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‘Cumulative’ Maternity Dismissal Compensation

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The Antwerp Labour Court recently settled the question of whether compensation for maternity protection and separate compensation for discrimination can both be awarded for the same dismissal under Belgian law....more

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Ontario, Canada Court Awards Retired VP $1.8 Million in Damages for Unpaid Vacation, Deferred Bonus and Unvested Stock Options

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In Boyer v. Callidus, 2024 ONSC 20, the Ontario Superior Court of Justice found that an employee was entitled to $1.8 million in damages for unpaid vacation, bonuses, and stock options, because the terms of the relevant...more

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The reasonable person test—When constructive dismissal becomes employee’s failure to minimize damage

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On February 1, 2024, the Superior Court of Quebec decided that a senior executive with 35 years of service who had been constructively dismissed was not entitled to severance pay because he had declined the new position the...more

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UAE’s Remote Work Revolution: The Virtual Visa Advantage

In a world where remote work has become increasingly common, the UAE has taken a transformative step by introducing the one-year Remote Work Visa. This initiative allows individuals to reside in the UAE while working for...more

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What we mean by ‘pay’?

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Notwithstanding the ‘love’ cited by Raymond Carver in his masterpiece, one of the main reasons why people work is the pay. You might even say that people love pay. ...more

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Ontario Superior Court of Justice Awards Retired VP $1.8m in Damages for Incentive Compensation and Vacation Pay

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The Ontario Superior Court of Justice’s decision in Boyer v. Callidus, 2024 ONSC 20 (“Callidus”) serves as a helpful reminder to employers of the importance of carefully drafting, documenting, and communicating contractual...more

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New end-of-service gratuity system for foreign employees in Bahrain

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The Bahraini government has recently announced an update with respect to the payment of the end-of-service ‘leaving indemnity’ to non-Bahrainis in the private sector....more

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Canada Entered Last Phase of CPP Enhancements on January 1, 2024

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All Canadian employers other than those in Quebec are required to: Deduct Canada Pension Plan (CPP) contributions from their employees’ pensionable earnings if the employee meets certain conditions; Contribute an...more

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New French Profit-Sharing Act Sets 2025 Deadline for Profitable Small Companies

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In France, profit-sharing is the new black. After years of statutory value-sharing bonuses (starting in 2018) and the introduction of compulsory profit-sharing schemes in companies with at least 50 employees (since 2020), the...more

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Q1 2023 International Benefits Update

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In the first quarter of 2023, many European countries continue to update their family leave entitlements. These include Bulgaria increasing maternity leave by two months, Spain launching menstrual leave, and Ireland launching...more

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Every Benefit Everywhere All at Once: A Detailed Analysis of the 2023 Federal Budget’s Pension and Benefit Proposals

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On March 28, 2023, the federal government tabled its 2023 budget, “A Made-in-Canada Plan: Strong Middle Class, Affordable Economy, Healthy Future” (the “Budget”). Last week, our Tax Group released its comprehensive Budget...more

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Germany: Optimizing Severance Pay to Finance Early Retirement

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Little known and therefore little used in Germany is the option of providing pension contributions instead of severance pay. If an employee has plans to retire early, or if a mutually agreed termination of the employment...more

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Australia Takes Steps to Address Pay Secrecy and Gender Pay Gap

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According to the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA), an Australian Government statutory agency created by the Workplace Gender Equality Act 2012, the gender pay gap in Australia is 22.8%, with women on average earning...more

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Verjährung von Ansprüchen auf Urlaubsabgeltung

Bundesarbeitsgericht (BAG) konkretisiert Rechtsprechung - Gemäß § 7 Abs. 4 BUrlG ist Urlaub abzugelten, wenn er wegen Beendigung des Arbeitsverhältnisses ganz oder teilweise nicht mehr gewährt werden kann. Nachdem das BAG...more

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Canada’s Employment Insurance Sickness Benefits to be Extended From 15 to 26 Weeks and Federal Medical Leave from 15 to 27 Weeks

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On November 25, 2022, Canada announced that, commencing on December 18, 2022, Employment Insurance (EI) sickness benefits will be extended permanently from 15 weeks to 26 weeks. Accordingly, qualified individuals who...more

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UK Autumn Statement Round-up

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UK Chancellor Jeremy Hunt delivered the Autumn Statement (Medium-term Fiscal Plan) on November 17, 2022. The plan states that the government’s priorities are “stability, growth and public services,” and sets a markedly...more

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Littler World Cup Matchups Part 2: Short-Term Sick Pay

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The World Cup is fast approaching! Over the course of the tournament, we will be publishing our own matchups, comparing various aspects of labor and employment law in some of the participating countries. In Part I of this...more

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Employment measures against inflation in France and in the UK

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In response to rising inflation, the French and UK governments have instituted various measures that affect employers. - France - During the presidential campaign, Macron’s Government promised to increase purchasing...more

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Ontario, Canada Court of Appeal Finds Employers’ Discretion in Awarding Discretionary Bonuses Must be Exercised Fairly and...

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In Bowen v. JC Clark Ltd., 2022 ONCA 614, the Ontario Court of Appeal (OCA) put employers on notice that their discretion in awarding discretionary bonuses is not unconstrained and must be exercised fairly and reasonably. ...more

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Alberta Court of Appeal Finds Employee Must Express Lack of Consent to Employer’s Unilateral Reduction of Compensation Quickly to...

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Kosteckyj v Paramount Resources Ltd, 2022 ABCA 230 is an important Alberta Court of Appeal (ABCA) decision relating to constructive dismissal, as it assesses the timing of an employee’s objection to an employer’s unilateral...more

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French Supreme Court Approves the Macron Scale for Dismissal Damages

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On May 11, 2022, the French Supreme Court issued two long-awaited decisions on the statutory scale of indemnification—i.e., the Macron scale—currently applicable in cases of dismissal without cause....more

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British Columbia, Canada Court Decides CERB Payment Should be Deducted from Damage Award for Wrongful Dismissal

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In Reotech Construction Ltd. v Snider, 2022 BCSC 317 (Reotech), the Supreme Court of British Columbia found that the trial court erred when it did not deduct the employee’s $9,000 Canada Emergency Response Benefit (CERB)...more

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Key Developments for Employers in the UK - Issue 3

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Welcome to the third edition of The Employment Edit – a summary of the most important recent cases and news affecting employers in the UK. We hope you find this newsletter helpful and informative....more

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Update Bundesarbeitsgericht: Entscheidungsgründe zur „Rider“-Rechtsprechung veröffentlicht

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Am 10. November 2021 entschied das Bundesarbeitsgericht (BAG), dass Arbeitnehmende, die als sogenannte „Rider“ Speisen und Getränke mit dem Fahrrad ausliefern, grundsätzlich einen Anspruch auf Bereitstellung eines...more

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Littler Global Guide - Austria - Q4 2021

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Implementation of the “3G” Requirement at the Workplace, Effective November 1, 2021 - New Order or Decree - The “3G Rule,” which entered into effect on November 1, 2021, requires all employees who have contact with...more

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