ArticleBack To The Office: Ending A Telework AgreementA German court has considered the requirements for an employer to terminate a telework agreement.GermanyEmployment and HRIus Laboris
ArticleNever-Ending Story: German Employer Pays For Mistakes In The Application ProcessFor employers interviewing potential workers in Germany, the case law remains as strict as ever. The bottom line: Take the greatest possible care...GermanyEmployment and HRIus Laboris
ArticleWhat Costs Must The Employer Bear When An Employee Relocation Is Declared Invalid?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. GermanyEmployment and HRIus Laboris
ArticleWhat To Do When An Employee Dies? A Guide For GermanyHow 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.GermanyEmployment and HRIus Laboris
ArticleCoronavirus: Guide For International EmployersThe 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...GlobalCoronavirus (COVID-19)Ius Laboris
ArticleCOVID-19: Back To Work GuideThe rules change frequently and so the Guide is regularly updated, with the date we last changed the text marked prominently at the head of each country section.GlobalCoronavirus (COVID-19)Ius Laboris
Article9 Ways To Support Neurodiversity At WorkToday 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.GlobalEmployment and HRIus Laboris
ArticleDemographic Trends Across BordersBoth 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.GlobalEmployment and HRIus Laboris
ArticleGlobal Talent Visa Category Launched In The UKThe Global Talent visa launched on 20 February 2020 after being announced by the Government in August last year.GlobalImmigrationIus Laboris
ArticleIndividual Taxation And The MetaverseIn 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. GlobalTaxIus Laboris
ArticleHong Kong Pensions UpdateOver the past weeks, there has been some important news on the pension regime in Hong Kong that employers and employees should be mindful of.Hong KongEmployment and HRIus Laboris
ArticleNo Place For Pregnancy DiscriminationA Hong Kong employee dismissed via WeChat while in hospital has been awarded substantial damages for pregnancy discrimination.Hong KongEmployment and HRIus Laboris
ArticleIndia's Haryana State Beefs Up Sexual Harassment LawIndia's 2013 law on sexual harassment of women in the workplace (the so called ‘POSH Act') requires the Internal Committee of each covered organisation to submit an annual report.IndiaEmployment and HRIus Laboris
ArticleNew Standards For Crèches Across IndiaOn 30 January 2024, the Ministry of Women and Child Development released national minimum standards for crèches (daycare facilities).IndiaFood, Drugs, Healthcare, Life SciencesIus Laboris
ArticleDo Employees Have A Right To Work Remotely?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...IsraelEmployment and HRIus Laboris
ArticleIs It Time To Review Your Vacation Policy?The new year should prompt employers to review (and re-think) their annual leave policies for employees in Israel.IsraelEmployment and HRIus Laboris
ArticleNew Provisions Introduced In Italy To Fight The Gender Pay GapOn 18 November 2021, Law 162/2021 was published, introducing some important amendments to the Italian Equal Opportunity Code.ItalyEmployment and HRIus Laboris
ArticleAn Employer's Guide To Pay And Perks In JapanFrom minimum wage compliance to social insurance obligations, employers must navigate a complex legal framework in Japan when it comes to pay and benefits.JapanEmployment and HRIus Laboris
ArticleCultural Attitudes To Whistleblowing: KazakhstanThe upcoming implementation of the EU Whistleblowing Directive is a good occasion to take a closer look at the cultural implications of whistleblowing in Kazakhstan.KazakhstanEmployment and HRIus Laboris