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The European Union is an economic and political partnership comprised of 27 nations within the Eurozone. The EU was established in 1948 to promote stability and cooperation among member states in the aftermath of WWII. The EU maintains a common currency as well as several intranational institutions, including the European Parliament and the European Commission. less -
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A New Entity Abroad, Part I - Hiring Employees

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One of the primary concerns for an organization that wants to start conducting business in a new country must be the laws of the specific country. Employment regulations vary widely from country to country and may be so...more

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2024 Summer Olympics Series: Spain

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The 2024 Summer Olympic Games began Friday, July 26. To celebrate this international event, Littler offices around the globe will share key changes in labor and employment laws that have transpired since the last time their...more

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Tackling the Pay Gap in Poland: From “Nice to Have” to Essential

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Poland and other EU countries will have to implement the principles of equal pay and transparency into their laws by June 7, 2026, to comply with Directive (EU) 2023/970 of the European Parliament and Council of May 10, 2023,...more

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European Parliament Adopts Artificial Intelligence Act

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On March 13, 2024, European Union policymakers finally passed the long anticipated Artificial Intelligence Act (AI Act), the world’s first comprehensive artificial intelligence (AI) legislation, providing employers with...more

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Information des salariés sur la relation de travail

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Depuis le 1er novembre 2023, les employeurs sont tenus de porter à la connaissance de leurs salariés certaines informations sur la relation de travail. L'identité des parties à la relation de travail...more

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Workplace Law Forecast 2024 - Your workplace law recap for 2023 and predictions for 2024 to help you prepare for the coming year.

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When I reflect on the relationship that our firm has with our clients, I’m most proud of the fact that you can always count on us. That often means defending complex litigation, steering you through regulatory threats,...more

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ESG Guidepost | Issue 4

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Katten ESG Guidepost is a monthly publication highlighting the latest news, legal and regulatory developments involving environmental, social and governance matters....more

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Keine Entfristung von Arbeitsverhältnissen aufgrund Urlaubsgewährung

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Bundesarbeitsgericht (BAG) konkretisiert Anforderungen an Fortsetzungshandlungen im Rahmen des § 15 Abs. 6 TzBfG Wird ein Arbeitsverhältnis nach Erreichen des vereinbarten Zwecks oder über die vereinbarte Befristungsdauer...more

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Kontrola trzeźwości zgodna z przepisami RODO

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Zgodnie z niedawno uchwaloną przez Sejm ustawą o zmianie ustawy – Kodeks pracy oraz niektórych innych ustaw, pracodawcy uzyskają możliwość kontrolowania pracowników (i nie tylko – patrz niżej) pod kątem zawartości alkoholu...more

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New Requirements For Employment Agreements In Europe

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Following the enactment of the Directive on Transparent and Predictable Working Conditions (the “Directive”), EU Member States have had to implement into their national laws additional information obligations on employers....more

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Sunset for IR35 and (some) retained EU law

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In separate developments, the UK government announced two potentially significant changes for employers. The Retained EU Law (Revocation and Reform) Bill could mean that at least some EU-derived employment law will expire on...more

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Increased Scrutiny of Employee Monitoring Practices: Top 5 Takeaways Employers Need to Know

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We are observing growing regulatory scrutiny of advanced employee monitoring practices, particularly from the European Union. Here are the key takeaways... ...more

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Dutch Employment know how update

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This update provides an overview of the latest important developments in Dutch Employment legislation and case law. On 5 July 2022, the Dutch House of Representatives adopted the legislative proposal for the Work Where You...more

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On your mark! Get set! Vacation! FAQs on German Vacation Law (Part 2)

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In the midst of the vacation season, many employers in Germany are prompted to address old and new questions surrounding the issue of vacation. This Insight series, "On your marks! Get set! Vacation!" is designed to help...more

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On your mark! Get set! Vacation! FAQs on German Vacation Law (Part 1)

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In the midst of the vacation season, many employers in Germany are prompted to address old and new questions surrounding the issue of vacation. This Insight series: "On your mark! Get set! Vacation!" is designed to help...more

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Deadline Approaching for European Union Employers to Adopt Modernized Working Conditions

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The European Union’s Transparent and Predictable Working Conditions Directive (TPWC) released in 2019 is quickly approaching its August 2 transposition deadline, by which date each Member State will have to pass legislation...more

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Labor and Employment Law Issues in UK and EU Outsourcing Transactions, Part 2: A Conversation with Lee Harding

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Welcome to the conclusion of our two-part Spotlight post with Lee Harding in which we discuss key employment/labor and employment law issues in relation to UK and EU outsourcing transactions. In Part 1, we talked about key...more

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European information and consultation in business sales: comparative guide

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Difficult employment issues can arise during an international business purchase and what is straightforward in one country can prove challenging in another...more

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The Netherlands: The District Court for Zeeland-West-Brabant Recently Issued an Interesting Judgment about Freedom of Expression...

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A recent sub-district court decision in the Netherlands dealt with the limits of an employee’s freedom of expression. In this case, an intensive care nurse at the Elisabeth-Tweesteden Hospital (ETZ) was given a warning for...more

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Parental Leave Poised for a Significant Expansion in Denmark

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Denmark’s parliament recently received an agreement between the Danish Trade Union Confederation and the Confederation of Danish Employers on proposing an expansion of paternity and maternity leave. This September 13, 2021...more

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Littler 2021 European Employer Survey Report - November 2021

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Executive Summary - Despite all that remains uncertain for European employers – involving the trajectory of the COVID-19 pandemic, new working models or any number of other emergent workforce issues – one area has come...more

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Germany: 3 practical tips for introducing a vaccination bonus in your company

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Companies are dependent on as many of their employees as possible being vaccinated against the coronavirus. Otherwise, staff deployment becomes difficult, as in the case for business trips—or even practically impossible, as...more

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BREAKING: Green Pass Required for All Employees in Italy

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On Friday, October 15, 2021, Italy rolled out one of the world’s strictest COVID-19 requirements.  In an attempt to reduce the spread of COVID-19 and to move beyond the pandemic, Italy required the country’s entire workforce,...more

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The European Court of Justice Ruling on Headscarf Bans in the Workplace

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According to a recent decision of the European Court of Justice (ECJ), employers may prohibit employers from wearing any visible sign of political, ideological, or religious conviction in the workplace under narrow...more

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Vaccination FAQs for European Employers

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The Situation: With COVID-19 vaccination campaigns underway throughout Europe, employers are eager for a return to pre-pandemic activities. However, given the pace of the vaccine roll-out and ongoing workplace restrictions...more

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