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2024 European Employer Survey Report - October 2024

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Executive Summary- As Europeans across the continent head to the ballot box in a contentious election year, employers are navigating numerous challenges—from potential employment law changes to managing divisive political...more

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Ontario, Canada: Digital Platform Workers’ Rights Act, 2022 Coming into Force on July 1, 2025

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On April 11, 2022, Bill 88, Working for Workers Act, 2022 (Bill 88), received Royal Assent and became law. Among other things, Bill 88 enacted the new Digital Platform Workers’ Rights Act, 2022 (DPWRA).1 The DWPRA did not...more

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Australia Set to Join Growing List of Countries Recognizing “Right to Disconnect” From the Workplace

Under amendments to the Fair Work Act 2009, employees in Australia are being given a new “right to disconnect” from the workplace outside of normal working hours. Under the new law, employees may refuse contact, including...more

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UK: The King’s Speech and What it Means for Employment Law

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On July 17, 2024, King Charles delivered the King's Speech, which sets the Government’s legislative agenda for the next Parliamentary Session. In this, the new Labour Government announced an ambitious agenda with some 40...more

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April 2024: UK Employment Law Changes Take Effect

Now that spring has sprung, early April 2024 sees the introduction of a number of important changes to employment laws in the UK. In summary, these include: - Expansion of the existing right to request flexible working -...more

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UK Employment Law Forecast: Emerging Challenges and Trends for 2024

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We have previously written in detail about the key legislation to be implemented in the United Kingdom in 2024 and considered the changes employers must grapple with this year. In this article, we take a step back to look at...more

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20 Key Developments in Canadian Labour and Employment Law in 2023

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In 2023, Canada saw significant statutory and case law developments in labour and employment law. This Insight provides an overview of notable 2023 developments, with links to more detailed articles and commentary....more

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UK Employment Law: Step into 2024

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2023 has undoubtedly been a busy year in the UK employment law space. But, as we bid adieu to this year, it is time to look to what 2024 will bring. In this Christmas pun-filled article (apologies in advance), we explore some...more

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Littler 2023 European Employer Survey Report - November 2023

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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY - After years of disruptions from the pandemic, artificial intelligence, shifting regulations and changing employee preferences, are European workplaces finally reaching a consensus on the “new normal”? ...more

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Considerations for Israeli Employers During Israel-Hamas War

As a result of the recent terrorist attacks in Israel and the resulting Israel-Hamas war, Israelis continue to be called upon for active duty under Israel’s emergency call-up notice. Global employers with operations and/or...more

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British Columbia Appeal Court Finds Employer Vicariously Liable for Employee’s Willful Violation of Customers’ Privacy

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In Insurance Corporation of British Columbia v. Ari, 2023 BCCA 331, the British Columbia Court of Appeal (BCCA) confirmed that an employer may be found vicariously liable when its employee violates of s. 1 of the province’s...more

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Retained EU Law (Revocation and Reform) Bill – What the New Developments Mean for UK Employment Law

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We previously reported on the Retained EU Law (Revocation and Reform) Bill (the “Bill”) and the uncertainty it brought for UK employers. Some recent developments from the UK government have given further clarity on what...more

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British Columbia: Bill 13, Pay Transparency Act Receives Royal Assent

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On May 11, 2023, British Columbia, Canada’s Bill 13, Pay Transparency Act (Act), received Royal Assent.  Section 2 of the Act, which addresses the employer’s obligations regarding publicly advertised job opportunities, comes...more

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UK Employment Law Reform – Horizon Scanning of Employment Bills

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Despite the absence of the previously promised Employment Bill, new Bills that will, if passed, make changes to employment laws, have been coming thick and fast over the last few months. Many of these smaller bills have been...more

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Women in the Workplace: What’s changed (and changing) in the UK and Europe

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Recent evidence suggests that progress towards gender parity has slowed and that the gender gap has in fact widened since the pandemic. This article highlights some key legal developments in the UK and Europe that are...more

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Ontario, Canada Proposes ESA Amendments Relating to Remote Workers and New Hires

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On March 13, 2023, Ontario announced that it is proposing two amendments to the Employment Standards Act, 2000 (ESA) and related regulations. Employees Who Work Solely from Home to Become Eligible to Receive Enhanced...more

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Key UK Employment Law Trends for 2023

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After the past two years, following the impact of Covid-19 and the cost-of-living crisis, you would be forgiven for hoping, even if just for a moment, that 2023 might be calmer and less eventful than the previous two years....more

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What Does the Retained EU Law (Revocation and Reform) Bill Mean for UK Employment Law?

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The Retained EU Law (Revocation and Reform) Bill, or “Brexit Freedoms Bill,” is moving through the UK Parliament. Bill would end the special status of Retained EU Law in the UK (those laws kept in place at the time of Brexit)...more

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Littler 2022 European Employer Survey Report - October 2022

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Executive Summary - Just how far can companies go in requiring in-person work? That is one of the critical questions facing European employers today, according to Littler’s 2022 European Employer Survey Report, which...more

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Ontario, Canada Court Determines Plaintiff Employee (Not Independent Contractor) Wrongfully Terminated by Common Employers

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In a wrongful dismissal action against four corporate defendants that were part of a family business, the plaintiff claimed the defendants were common employers, that he was their employee prior to his dismissal, and was...more

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German Federal Labor Court announces mandatory recording of working hours in Germany

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On September 13, 2022, the German Federal Labor Court published a decision (Case No. 1 ABR 22/21) with important ramifications for employers. The court held that it is (and has always been) an employer’s duty to record...more

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Alberta, Canada: Court Uses Oppression Remedy to Hold Corporate Directors Personally Liable for Wrongful Dismissal Damages

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In Wisser v CEM International Management Consultants Ltd, 2022 ABQB 414 (CEM International), the court used the oppression remedy to hold directors of a corporation personally liable for damages for wrongful dismissal after...more

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The Netherlands: Ban on side jobs to be prohibited?

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As of August 1, 2022, it will be more difficult for employers in the Netherlands to prohibit employees from working for other employers. Employers will then be able to prohibit such work only if they have objective reasons...more

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