After the modifications to the discrimination legislation earlier this year, a second act has recently been published. The Act of 28 June 2023, published on 20 July 2023, changes the three Belgian discrimination acts...

The legal situation for German employers regarding COVID-19 regulations is still dynamic.

In Pham v Qualified Metal Fabricators Ltd, 2023 ONCA 255, the Court of Appeal reached two conclusions that are relevant to Ontario employers...

In 2023, Looking ahead, we explore the most important trends and developments related to labour and employment law in Belgium.

Effective 1 February 2024, federally regulated employers who dismiss an employee without cause must give the employee notice in writing of the termination of their employment...

Under the Italian legal system, before serving an individual dismissal due to objective justified reasons, the employer is required to assess the possibility to relocate within the company's organisation...

Poland has been a part of the European Union since 2004. This step forced governments to simplify procedures of pursuit of economic activities. However, the number of regulations concerning doing business is still huge.

On April 23, 2024, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) issued its final rule prohibiting all non-compete agreements for all employees at all levels, with only extremely limited exceptions.

Jackson Lewis is a founding member of L&E Global, a worldwide alliance of independent law firms providing advice and counsel on employment law matters.

Since 1 December 2022, new provisions of the Canada Labour Code (CLC) have required federally regulated employers to provide their employees with up to 10 days of annual paid medical leave.

Recently, a first version of the "Guide to Reporting Sexual Harassment in the Workplace" has been published. This guide serves as an aid for organizations to develop a protocol for sexual harassment in the workplace.

From a labour perspective, Chile offers a semi-flexible labour relationship system. Although employment contracts must comply with minimum regulations in relation to working hours, remuneration, among others, ...

Jackson Lewis' International Employment practice group regularly assists clients with global employment and mobility issues in well over 100 countries.

Jackson Lewis' International Employment practice group regularly assists clients with global employment and mobility issues in well over 100 countries.

In a first across Canada, the British Columbia Supreme Court has held that an employee was not constructively dismissed when she was placed on an unpaid leave of absence following her refusal to abide by her employer's mandatory COVID-19 vaccination policy.

Regulatory bodies oversee certain professional workers, including teachers, accountants, and many health professionals. These regulatory bodies often impose standards...

The Netherlands is generally considered a perfect springboard into the European market. Many companies have already chosen the Netherlands as their gateway to Europe.

However, a recent decision by the Divisional Court makes it clear that borders will not protect employers from owing severance pay to qualifying Ontario employees.

An Ontario court recently awarded significant damages – including $15,000 in moral damages – to an employee who had been wrongfully dismissed. In fashioning this damages award...

Federally-regulated employers with 10 or more employees must post pay equity notices in their workplaces by 1 November 2021.