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?Will a digital filter to eliminate identifying details from job applications help reduce discrimination in recruitment? This article explores the pros and cons.GermanyEmployment and HRIus Laboris
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
Article‘Do You Speak German?' New Ruling Holds That A Works Council Cannot Impose A Language Requirement On EmployerA recent ruling held that the works council cannot require an employer to communicate with it in German, as long as the employer ensures that both sides can understand each other clearly.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
ArticleEmployers Of Record: Key Considerations Before Leasing LabourIf an employer needs to employ someone in a country where it has no base, there could be all sorts of legal and administrative complications concerning...GlobalEmployment and HRIus Laboris
ArticleForeign Voting Rights In Chile And Around The World: What Employers Need To KnowWith Chile's presidential election fast approaching, a last-minute debate has emerged over whether compulsory voting rules should apply to foreign residents.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 World Mental Health Day. To mark the occasion, we have republished our article exploring the important area of workplace mental health...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
ArticleRelaxed Immigration Conditions For Ukrainians Entering AustriaDue to the current conflict and the humanitarian crisis in Ukraine, the Austrian Ministries for Internal Affairs and for European and International Affairs have published and clarified the legal...GlobalImmigrationIus Laboris
ArticleData Privacy And Former Employees' Email Accounts In SlovakiaThe Office for Personal Data Protection of the Slovak Republic has now dealt with the issue of employers keeping access to a former employee's email account, twice. GlobalPrivacyIus 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