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Canadian Ombudsperson for Responsible Enterprise Publishes First Final Investigation Report

Bennett Jones LLP on 4/4/2024

On March 26, 2024, the Canadian Ombudsperson for Responsible Enterprise (CORE) published a final report on its investigation into allegations that a Canadian mining company, Dynasty Gold Corporation (Dynasty), operating in...more

Important UK immigration work visa changes

Seyfarth Shaw LLP on 3/25/2024

UK Skilled Worker Visa – Significant Changes - A major update to the UK immigration rules was published on 14 March 2024. The new rules will become effective on 4 April 2024. Notably, these new rules will affect a large...more

Employment liability insurance in Mexico

Ius Laboris on 3/22/2024

Social security in Mexico is a fundamental right. It ensures access to health care, medical assistance, protection of livelihoods, and necessary social services for individual well-being....more

Europe Daily News, 20 March 2024

Mayer Brown on 3/21/2024

COMPETITION - Non-opposition to a notified concentration (Case M.11298 - Bilfinger / Stork Europe) - Non-opposition to a notified concentration (Case M.11490 - Blackrock / Canadian Solar / Recurrent Energy)...more

Europe Daily News, 19 March 2024

Mayer Brown on 3/19/2024

COMPETITION - Non-opposition to a notified concentration (Case M.11409 - Elia / Glentra / Energyre / Energyre Giga Projects USA) - Non-opposition to a notified concentration (Case M.11475 - Mitsui / Osaka Gas / RWE KK /...more

Data, Privacy & Cyber ‘Watch Outs’ for 2024

Ius Laboris on 1/30/2024

We all know that things move quickly in the world of data, and so to celebrate Data Protection Day 2024 (or Data Privacy Day 2024 in North America), we’ve selected ten key themes we think will have the most impact in the year...more

New UK Regulations to Preserve EU-Derived Equality Principles

Littler on 12/4/2023

The UK Government has introduced draft regulations to preserve in domestic law certain discrimination rights and principles derived from EU law which might otherwise fall away or be departed from following the Retained EU Law...more

September 2023 Global Immigration Alert

Seyfarth Shaw LLP on 9/5/2023

Please note, while we address some country-specific updates related to the COVID-19 pandemic, this Alert contains information regarding global restrictions and closures as they stand today. Given the constantly changing...more

Canadian Ombudsperson for Responsible Enterprise Launches First Complaint-Based Investigation

Bennett Jones LLP on 7/17/2023

On July 11, 2023, the Canadian Ombudsperson for Responsible Enterprise (CORE) announced the launch of two separate investigations into allegations that Uyghur forced labour was used in the supply chains and operations of two...more

UK Employment Flash - July 2023

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP on 7/13/2023

UK Government Plans To Limit Duration of Non-Compete Restrictions in Employment Agreements to Three Months - As part of efforts to increase the competitiveness of UK firms in global markets and promote their growth, the UK...more

Monthly Highlights – UK Employment Law – April 2023

Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP on 4/27/2023

In April’s instalment, our team identify key takeaways from the Court of Appeal’s decision in Boydell v NZP Pharma Limited surrounding the enforceability of non-compete clauses. We highlight the letter recently published by...more

Canada: BC Supreme Court Upholds Mandatory Vaccination Policy for Non-Unionized Employees

Fisher Phillips on 3/8/2023

The British Columbia Supreme Court recently sided with an employer in its first civil case determining whether employees may be placed on unpaid leave for failing to comply with a mandatory vaccination policy. The court’s...more

Monthly Highlights – UK Employment Law – February 2023

Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP on 2/28/2023

This month, our team highlight key takeaways from the Court of Appeal's decision in the Benyatov v Credit Suisse case and explore factors for employers to consider when sending their employees overseas for work. We also take...more

The Start-ups Law: Visas and residence permits in Spain for international teleworking foreign nationals

Hogan Lovells on 12/28/2022

On the employment sector, the Start-ups Law adopts a series of migratory measures that facilitate the entry and residence of international teleworkers, including the creation of a new type of visa....more

Compliance with labor reform by Certified Companies

Hogan Lovells on 1/18/2022

Due to the labor reform on outsourcing in Mexico published on April 23, 2021 in the Mexican Official Gazette, the Mexican Revenue Service seeks that Certified Companies comply with new regulations, reason why on January 11,...more

Ontario, Canada: Bill 27, Working for Workers Act, 2021 Receives Royal Assent

Littler on 12/6/2021

On November 30, 2021, Ontario announced that it had passed Bill 27, Working for Workers Act, 2021 (Act). The Act received Royal Assent on December 2, 2021, and came into force on that day. Bill 27 requires employers to...more

Ontario, Canada’s Ministry of Health Releases Guidelines on COVID-19 Vaccination Medical Exemptions

Littler on 9/24/2021

On September 14, 2021, Ontario’s Ministry of Health released Version 1.0 of Medical Exemptions to COVID-19 Vaccination (Guidelines). The purpose of the Guidelines is to assist physicians/specialists and nurse practitioners...more

Canada Introduces New Federal Holiday Commencing September 30, 2021: National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

Littler on 6/17/2021

On June 3, 2021, the federal government’s Bill C-5, An Act to amend the Bills of Exchange Act, the Interpretation Act and the Canada Labour Code (National Day for Truth and Reconciliation) received Royal Assent. This bill...more

The Netherlands: Is your fixed-term contract sufficiently clear?

Littler on 4/14/2021

In the Netherlands, the end of a fixed-term employment contract is usually linked to a calendar date. Another possibility is for its duration to be linked to a particular piece of work or a project, provided that it is...more

UK Employment Flash - February 2021

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP on 2/22/2021

In this issue of UK Employment Flash, we examine the latest employment law developments, news and insights from the UK, including considerations for employers requiring staff to get the COVID-19 vaccine, the delayed rollout...more

Ontario, Canada: What are an Employer’s Rights When an Employee Asks to Delay Their Vacation Due to COVID-19?

Littler on 9/25/2020

Because the COVID-19 pandemic has made travel impossible or risky to one’s health, employers may face employee requests to delay vacation time. In this Insight, we help employers in Ontario understand their rights and...more

UK Self-Employment Income Support Scheme Extended

McDermott Will & Emery on 6/19/2020

On 12 June 2020 HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) announced an extension to the Self-Employment Income Support Scheme (SEISS). The extension will allow eligible claimants to apply to HMRC for a second liquidity grant to partially...more

Reopening Considerations for Latin America in the Time of COVID-19

Morgan Lewis on 6/15/2020

As Latin America continues to manage the adverse economic effects resulting from the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic and prepares for what lies ahead, there are certain post-shutdown processes and regulatory requirements to...more

Brazil’s Data Protection Law: HR’s Perspective

Littler on 1/10/2020

With less than a year remaining before Brazil's General Data Protection Law (referred to as the LGPD) takes effect, HR professionals should start preparing. Originally Published in of SHRM - January 2020....more

French legal and regulatory update - July/August 2019

Hogan Lovells on 9/30/2019

The Paris office of Hogan Lovells is pleased to provide this English language edition of our monthly e - newsletter, which offers a legal and regulatory update covering France and Europe for April 2018. ...more

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