Expanding into the United States is a major milestone for any international tech company, but it also means entering one of the most complex employment law environments in the world. The US system is decentralized, with...more
12/3/2025
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At-Will Employment ,
Data Privacy ,
Employee Benefits ,
Employer Liability Issues ,
Employment Contract ,
Employment Discrimination ,
Employment Policies ,
Equity ,
Federal Labor Laws ,
Hiring & Firing ,
Independent Contractors ,
Misclassification ,
Multinationals ,
Offer Letters ,
Reasonable Accommodation ,
Startups ,
State Labor Laws ,
Technology Sector ,
Visas ,
Wage and Hour
As AI tools advance, multinational employers are grappling with a growing patchwork of governance frameworks. Notably in the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region, Japan, Singapore, India, and Australia are making moves that encourage...more
11/26/2025
/ Artificial Intelligence ,
Asia Pacific ,
Australia ,
Data Privacy ,
India ,
Japan ,
Multinationals ,
New Guidance ,
New Legislation ,
Regulatory Requirements ,
Risk Management ,
Singapore
Italy just became the first European country to adopt a national framework dedicated exclusively to artificial intelligence. The new framework, in force as of October 10, complements the EU AI Act and clarifies how existing...more
10/23/2025
/ AI Act ,
Artificial Intelligence ,
Data Protection ,
Data Use Policies ,
EU ,
General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) ,
Italy ,
Multinationals ,
New Legislation ,
Personal Data ,
Popular ,
Transparency
Many companies are accelerating US expansion or entry plans due to favorable policy shifts, rising demand for domestic supply chains, and shifting population dynamics. For example:
- Over the past decade, companies have...more
Japanese businesses expanding into the United States often focus on customers, site selection, and supply chains. But the greater shock usually comes from US workplace law. Labor and employment law in the States is...more
9/22/2025
/ Anti-Discrimination Policies ,
At-Will Employment ,
Class Action ,
Data Privacy ,
Employee Benefits ,
Employee Rights ,
Employer Liability Issues ,
Employment Discrimination ,
Employment Litigation ,
Employment Policies ,
Federal Labor Laws ,
Foreign Nationals ,
Foreign Workers ,
Form I-9 ,
Hiring & Firing ,
Human Resources Professionals ,
Labor Relations ,
Multinationals ,
Over-Time ,
Privacy Laws ,
State Labor Laws ,
Unions ,
Wage and Hour ,
Workplace Safety
The European Court of Justice (ECJ) just issued a ruling that expands the scope of EU disability discrimination law in Italy and beyond, confirming for the first time that indirect discrimination by association applies to...more
9/19/2025
/ Anti-Discrimination Policies ,
Associational Discrimination ,
Caregivers ,
Disability Discrimination ,
Disabled Children ,
Employer Liability Issues ,
Employment Discrimination ,
Employment Litigation ,
Employment Policies ,
EU ,
European Court of Justice (ECJ) ,
Indirect Discrimination ,
Italy ,
Reasonable Accommodation
Over 45 leading European companies just publicly urged the EU to pause the rollout of the EU AI Act’s impending rules for high-risk and general-purpose AI (GPAI) systems, citing concerns over regulatory complexity and...more
As Japanese companies expand to the US, many are finding that Texas offers key advantages for long-term growth, particularly in the Dallas and Houston regions. Notably, Texas lawmakers have taken steps in recent years to...more
6/19/2025
/ Automotive Industry ,
Business Expansion ,
Business Operations ,
Economic Development ,
Foreign Direct Investment ,
Incentives ,
Japan ,
Job Market ,
Logistics ,
Manufacturers ,
Multinationals ,
Relocation ,
Semiconductors ,
Tax Abatement ,
Technology Sector ,
Telecommunications ,
Texas
Brazil’s Federal Supreme Court recently suspended all pending lawsuits alleging that contractors should be reclassified to employees. The suspension, which was issued last month, covers both contractors who are engaged...more
Japan recently introduced new rules providing more support for working parents. These rules, which took effect April 1, amend the Child and Family Care Leave Act and the Next-Generation Children Act with the goal of helping...more
Given the strong economic ties between Japan and the U.S., the E-2 visa has become a well-established option for individuals looking to expand their business across the border. The E-2 visa is a type of nonimmigrant visa that...more
The H-1B visa program allows U.S. employers to hire highly skilled foreign professionals. But with a limited number of visas and high demand, early preparation is key. Here is a quick overview of the 2026 H-1B visa lottery...more
Employers with operations in the European Union should ensure they are familiar with a pay equity directive aiming to close the gender pay gap that will soon come fully online. The directive was signed into law in 2023, and...more
3/13/2025
/ Anti-Retaliation Provisions ,
Corporate Counsel ,
Employee Rights ,
Employer Liability Issues ,
Employer Responsibilities ,
Employment Policies ,
Equal Pay ,
EU ,
Gender-Based Pay Discrimination ,
Hiring & Firing ,
Job Applicants ,
Member State ,
Pay Equity Laws ,
Pay Gap ,
Pay Transparency ,
Reporting Requirements ,
Salaried Employees ,
Wage and Hour
The whirlwind first few weeks of the second Trump administration have left private employers with concerns and questions related to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) programs. In order to dispel myths and provide...more
2/17/2025
/ Affirmative Action ,
Diversity and Inclusion Standards (D&I) ,
Employer Liability Issues ,
Employment Discrimination ,
Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) ,
Executive Orders ,
Federal Contractors ,
Hiring & Firing ,
Human Resources Professionals ,
OFCCP ,
Recruitment Policies ,
Subcontractors ,
Trump Administration
As the new Trump administration takes shape, we anticipate three key trends in global mobility that will influence foreign talent acquisition across the globe: increased competition for skilled workers worldwide, a global...more
The European Union just provided much-needed clarity on what’s prohibited under its landmark EU AI Act, releasing guidance earlier this week on how businesses can comply with the law right as it begins to take effect across...more
India just released a landmark draft of new rules to refine and implement the Digital Personal Data Protection Act (DPDP Act) – which is India’s first comprehensive data privacy legislation regulating digital personal data...more
1/30/2025
/ Consent ,
Cyber Incident Reporting ,
Data Breach ,
Data Deletion ,
Data Privacy ,
Data Processing Rules ,
Data Processors ,
Data Protection ,
Data Protection Officers (DPOs) ,
Data Security ,
India ,
International Data Transfers ,
Multinationals ,
Notice Requirements ,
Personal Data ,
Popular ,
Privacy Laws ,
Privacy Policy ,
Proposed Rules
Our International Practice Group thought leaders have pulled together their top predictions for the new year so that employers can get a running start to 2025....more
1/17/2025
/ Artificial Intelligence ,
Employment Policies ,
Hiring & Firing ,
Human Resources Professionals ,
International Labor Laws ,
Labor Regulations ,
Mental Health ,
New Regulations ,
Pay Equity Laws ,
Pay Gap ,
Pay Transparency ,
Remote Working ,
Right to Disconnect ,
Wage and Hour
Visitors from around the world will descend on the U.S., Mexico, and Canada next year as the three countries jointly host FIFA's 2026 World Cup -- and your business might want to start preparing already. It’s being billed as...more
1/10/2025
/ Analytics ,
Artificial Intelligence ,
Business Disruption ,
Data Privacy ,
Employee Training ,
Employment Policies ,
Foreign Workers ,
Hiring & Firing ,
Human Resources Professionals ,
Marketing ,
Reasonable Accommodation ,
Soccer ,
Supply Chain ,
Sustainability ,
Technology ,
Temporary Employees ,
Wage and Hour ,
Workplace Safety ,
World Cup
As we close out 2024 and look ahead to 2025, one thing is clear: this has been a year like no other. From a groundbreaking Supreme Court ruling to a pivotal election result that will usher in a new administration, employers...more
12/12/2024
/ Affirmative Action ,
Agricultural Sector ,
Analytics ,
Artificial Intelligence ,
California ,
Car Dealerships ,
Construction Industry ,
Construction Workers ,
Cybersecurity ,
Data Privacy ,
Educational Institutions ,
Employee Benefits ,
Employer Liability Issues ,
Employment Contract ,
Employment Litigation ,
Employment Policies ,
Federal Contractors ,
Federal Labor Laws ,
Foreign Workers ,
Healthcare Workers ,
Hiring & Firing ,
Hospitality Industry ,
International Labor Laws ,
Labor Reform ,
Labor Relations ,
Manufacturing Employers ,
Mexico ,
Non-Compete Agreements ,
Pay Equity Laws ,
Professional Employer Organization ,
Retailers ,
Sports ,
Staffing Agencies ,
State Labor Laws ,
Student Athletes ,
Technology Sector ,
Trade Secrets ,
Wage and Hour ,
Workplace Investigations ,
Workplace Safety
The European Council recently approved a regulation that will ban products in the European Union that were made using forced labor. The new regulation covers products made with forced labor across the globe that are placed...more
The first-ever law protecting freelancers and independent contractors in Japan came into effect on November 1, requiring businesses that do work in the country to review their workplace practices and adjust as necessary. The...more
Less than two years from now, visitors from around the world will descend on the U.S., Mexico, and Canada, as the three countries jointly host FIFA’s 2026 World Cup – and your business might want to start preparing already....more
10/11/2024
/ Analytics ,
Artificial Intelligence ,
Business Disruption ,
Business Operations ,
Business Opportunities ,
Data Privacy ,
Employment Policies ,
Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) ,
Foreign Workers ,
Hiring & Firing ,
Hospitality Industry ,
Marketing ,
Public Accommodation ,
Soccer ,
Staffing Agencies ,
Supply Chain ,
Sustainability ,
Visitors ,
Wage and Hour ,
Workplace Safety ,
World Cup
New rules just took effect in Brazil regulating international data transfers, and employers doing business in the country must take note. Covered data processing agents – such as companies in Brazil that transfer data to...more
A Japanese supermarket chain is getting attention for implementing an AI tool called “Mr. Smile” that monitors workers for the quality and quantity of their smiles when interacting with customers, raising questions around the...more