ArticleCan A Promotion Be Temporary?Employers may not always want (or be able to afford) to offer employees promotions or perks on a permanent basis.GermanyEmployment and HRIus Laboris
ArticleDo Employees Have To Follow Directions Given During Their Free Time?A recent court decision in Germany deals with instructions given by text message outside of working hours.GermanyEmployment and HRIus Laboris
ArticleEliminating Discrimination In Recruitment In Germany: Can A Digital Filter For Job Applications Help?
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ArticleSpecial Protection For German Data Protection Officers: European Court To RuleIn Germany, Data Protection Officers enjoy enhanced protection from dismissal or removal from their functions compared to the position under the GDPR. GermanyEmployment and HRIus Laboris
ArticleThe German ‘Gender Star' In Job Ads: Is It Discriminatory?A German job advertisement that used the gender neutral ‘gender star' did not discriminate against polygender individuals, according to a new ruling.GermanyEmployment and HRIus Laboris
ArticleGermany's New Skilled Immigration Rules Take Effect On 1 March: What Employers Need To KnowOn 1 March 2020, the Skilled Immigration Act will come into force in Germany. It will primarily amend the Residence Act (AufenthG) and therefore change the rules applicable to employersGermanyImmigrationIus Laboris
ArticleRuling By German Labour Court Limits Unions' Digital Access RightsSince the Covid-19 pandemic and the resulting move toward home office for many employees, unions have been looking for ways to enter employers virtually...GermanyLitigation, Mediation & ArbitrationIus Laboris
ArticleVideo Surveillance Of Employees In Germany: Get Ready For Compliance Checks!Employers in Germany can face heavy fines for breaches of the data protection rules in relation to video surveillance of employees. This article gives guidance on how to avoid the pitfalls. GermanyPrivacyIus Laboris
ArticleA COVID Pass To Go To Work? The Position In Italy And BeyondFrom 15 October to 31 December 2021, workers cannot access any place of work in Italy without a ‘Green Pass'. GlobalCoronavirus (COVID-19)Ius Laboris
ArticleEmployment Law Review Of 2021The world of work has seen seismic changes in 2021. Organisations hit by pandemic-driven economic forces have been forced to restructure, while Brexit, immigration...GlobalEmployment and HRIus Laboris
ArticleMental Health At Work: What Can Employers Do?The World Health Organization has designated 10 October as World Mental Health Day. Work can be vital for our mental wellbeing, giving purpose and financial stability...GlobalEmployment and HRIus Laboris
ArticleRamadan Around The World: Global Perspectives On Workplace PracticesDuring the Islamic holy month of Ramadan, practicing Muslims will fast from sunrise to sunset for a period of 30 days. In this piece, we explore the considerations for employers...GlobalEmployment and HRIus Laboris
ArticleThe Four-Day Week Trial Results Are In: What Happened?A final report into a multi-national four-day week trial has been published. It declares the trial ‘a resounding success on virtually every dimension'...GlobalEmployment and HRIus Laboris
ArticleUnder Pressure: Mental Health At Work In Times Of UncertaintyToday is the World Day for Safety and Health at Work. To mark the occasion, we take a look at the important area of mental health in the workplace...GlobalEmployment and HRIus Laboris
ArticleWhat To Avoid Asking In InterviewsDuring job interviews, both candidates and employers need to find out if they are a good match and that can involve asking probing questions. GlobalEmployment and HRIus Laboris
ArticleWorkplace Mental Health In The Americas: Employer Duties And Legal TrendsEmployers across the Americas face rising expectations around workplace mental health. This article examines how evolving legal frameworks shape employer obligations, the consequences of non-compliance, and key enforcement and policy trends across five jurisdictions in the region.GlobalEmployment and HRIus Laboris
ArticleAI Is Here To StayThe future of the workforce depends on many factors, including those derived from demographic shifts and generational expectations.GlobalTechnologyIus Laboris
ArticleHong Kong To Expand Sexual Conviction Record ChecksThe Hong Kong Government has announced its plans to expand the existing Sexual Conviction Record Check (‘SCRC') scheme.Hong KongEmployment and HRIus Laboris
ArticleLabour Tribunal Rules On Gig Workers' StatusThe burgeoning gig economy has long presented a conundrum for employment law, with its unique model raising significant questions about employment status, as well as workers' rights and entitlements.Hong KongEmployment and HRIus Laboris