The German Federal Labour Court has ruled an employee was entitled to mileage reimbursement for driving to his new place of work when his relocation to another branch was declared invalid.

How should an employer react when an employee dies? This article summarises what employers in Germany should do and what guidance employment law provides in this difficult situation.

German law makes it difficult for employers to gather information on the diversity of their workforces, but the new EU Corporate Reporting Sustainability Directive could make it easier.

The coronavirus is spreading very fast, so we have been looking at the steps you can take to keep your employees and your business as safe as possible. Our Guide covers every one of the...

Today marks the 2026 observance of World Autism Awareness Day. It’s a moment to consider how employers can better recognise and support neurodiversity at work.

Both in regions that have experienced a population surge over recent decades and in economies in which the population is gradually shrinking, transition is the hallmark of our times and the shifts entailed carry substantial implications for the employment market.

The German Federal Social Court has ruled that an employee who slipped and fell on his way from bed to his home office was protected by statutory accident insurance.

28 April 2022 is the International Labour Organization World Day for Safety and Health at Work. On it, Ius Laboris lawyers explore whether and how health and safety rules in their jurisdictions...

The World Health Organisation states that over one billion people live with some form of disability. It has been observing 3 December as ‘International Day of Persons with Disabilities' since 1992.

Inability to disconnect during remote working is one side of the coin; isolation is the other. Both can easily emerge from full time remote working. For employers, managing these risk ...

The Global Talent visa launched on 20 February 2020 after being announced by the Government in August last year.

In this article, we explain the individual tax implications of working in the metaverse. Personal tax on worldwide professional income is usually governed by the law of the place the work is done.

Over the past weeks, there has been some important news on the pension regime in Hong Kong that employers and employees should be mindful of.

A Hong Kong employee dismissed via WeChat while in hospital has been awarded substantial damages for pregnancy discrimination.

Further labour law and social security changes entered into force in Hungary at the start of 2020, or are expected to become effective during the year, including changes to the treatment of posted

On 30 January 2024, the Ministry of Women and Child Development released national minimum standards for crèches (daycare facilities).

In a ruling recently issued by the Tel Aviv District Labour Court in the case of the Middle East Pipeline Company, the district court discussed a claim lodged by an employee, who worked...

The new year should prompt employers to review (and re-think) their annual leave policies for employees in Israel.

Italy has introduced additional notification and consultation obligations on employers of 250+ staff when planning plant, branch or office closures.

From minimum wage compliance to social insurance obligations, employers must navigate a complex legal framework in Japan when it comes to pay and benefits.