One of your employees working overseas emails you with great news – they’re about to close a $50 million sale with a new customer. They tell you everything looks great, but there’s just one thing. The local political party...more
In what has been deemed a rare and landmark case, Japanese labor authorities have recognized Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity (SOGI) harassment as a work-related disease eligible for workers’ compensation benefits for...more
A U.S.-based employer faced legal consequences after it terminated a remote employee in the Netherlands who refused to keep his camera on for the whole nine-hour workday. The Dutch Court held that the dismissal of the...more
Employers in Australia are facing the most comprehensive workplace relations reform in more than a decade and will need to ensure they update their policies and practices to account for key changes. Australia’s Fair Work Act...more
1/20/2023
/ Anti-Discrimination Policies ,
Australia ,
Collective Bargaining Agreements (CBA) ,
Employment Contract ,
Employment Policies ,
Fixed-Term Labor Contracts ,
Hiring & Firing ,
International Labor Laws ,
Job Ads ,
Job Applicants ,
Labor Reform ,
Sexual Harassment ,
Unpaid Leave ,
Wage and Hour ,
Work Schedules
A Canadian bill aimed at preventing modern slavery is currently awaiting approval and could come into force as early as January 2023. If passed, this law will create reporting obligations for both public and private entities...more
12/9/2022
/ Canada ,
Child Labor ,
Corporate Counsel ,
Forced Labor ,
Foreign Entities ,
Noncompliance ,
Penalties ,
Proposed Legislation ,
Reporting Requirements ,
Slavery ,
Stock Exchange ,
Supply Chain ,
Transparency
Hackers allegedly stole the personal data of over 1 billion Chinese residents from a police database in Shanghai earlier this year – and the largest potential data privacy breach in the nation’s history should serve as a...more
Since the start of the coronavirus pandemic, platform workers have played an increasingly significant role in the global economy, which prompted the European Commission to propose a set of measures meant to improve their...more
In light of upcoming changes to Norway’s Working Environment Act, employers with workers in that country need to assess and reconsider how — and whether — to hire employees for temporary positions. Lawmakers recently revoked...more