The COVID-19 pandemic has created unprecedented challenges for businesses worldwide and meeting those challenges unfortunately means that in some cases, redundancies are unavoidable.

In this wide-ranging interview, Burkard Göpfert, partner in our German law firm, gives his view on issues such as how business transformations have been affected by inflation...

Outplacement will be extended to all employees who are entitled to a notice period or corresponding notice indemnity of at least 30 weeks.

The outplacement offer must be made within 4 weeks after the start of the notice period. The employee has 4 weeks to accept the offer as from the moment the outplacement offer is made.

As early as last October, Flanders´ Chamber of Commerce and Industry (VOKA) predicted that January 2023 would prove to be a difficult month for many companies, since a lot of them had fixed energy contracts that would be coming to an end at that time.

Restructuring exercises in Malaysia, Singapore and India require careful attention to legal compliance, employee communication and procedural fairness. Through analysis of recent case law including Lazada, AirAsia X and Salunkhe decisions, this article examines how poor execution can trigger regulatory scrutiny, reputational damage and costly reinstatement orders.

Met een arrest van 4 januari 2024 gaf het arbeidshof te Antwerpen een vervolg aan een vonnis van de arbeidsrechtbank van 18 oktober 2022.

In a world that is rapidly evolving and where shifting forces constantly reshape the future, understanding workforce expectations has become a vital part of strategic business planning.

This article discusses whether Spanish law's exceptions of retirement on collective redundancy from the required procedures complies with EU law.

Employers planning workforce reductions in Australia and New Zealand face distinct legal frameworks that require careful navigation. While both jurisdictions mandate genuine business reasons and employee consultation, critical differences in timing, process requirements, and redeployment obligations can significantly impact restructuring outcomes. Understanding these nuances is essential for organizations managing cross-border redundancy programs to minimize legal risk and operational disruption.

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Labour and Employment Comparative Guide for the jurisdiction of Belgium, check out our comparative guides section to compare across multiple countries

This guide brings together key legal and practical considerations from 20 jurisdictions around the world, helping multinational employers navigate the risks and responsibilities involved in workforce change.

There are a number of significant reforms expected, including on the rules relating to dismissal, employment status and zero-hour contracts...

Labour and Employment Comparative Guide for the jurisdiction of Belgium, check out our comparative guides section to compare across multiple countries