Diversity And Inclusion Policies: Practical Recommendations For Personal Data Processing In Russia

This briefing paper highlights some of the features of Russian employment and immigration legislation in the context of the present economic climate.

In Russia, the labor relationship between an employee and an employer is governed mainly by the Labor Code.

Согласно статье 1295 ГК РФ, в отношении служебного произведения личные неимущественные...

The intentional classification of taxpayers under the Professional Income Tax regime (self-employed individuals)...

Over the last few months, we have started to see a trend in Russia towards greater protection of personal data of its citizens and greater attention to data privacy.

As of 18 February 2020, the law established new terms of retention for HR documents.

Under Part 3 of Article 214 of the Labour Code of the Russian Federation, the employer is required to ensure the systematic identification of hazards and occupational risks, as well as their periodic analysis and assessment.

The Amendments establish more specific regulation in terms of payment of salary and increase the liability placed on employers for delays in salary payments.

In December 2018, the Supreme Court of the Russian Federation summarized court practice on the liability of an employee for damage caused to his/her employer.

Two recent successful challenges to dismissals by mutual agreement in Russia mean employers may need to exercise caution in how they use this popular method of terminating employment.

Since 1 January 2023, employees who have worked for at least one year for the same employer are entitled to a minimum of 12 paid vacation days (in addition to the statutory paid holidays).

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.

As US state legislatures conclude their 2026 sessions, artificial intelligence regulation has transitioned from an emerging policy area to a mainstream compliance obligation. This comprehensive analysis examines the patchwork of enacted AI legislation across consumer transparency, healthcare, and employment sectors, revealing what businesses operating across state lines must prioritize in the second half of the year.

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.

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

These shifts are increasing both transparency and risk, with closer monitoring of visitor activity, evolving 'permanent establishment' rules...

The part of the proposal that has gotten the most public attention is a gradual increase in the retirement age from 62 to 64. There is much more to the plan, however.

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

In Japan, standard working hours are limited to eight hours per day and 40 hours per week.

The UN Climate Change Conference (COP 26) runs from 31 October to 12 November 2021 in Glasgow, under a UK presidency As governments seek to tackle the climate emergency with increasing urgency, employers too are considering how best to play their part.