For the purposes of talent acquisition and retention, multinational employers with U.S. parental leave policies may wish to roll out the exact same policies at all locations. However, this can easily turn into a tale of “no...more
In this episode, Diana Nehro, a shareholder in Ogletree Deakins’ International Practice Group, covers five of the most significant labor and employment concerns for multinational companies. Tune in for a discussion about...more
11/5/2018
/ Anti-Discrimination Policies ,
Anti-Harassment Policies ,
At-Will Employment ,
Employee Mobility ,
Employee Training ,
Employer Liability Issues ,
Employment Policies ,
Employment Tax ,
Foreign Jurisdictions ,
Foreign Workers ,
Gross Misconduct ,
Hiring & Firing ,
Incentive Compensation ,
International Labor Laws ,
International Tax Issues ,
Multinationals ,
Performance Incentives ,
Risk Management ,
Workplace Investigations
On March 8, 2017, Puerto Rico continued the overhaul of its employment laws by enacting, with immediate effect, Act No. 16, known as the “Puerto Rico Equal Pay Act.” The act is not only similar to the federal Equal Pay Act of...more
Terminations in Brazil are tricky enough. If “just cause”—which is statutorily established and defined—does not exist, an employer can be on the hook for quite a bit, including indemnities and taxes tied to the balance in the...more