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Employment law and labour law articles and thought leadership, podcasts, videos and webinars from expert sources across the legal world. Explore articles covering topics such as Discrimination, Employee Benefits and Compensation, Health and Safety, Unfair/Wrongful Dismissal, Whistleblowing, Employment Rights, Outsourcing and Redundancy.

Belgian Government Introduces Draft Labor Law Reform: Key Changes On Work Rules, Part-Time Work, Night Work, And Notice Periods

On February 3, 2026, the Belgian government submitted a draft law containing various labor-related provisions.

Belgium Employment

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Crowell & Moring LLP

Gender Pay Gap And Pay Transparency Requirements In Italy

Gender pay gap and pay transparency are issues that companies in Italy are facing, and the Italian legislature has implemented specific legal provisions in recent years to reduce workplace disparity.

Italy Employment

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Greenberg Traurig, LLP

Regeerakkoord 2026 - 2030: wat betekenen de plannen voor werkgevers en werknemers?

In het regeerakkoord "Aan de slag" hebben D66, CDA en VVD een breed pakket aan voorgenomen maatregelen op het gebied van arbeid, sociale zekerheid en pensioen gepresenteerd.

Netherlands Employment

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Buren

Four Practical Tips To Foster Interfaith Harmony At Work

There is sometimes a sense that religion is becoming a declining force in society; and yet studies suggest the picture is more nuanced.

Worldwide Employment

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Ius Laboris

What's Happening In Employment Law In Ireland In 2026?

Ireland Employment

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Ius Laboris

HR In The Know 4/2026: Reclassification Of Civil Law Contracts In A New Form - Amended Draft Act On Extending The Powers Of The State Labour Inspection

Poland Employment

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Addleshaw Goddard

Milan–Cortina 2026: The Employment Law Behind The Winter Olympic And Paralympic Games

Italy Employment

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Littler Mendelson

The EU Platform Work Directive: What It Is And Why It Matters

Ireland Employment

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Arthur Cox

Travel Time Or Working Time? What The Latest CJEU Decision Means For Employers In Germany

Germany Employment

LM

Littler Mendelson

HR In The Know 3/2026: First Draft Law On Pay Transparency Directive Published

Poland Employment

AG

Addleshaw Goddard

Dutch Supreme Court Warns Of Risks In Long Term Hiring Of Agency Workers

Netherlands Employment

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Loyens & Loeff

Cyprus Moves Ahead With Pay Transparency Directive Implementation: Some Surprises In Draft Bill

Cyprus Employment

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Lewis Silkin

Labor Law Elements In The Coalition Agreement

Germany Employment

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McDermott Will & Schulte

Employer Of Record – New Technical Directive From The Employment Agency

Germany Employment

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McDermott Will & Schulte

What's Another Year 2026 - Finance

Ireland Finance

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Arthur Cox

Enforcement Of Play Claims From Austria To Malta (Podcast)

Malta Litigation

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WH Partners

Taxation In Slovakia 2026 (Video)

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Zugimpex International GmbH

Updates To The Irish Fitness And Probity Regime: What Firms Need To Know

Ireland Finance

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Maples Group

Are Company Directors Liable For Patent Infringements? (2025) (Video)

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Bardehle Pagenberg

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Modifications du Code pénal social - Sanctions en cas de non-respect des dispositions relatives aux horaires flottants

Belgium Employment

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Claeys & Engels

Part-time And Fixed-Term Employment In Denmark

Denmark Employment

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Poul Schmith

FAQ: Employment Law In Denmark – Part 5 – Restrictive Covenants

Denmark Employment

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Poul Schmith

FAQ: Employment Law In Denmark – Part 4

Denmark Employment

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Poul Schmith

FAQ: Employment Law In Denmark – Part 3

Denmark Employment

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Poul Schmith

FAQ: Employment Law In Denmark – Part 2

Denmark Employment

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Poul Schmith

FAQ: Employment Law In Denmark – Part 1

Denmark Employment

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Poul Schmith

Unfair/ Wrongful Dismissal

Employment Case Law Selection - France | Second Semester Of 2025

This newsletter presents five court decisions handed down in recent months.

France Employment

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Dechert

Sélection de jurisprudence de droit social – France | Second semestre 2025

Cette newsletter présente 5 décisions de jurisprudence rendues au cours des derniers mois...

France Employment

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Dechert

German Regional Labor Issues Ruling On The Domestic Application Of General Protection Against Dismissal

Technological progress offers employees and employers increasing opportunities for flexible employment arrangements.

European Union Employment

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Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart

Τερματισμος Της Εργοδοτησης Λογω «Περιορισμου Του Ογκου Της Εργασιας Ή Της Επιχειρησεως» - Άρθρο 18(Γ)(Vii) - N. 24/1967

Cyprus Employment

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Kinanis LLC

Labour and Employment Comparative Guide

Belgium Employment

AdLex Advocaten & Bemiddelaars

Labour and Employment Comparative Guide

Luxembourg Employment

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BSP

The Netherlands: No Longer Offering Work Can Amount To Wrongful Termination

Netherlands Employment

LM

Littler Mendelson

Getting Redundancy Right In Northern Ireland – Part 1: Handling Individual Redundancies With Care

Ireland Employment

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Lewis Silkin

The Netherlands: No Longer Offering Work Is Not Dismissal

Netherlands Employment

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Littler Mendelson

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Employment Litigation/ Tribunals

Dismissal Of Prevention Advisors | Formal Designation Not Required For Legal Protection

In a landmark decision dated 18 November 20241, the Belgian Supreme Court (Cour de cassation/Hof van Cassatie) ruled that the absence of a formal designation does not exclude an employee from the legal protection...

Belgium Employment

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Simont Braun

Economics Weekly Alert 46/2025

Το Τμήμα Φορολογίας ενημερώνει ότι, η ημερομηνία υποβολής της Ετήσιας Δήλωσης Παρακράτησης Φόρου

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KPMG in Cyprus

Computer Says "No" (For Now) – To AI In Employment Disputes

In a new Workplace Relations Commission (the "WRC") decision (Fernando Oliveira v Ryanair DAC), (the "Ryanair case"), the WRC characterised the employee claimant's submission, drafted with the assistance of Artificial Intelligence...

Ireland Technology

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Matheson

High Court Overturns Labour Court Findings In Verizon EWC Dispute

Ireland Employment

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Arthur Cox

Pas de reconnaissance du droit pour le salarié de se taire en entretien préalable à un licenciement ou une sanction

France Employment

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Bignon Lebray

Labour and Employment Comparative Guide

Belgium Employment

AdLex Advocaten & Bemiddelaars

Labour and Employment Comparative Guide

Luxembourg Employment

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BSP

The Netherlands: No Longer Offering Work Can Amount To Wrongful Termination

Netherlands Employment

LM

Littler Mendelson

US Fund Managers: What To Know About Luxembourg Payroll & Social Security Taxes – New York Office Snippet

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Loyens & Loeff

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Health & Safety

Travel Time Or Working Time? What The Latest CJEU Decision Means For Employers In Germany

Monday morning, 7:15 a.m. A company vehicle pulls out of the parking lot. The destination is a conference hotel about 90 minutes away for a training session. One employee is driving, another is answering work emails, and a third is relaxing in the back seat.

Germany Employment

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Littler Mendelson

Horizon Scanner: Energy, Planning, Infrastructure And Construction January 2026 - Employment

The Government announced new increased minimum salary thresholds which will occur in phases, with the first increase to apply from 1 March 2026, raising general employment permits to €36,605...

Ireland Employment

AC

Arthur Cox

Understanding Malta's Updated Labour Migration Policy

Malta's Labour Migration Policy regulates the employment of Third-Country Nationals (TCNs), ensuring that labour migration responds to genuine market needs while protecting workers' rights and supporting social cohesion.

Malta Employment

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Mamo TCV Advocates

La France A, Au Moins, Un Budget De La Sécu Pour 2026

France Employment

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August Debouzy

Loi de financement de la sécurité sociale pour 2026 : les principales dispositions pour les employeurs

France Employment

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Delsol Avocats

Hygiène, sécurité et conditions de travail | Sélection de jurisprudence – France | Second semestre 2025

France Employment

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Dechert

Law 5239/2025 On Fair Work For All: Simplifying Legislation – Supporting Workers – Protection In Practice

Greece Employment

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Bernitsas Law

Employment & Pensions Developments: A Round-up Of 2025

Ireland Employment

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William Fry

Big Jump In Claims Under Whistleblowing Act

Ireland Employment

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Lewis Silkin

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Redundancy/Layoff

Dutch Council Of State Issued A Critical Opinion On WOVOF

On 15 December 2025, the Dutch Council of State (CoS; in Dutch: Raad van State) issued a critical opinion on the draft bill on transfer of undertaking in bankruptcy...

Netherlands Employment

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Loyens & Loeff

Focus On Labour Law – 4th Quarter 2025

As the year draws to a close, we are issuing our last Focus on Labour Law for 2025 with its usual overview of important labour court decisions of the last few months and updates on new legislation.

Worldwide Employment

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Oppenhoff

Redundancy In Malta: Legal Requirements And Strategic Considerations

At Maltese Law, employers may only terminate employment contracts for two reasons; redundancy and a good and sufficient cause.

Malta Employment

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GVZH Advocates

Τερματισμος Της Εργοδοτησης Λογω «Περιορισμου Του Ογκου Της Εργασιας Ή Της Επιχειρησεως» - Άρθρο 18(Γ)(Vii) - N. 24/1967

Cyprus Employment

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Kinanis LLC

Labour and Employment Comparative Guide

Belgium Employment

AdLex Advocaten & Bemiddelaars

Labour and Employment Comparative Guide

Luxembourg Employment

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BSP

Getting Redundancy Right In Northern Ireland – Part 1: Handling Individual Redundancies With Care

Ireland Employment

LS

Lewis Silkin

Ireland Employment Law Round-Up: What's Ahead For Employers

Ireland Employment

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Walkers

Restructuring For International Employers: A Ius Laboris Guide

Worldwide Employment

IL

Ius Laboris

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Latest Videos

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'Good Jobs' Podcast: Unpacking The Way Forward (Podcast)

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Lewis Silkin

Employers To Update ERGANIS With Employment Terms -immediate Action Required To Comply (Video)

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Solsidus Law

Cross-border Remote Work | Remuneration Essentials (Video)

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Arendt & Medernach

Les mauvais résultats d'une campagne d'influence ne justifient pas la résiliation du contrat. (Video)

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Influxio Avocats

What Does Spain's New Bill Mean For Working Time And The Right To Disconnect?

IL

Ius Laboris

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