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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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‘Cumulative’ Maternity Dismissal Compensation

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The Antwerp Labour Court recently settled the question of whether compensation for maternity protection and separate compensation for discrimination can both be awarded for the same dismissal under Belgian law....more

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Singapore Employers, Are Your Hiring Practices in Order for the Next TAFEP Request?

Since its formation in 2006, Singapore’s Tripartite Alliance for Fair and Progressive Employment Practices (TAFEP) has slowly gained traction with employees and applicants alike as an avenue for redressing concerns regarding...more

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Ontario, Canada Human Rights Commission Publishes Policy on Caste-based Discrimination

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The Ontario Human Rights Commission recently published a policy statement (Policy) pertaining to “caste-based discrimination” under Ontario’s Human Rights Code (Code). The Policy advises organizations that they have a legal...more

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Posted Text of EU AI Act Demonstrates Momentum Towards Final Adoption

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Seyfarth Synopsis: The draft text of the EU AI Act has been unofficially posted online, showing that there has been significant momentum towards the Act’s final passage. Under the posted draft of the Act, the provisions...more

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Overview of U.S. Employment Law for International Employers

This guide is a non-comprehensive overview of employment laws in the United States for international employers.  We hope that it will assist employers that already employ individuals in the U.S. and employers that are...more

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Best Practices for Verifying Eligibility to Work in Canada: Key Takeaways from Imperial Oil Limited v. Haseeb

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In Ontario, an employer is prohibited from unlawfully discriminating against a person in respect of employment, including at the recruitment phase, due to grounds protected under the Ontario Human Rights Code (the “Code”)....more

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Requirement to show citizenship or permanent residency held to be discriminatory

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In a recent decision, the Ontario Court of Appeal unanimously held that human rights law prevents employers from requiring employees to hold Canadian citizenship or permanent residence rather than another kind of work...more

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The Netherlands: Monitoring Discrimination When Recruiting and Selecting Employees

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Equal opportunity in the job market is not yet a given for everyone in the Netherlands; discrimination when recruiting and selecting new employees still occurs. The bill to oversee equal opportunities for recruitment and...more

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24 Key Developments in Canadian Labour and Employment Law in 2021

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In 2021, Canada saw significant statutory and case law developments in labour and employment law, some of which related to COVID-19.  This Insight provides an overview of key 2021 developments, with links to more detailed...more

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The Netherlands: SER issues Age Diversity Charter

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There is greater age diversity in the Dutch jobs market than ever before. This presents opportunities and challenges. Even though younger people (15 to 30 years old) and older people (over 50) are the most likely to lose...more

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Israel’s National Labor Court Ruling Highlights Process for Identifying Accommodations for Disabled Employees

A recent National Labor Court ruling, Shalom Rozenberg v. Givun Imaging Ltd., highlighted the procedures to be followed when considering the termination of employment of individuals with disabilities....more

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Littler Global Guide - United Kingdom - Q4 2019

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Leaked Legal Advice Protected Under Privilege, Court of Appeal Holds - Precedential Decision by Judiciary or Regulatory Agency - On October 22, 2019, the UK Court of Appeal held that a leaked email, in which in-house...more

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15 Key Developments in Canadian Labour & Employment Law in 2019

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Canada saw significant developments in labour and employment law in 2019.  As we embark on a new decade, we will undoubtedly see the landscape in this ever-changing area of law continue to evolve....more

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OLNS #3 – Employment Law for Young Tech Companies

At start-up, young technology companies focus entirely on their products, want to pitch and bring VC investors on board. Every euro in the budget counts, personnel is often limited, and legal advice seems expensive. For these...more

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Client note – new labor code 2019

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After much consultation and heated debate, Vietnam adopted a new Labor Code on 20 November 2019 ("Labor Code"), which will come into effect on 1 January 2021, and replace the current law which dates from 2012. While Vietnam's...more

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UK HR Two Minute Monthly: religious discrimination; third-party harassment; investigations

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Our November update considers recent developments in employment law, including cases on religion and belief discrimination, third party harassment and investigations. We also outline other points of note, including the new EU...more

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[Podcast]: U.K. Law for U.S. Employers

In this episode of The Proskauer Brief, New York partner Howard Robbins and London partner Dan Ornstein discuss how U.K. laws affect U.S. employers. As if dealing with U.S. employment laws are not difficult enough,...more

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Littler Global Guide - United Kingdom - Q2 2019

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Enhanced Shared Parental Pay Lower than Enhanced Maternity Pay Not Discriminatory - Precedential Decision by Judiciary or Regulatory Agency - On May 24, 2019, the UK Court of Appeal held that it is not discriminatory...more

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Obligations and Prohibitions Under Mexico's Labor Reform

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The amendment of Mexico's Federal Labor Law (LFT) passed on May 1, 2019. For your reference, below is a summary with the updated obligations and prohibitions for employers...more

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Littler Global Guide - United Kingdom - Q1 2019

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The UK Court of Appeal ruled on January 31, 2019, that shop floor staff working for national supermarket chain could compare their pay and terms to distribution center workers. Over 7,000 mostly female shop floor staff have...more

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UK Plaintiff – a White, Straight Man Not Selected for a Job – Prevails in Discrimination Claim

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I’m sure readers saw the title of this article and thought “what!? White straight men are the most represented group in businesses!” Nonetheless, an employment tribunal in the United Kingdom recently held that a strong...more

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Increase in "Injury to Feelings" Awards in Discrimination Claims

The Vento bands for “injury to feelings” awards in discrimination claims have been increased. The new figures, applicable to claims issued on or after 11 September 2017, are as follows: - Lower band, for the least serious...more

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Employment Flash - June 2017

This edition examines recent labor and employment developments at the U.S. federal, state and local levels, including the House of Representatives' American Health Care Act and the Senate's Better Care Reconciliation Act, the...more

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Discover (or rediscover) Russian employment law - Your questions, our answers

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Is Russian employment law a codification of rules? Yes. Is Russian employment law protective of employees? Yes. Is Russian employment law complex? Certainly. However, we would like to note that Russian employment law...more

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