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The European Union is an economic and political partnership comprised of 27 nations within the Eurozone. The EU was established in 1948 to promote stability and cooperation among member states in the aftermath of WWII. The EU maintains a common currency as well as several intranational institutions, including the European Parliament and the European Commission. less -
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EU Regulations: The New Frontier for Business

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The European Union is a hotbed of regulatory activity, with new laws and directives constantly reshaping the business landscape. These changes can seem overwhelming, but understanding them is vital for any company operating...more

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Employment Flash - March 2024

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In this issue of Employment Flash: the new DOL rule on independent contractors, SCOTUS’s unanimous Sarbanes-Oxley whistleblower ruling, plus labor law developments in California, Delaware, D.C., New York, the EU, Germany and...more

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German Employment Law Changes for 2024

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In Germany, every new year brings with it changes and updates in employment law. We have summarized below which new regulations may want to prepare for in the course of 2024....more

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White collar crime enforcement in Germany: trends and developments

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German authorities have intensified and accelerated their enforcement activities in 2023, following a slowdown of both investigations and court proceedings during the pandemic. This had led to a surge of dawn-raids in...more

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Whistleblowing in Germany: what employers need to know

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Germany’s new Whistleblower Protection Act is now in force. Large and medium-sized companies need to act quickly to comply and avoid possible fines....more

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Employment Flash - June 2023

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New York, Minnesota and NLRB Act To Limit Noncompetes - New York Legislature Passes Bill To Ban Post-Employment Noncompetes - On June 20, 2023, the New York state Legislature passed a bill that bans post-employment...more

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German Whistleblower Protection Act: Considerations for Companies

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Companies operating in Germany should implement reporting mechanisms or adapt their existing ones to comply with the new legal requirements. The German Whistleblower Protection Act (Hinweisgeberschutzgesetz — HinSchG)...more

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German Whistleblower Protection Law Brings New Obligations for Companies - What Employers Need to Know Now

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With a delay of almost one and a half years, the German legislator has implemented the so-called Whistleblower Directive (Directive (EU) 2019/1937) into German law: In mid-December 2022, the German Bundestag had passed the...more

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Whistleblower Protection Act Update - Resolution of the German Federal Council (Bundesrat)

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Düsseldorf, May 12, 2023 – Today, the German Federal Council (Bundesrat) approved the act on the implementation of the Whistleblower Directive (“German Whistleblower Protection Act” – HinSchG), after several delays and...more

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Introduction of Comprehensive Whistleblower Protection Systems: The Federal Cabinet's Draft on Whistleblower Protection Obliges...

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On 27 July 2022, the federal cabinet adopted the draft for a Whistleblower Protection Act (HinSchG). This draft is intended to implement Directive (EU) 2019/1937 of the European Parliament and the council of 23 October 2019...more

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Whistleblowing

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Gesetzentwurf der Bundesregierung für ein Hinweisgeberschutzgesetz - Die Bundesregierung hat am 27. Juli 2022 einen Entwurf für ein „Gesetz für einen besseren Schutz hinweisgebender Personen sowie zur Umsetzung der...more

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What Options Do German Employers Have When Setting Up Internal Whistleblowing Units?

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As early as December 2019, the European Union’s Directive (EU) RL 2019/1937 (colloquially called the “Whistleblower Directive”) was adopted at the European level. This directive aims to strengthen the protection of persons...more

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One step closer to mandatory whistleblower systems in Germany

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Following Germany's initial attempt last year to implement the EU Whistleblower Directive (Directive (EU) 2019/1937), aimed at ensuring harmonized and improved protection of whistleblowers throughout Europe, the Federal...more

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NAVEX Next Virtual Conference – Whistleblowing Round Up

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On 9 June 2022, NAVEX hosted the 2022 European Risk and Compliance Virtual Conference, in which industry leaders and experts came together to discuss all the latest news, trends, updates and challenges surrounding company...more

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Germany's new draft bill to transpose the EU Whistleblower Protection Directive

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Germany's Federal Ministry of Justice submitted a new draft bill to transpose the EU Whistleblower Protection Directive. The EU Whistleblower Protection Directive should have been transposed by 17 December 2021 already. This...more

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[Webinar] Masterclass: Hinweisgeberschutzgesetz- sind Sie vorbereitet? - June 8th, 4:00 pm - 4:30 pm CET

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Das BMJV hat den Entwurf zum Hinweisgeberschutzgesetz (HinSchG) veröffentlicht und setzt damit die EU -Whisteleblowing-Richtline um. Ab den 17. Dezember 2021 müssen Unternehmen und Behörden ein Hinweisgebersystem...more

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Whistleblower protection in Germany to be expanded beyond EU law requirements

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Companies in Germany should be aware of Germany’s looming implementation of the EU Whistleblowing Directive (Directive (EU) 2019/1937). The now available first working draft bill for a Whistleblower Protection Act...more

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EU Plans on Whistleblower Protection

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According to a survey by a national German newspaper, a large proportion of German whistleblowers are facing labor law and even health problems in connection with whistleblowing. 13 out of 20 whistleblowers subsequently lost...more

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