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
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
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
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The New Zealand Court of Appeals recently clarified the definition of “discretionary” pay under the Holidays Act 2003, concluding that certain bonus payments do not need to be included in the calculation of gross earnings if...more
Denmark’s parliament recently received an agreement between the Danish Trade Union Confederation and the Confederation of Danish Employers on proposing an expansion of paternity and maternity leave. This September 13, 2021...more
The United Arab Emirates recently announced the first major reform in the country’s labor laws since they were first promulgated, partly in response to the global pandemic and the rapidly changing workplace model. The...more
12/7/2021
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