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US Employment Update: Third Circuit Adopts Majority Approach for Determining Whether Time Spent Donning and Doffing Must be Compensated Under the FLSA
On August 16, 2023, the Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit clarified the test courts should use when determining whether workplace uniforms or safety gear are integral and indispensable...
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Switzerland Employment Update: New Data Protection Act: What Do I Need to Know as an HR Manager?
The new Data Protection Act (nDPA) will come into force on September 1, 2023. Within the scope of the employment relationship, employee data is also regularly processed. This article provides...
read moreNew Zealand Employment Update: Restructuring? Think About Redeployment Obligations Early
The Employment Court has provided a timely reminder about an employer’s obligations to consider redeployment of an employee following the disestablishment of their role. New Zealand Steel Ltd v Haddad...
read moreItaly Employment Update: Ordinary and Causal Redundancy Fund “Weather Events”
National Labour Inspectorate, note no. 5056 of 13 July 2023 The National Labour Inspectorate draws attention to the protection profiles of workers for the risks related to heat damage. In...
read moreUK Employment Update: Untying the Knot: Navigating Divorce and Separation in the Workplace
In today's rapidly evolving workplace landscape, employers are increasingly recognising the importance of fostering a compassionate and supportive environment for their employees. While traditional leave policies address various life events,...
read moreLaos Approves Minimum Wage Increase
On August 16, 2023, Laos’ Prime Minister’s Office issued Notice No. 1502/PMO, which increases the minimum wage for all workers in Laos. This increase is a continuation of the stepped...
read moreNetherlands Employment Law Update: Cosmetic Surgery, Sick or Not?
Reportedly, as a result of the success of the movie Barbie, there is a boom in Botox treatments going on. And both in women and men, where in the latter...
read moreNetherlands Employment Update: Statement of the Week: “A Certificate of Conduct can be a Legally Valid Resolutive Condition of the Employment Contract”
Employers can expect employees to apply for and be granted a certificate of conduct/Verklaring Omtrent het Gedrag (VOG). Sometimes this follows from a legal obligation for the employer, other times...
read moreUK Employment Update: Ten top tips: Managing workplace investigations
The news has been filled with high-profile workplace investigations, covering issues such as alleged discriminatory behaviours, harassment, toxic culture, and widespread bullying. Failure to handle investigations well (whether in the...
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