Implementation Of The EU Whistleblowing Directive Across Europe

On 12 May 2026, the EU Talent Pool Regulation was published in the Official Journal of the European Union.

This report concerns the use of artificial intelligence through the life cycle of employment: from recruitment, through management of work processes, to dismissal decisions.

Employee grievance management varies significantly across jurisdictions, with some countries mandating statutory procedures while others rely on internal policies and guidelines.

On 4 January 2023, Hong Kong's Court of First Instance refused to grant a ‘springboard injunction' against a former employee to protect the employer's confidential information.

What every posting employer and (Belgian) service user should know about joint committees.

The Antwerp labour court established the consequences in case an employer fails to determine bonus targets in its judgment of 19 June 2019.

On 23 April 2012, Echo NV entered into a judicial reorganisation proceeding.

Back in September, we published "Restructuring for international employers: A Ius Laboris Guide". It brings together key legal and practical considerations from 20 jurisdictions worldwide...

The EU Pay Transparency Directive mandates that employers with over 100 workers regularly report detailed gender pay gap information, with strict timelines to address disparities of 5% or more. The Directive also grants employees and job candidates significant pay transparency rights, including access to salary ranges and comparative pay data. This interactive map tracks the transposition status of the Directive across European Member States as the June 2026 deadline approaches.

The International Court of Justice has issued a landmark advisory opinion confirming that the right to strike is protected under ILO Convention No. 87, a treaty Australia ratified in 1973. While this opinion doesn't immediately change Australian domestic law, it creates a significant new reference point that unions may leverage in litigation, enterprise bargaining, and industrial relations reform discussions. Australian employers face potential challenges to existing Fair Work Act restrictions on protected

The European Union has introduced a groundbreaking directive aimed at transforming the gig economy by establishing new protections for platform workers.

Hong Kong's Privacy Commissioner for Personal Data (PCPD) recently published Guidelines for the Use of Generative AI by Employees.

On 21 March 2025, the New Federal Law for the Protection of Personal Data in Possession of Private Parties came into effect, superseding and repealing the prior data protection law.

Japan's public pension system requires mandatory enrollment for all residents aged 20 to under 60, including foreign nationals, with contributions split equally between employers and employees. While supplementary corporate pension plans are voluntary, employers must navigate strict legal requirements when establishing or amending them. Understanding the interplay between statutory obligations, voluntary pension options, and the tax treatment of contributions and benefits is essential for compliant workforc

Highlights in this month's edition include new developments in AI governance in both Australia and Malaysia, Singapore's new Workplace Fairness Act taking further shape...

Termination of employment in Israel can be for any good reason.

On 12 May 2026, the EU Talent Pool Regulation was published in the Official Journal of the European Union.

This report concerns the use of artificial intelligence through the life cycle of employment: from recruitment, through management of work processes, to dismissal decisions.

The Minimum Wage Council under the Ministry of Employment and Labor (MOEL) has set the 2026 minimum wage at KRW 10,320 per hour, a 2.9% increase from the current 2025 rate of KRW 10,030.