ArticleThe French Climate Law And The World Of WorkThe new French Climate and Resilience Law, which came into force in August 2021, implements important changes for employers. FranceEnvironmentIus Laboris
ArticleNo Right To Remote Work Abroad For German EmployeesThe Munich Labour Court has ruled that an employee did not have the right to work remotely from Switzerland, and that her employer was allowed to refuse her request.GermanyEmployment and HRIus Laboris
ArticleRecording Working Time By Fingerprint: German Court RulingElectronic time recording is becoming increasingly important against the background of the European Court of Justice's 2019 decision requiring employers to introduce an objective, reliable and accessible system...GermanyPrivacyIus Laboris
ArticleEnforcing A Positive Duty To Prevent Sexual Harassment In The WorkplaceA new law relating to sexual harassment in the UK is due to come into force on 26 October 2024 which places a legal obligation on all employers to take proactive measures to prevent sexual harassment...GlobalEmployment and HRIus Laboris
ArticleFall ‘Commuting' To Home Office An Occupational Accident In GermanyThe 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. GlobalEmployment and HRIus Laboris
ArticleQuotas For Employing People With Disabilities In A Range Of CountriesThe 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.GlobalEmployment and HRIus Laboris
ArticleTips For Employers On Mental Health RisksInability 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 ...GlobalEmployment and HRIus Laboris
ArticleWhy OH&S Matters For ESGLooking at OH&S from an ESG-oriented perspective involves focusing on employee wellbeing. This offers opportunities for employers in terms of productivity, efficiency and reputation...GlobalEmployment and HRIus Laboris
ArticleNew Minimum Wage In GreeceFrom 1 May 2022, the statutory minimum monthly and daily wage in Greece were increased. GreeceEmployment and HRIus Laboris
ArticleThe New Legal Framework For Teleworking In GreeceDuring the COVID-19 pandemic, working from home, which was previously very unusual, became common in Greece.GreeceEmployment and HRIus Laboris
ArticleCould 'Tinder Leave' Be The Key To Happier Employees?Tinder Leave is essentially a wellness benefit. It is time-off provided to an employee for the purpose of going on dates and pursuing romantic relationships, particularly via dating apps. It aims to encourage employees...Hong KongEmployment and HRIus Laboris
ArticleWhat's New In Employment Law In Hong Kong?The first half of 2020 has seen several employment law-related changes in Hong Kong, despite the city being hit by three waves of Covid-19 infections and working life changing as we know it. Hong KongEmployment and HRIus Laboris
ArticleLockdown Implemented In IndiaIn an attempt to ensure that the spread of COVID-19 is contained effectively, the Indian Government has implemented a complete nationwide lockdown for 21 days beginning at midnight on 25 March.IndiaCoronavirus (COVID-19)Ius Laboris
ArticleLast Call For ‘Pink Sticker' Tax Exemption In ItalyEmployers face a deadline of 15 February 2023 to file applications for the gender equality tax break.ItalyEmployment and HRIus Laboris
ArticleNew Collective Redundancy Procedure In ItalyItaly has introduced additional notification and consultation obligations on employers of 250+ staff when planning plant, branch or office closures.ItalyEmployment and HRIus Laboris
ArticleEco-KPIs And Eco-benefitsESG KPIs may be an opportunity for employers to boost their competitive advantage vis-à-vis both customers and employees. While ESG-based bonus plans and benefits packages are now commonly...ItalyEnvironmentIus Laboris
ArticleParachute With Strings: Restrictions On Variable And Severance Pay In The Banking SectorWhen employers in the banking sector negotiate agreements with key employees regarding variable or post-termination pay...ItalyFinance and BankingIus Laboris
ArticleCoronavirus In Latvia: FAQs For EmployersLatvia announced a state of emergency on 12 March 2020 in relation to the spread of Covid-19. This article explains the consequences for employers.LatviaEmployment and HRIus Laboris
ArticleCOVID-19 Vaccination In Mexico: A Guide For EmployersAs COVID-19 vaccinations start in earnest, can employers in Mexcio require employees to get vaccinated, terminate employees or move them to other duties if they refuse or offer an incentive for vaccination?MexicoEmployment and HRIus Laboris