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After years of piecemeal reform, the UK’s parental leave and pay system is set for a comprehensive review. For employers, HR teams and employees, this is a significant and welcome development. Since the introduction of...more
The Government has published an implementation roadmap for the Employment Rights Bill, outlining a phased approach to the introduction of its extensive reforms. Employers will welcome having more clarity on timings, as well...more
It is rare for employers to receive genuinely positive news in the data protection sphere, but the Data (Use and Access) Act 2025 (DUAA) is a notable exception. The DUAA aims to ease compliance burdens, introduce greater...more
Read: Latest edition of our Gender Pay Transparency Guide now available -The June 2025 edition of our Gender pay transparency: A global guide to employer obligations is now available, covering the latest developments in...more
The annual meeting of the International Labour Organization (the ‘ILO’) concluded earlier this month. We summarise the key developments from the conference, which includes the adoption of new labour standards around...more
In Japan, standard working hours are limited to eight hours per day and 40 hours per week. However, flexibility is built into the system through structured agreements and exemptions. We explore the essentials for employers...more
The Australian Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer Employment, Industrial Relations and Safety team help our clients achieve success across the full range of workplace issues. In truth, the legal and social environment has never...more
In Part 3 of our series, we’ll look at the standard of proof, the conduct of interviews, how each country aims to protect confidentiality and whistleblowers, and privacy....more
From minimum wage compliance to social insurance obligations, employers must navigate a complex legal framework in Japan when it comes to pay and benefits. This short guide sets out the essentials to help businesses stay...more
Welcome to your weekly update from the A&O Shearman Pensions team, covering all the latest legal and regulatory developments in the world of workplace pensions. Government to legislate to help with Virgin Media issues - The...more
The year 2024 witnessed various changes in employment law in the People's Republic of China. This article summarizes the key developments from the past year and offers an outlook on the changes we have seen and further...more
INTERNATIONAL EMPLOYEES – WHEN DO THEY HAVE UK EMPLOYMENT RIGHTS? The question of jurisdiction and application of UK employment rights is a growing problem for employers, as employees increasingly work in multiple...more
As we move further into 2025, significant changes are on the horizon for employee benefits across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa (EMEA). From increases in national insurance contributions in the UK to landmark pension...more
5 developments to read for May in less than 5 minutes - In the Middle East, steps towards further localisation of workforces continue with a new law in Bahrain requiring half of the workforce in privatised state services to...more
On May 28, 2025, the Ontario Government introduced the Working for Workers Seven Act, 2025 (Bill 30). If passed, Bill 30 will amend the Employment Standards Act, 2000 (ESA), Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA), and...more
The Automotive Industry Action Group (AIAG) recently published Version 2.0 of its new Due Diligence Reporting Template (DDRT). The DDRT supports AIAG’s Forced Labor Due Diligence Program for the automotive industry. According...more
In Part 2 of our series, we’ll look at who forms part of an investigation team, how location affects which laws apply to an investigation, notification and timing requirements. (Part 1 covers the definition of ‘workplace’...more
In today’s global workplace, managing sexual harassment complaints is no longer a matter confined to a single jurisdiction. As companies expand across borders, their legal obligations become increasingly complex....more
This week, the Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) commenced consultation on updates to its Code of Practice in light of the UK Supreme Court’s ruling that the terms “woman”, “man” and “sex” in the Equality Act refer...more
Welcome to our monthly update on current legal issues for trustees of DB and hybrid pension schemes, designed to help you stay up to date with key developments between trustee meetings and to support the legal update item on...more
Seyfarth recently hosted a webinar entitled ‘Managing Cross-Border Sexual Harassment Investigations in Australia and Asia’, addressing the practical considerations that employers should be aware of when investigating...more
Globalization continues to transform workplaces into vibrant intersections of cultures and practices. Yet with this richness comes complexity: Cross-cultural misunderstandings can easily escalate into disputes when legal...more
“Curiosity killed the cat” is a proverb “used to warn of the dangers of unnecessary investigation or experimentation” (Wikipedia) or is an idiom “said to warn someone not to ask too many questions about something” (Cambridge...more
Welcome to your weekly update from the A&O Shearman Pensions team, covering all the latest legal and regulatory developments in the world of workplace pensions. TPR publishes annual funding statement - The Pensions...more
Today is the World Day for Safety and Health at Work. To mark the occasion, we take a look at the important area of mental health in the workplace, something that has become one of the most pressing concerns for employers...more