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On 1 May 2026, a significant reform to the Federal Labour Law was enacted. The legislation sets out a gradual transition to a 40-hour working week, accompanied by revised overtime rules and new requirements...me.

Following the general election result, Labour received enough votes to govern alone and can implement its manifesto policies.

This article sets out what limitation periods apply to some of the most common employee claims against employers in Poland.

A new insurance scheme provides a three-month safety net for those who lose their jobs in the UAE.

Pay equity analysis and a robust assessment of what causes disparities are key tools in the fight to tackle the gender pay gap in the workplace.

Individual slights based on race, gender, age or sexual orientation are microaggressions and can have a major negative impact on employees' wellbeing.

This article sets out the newly introduced health and safety measures for preventing Covid-19 infection in workplaces in Venezuela. Effective from 1 June 2020 and following the gradual relaxation of quarantine in Venezuela, the Health ...

The Australian Human Rights Commission (AHRC), an independent body that investigates discrimination complaints and human rights breaches...

How will the wide-ranging containment measures announced in Belgium on 12 March affect employers and how can they mitigate their impact? This article provides guidance.

What should employers in Belgium have in mind from the start of 2020? This article sets out some key points.

Are rights and well-being of employees protected by the organisations in this fast evolving world? This article provides details.

The Brussels Labour Court recently considered the case of an unsuccessful job applicant who was inadvertently emailed evidence that she had been discriminated against due to her age.

Can employers in France require employees to get vaccinated against COVID-19 and can they take any action against them if they refuse to do so? This article explains.

In a recent decision, the Litigation Chamber of the Belgian Data Protection Authority (DPA) indicated that it is unlikely that valid consent to the processing of biometric...

Brazil has introduced new measures to assist employers managing the employment consequences of the COVID-19 crisis. This article explains.

Managing employees who refuse to comply with a corporate face mask policy can be challenging for employers. In Canada, the Alberta Court of Queen's Bench has officially weighed in on the debate.

The Canadian Supreme Court has confirmed that provisions imposed on Uber drivers requiring them to resort to international arbitration in the event of disputes were inequitable.