Beyond the pandemic

The Effective Collective – The importance of an unfettered right to substitution – Supreme Court: “Deliveroo riders are not employees”

Freshfields whistleblowing survey 2023: Spotlight on whistleblowing trends in the US

Freshfields whistleblowing survey 2023: Awareness of whistleblowing procedures and training on them – what should employers do?

Freshfields whistleblowing survey 2023: Awareness of whistleblowing procedures and training on them – what should employers do?

Whistleblowing in the spotlight – changing attitudes to speak-up culture seen in the 2023 Freshfields whistleblowing survey

Employers of record – the sky is the limit? Part 6 – Restrictive covenants

Employers of record – the sky is the limit? Part 6 – Restrictive covenants

The Effective Collective - Striking just got even more disruptive

Austria’s New Whistleblower Protection Act – Part 2

Employers of record – the sky is the limit? Part 5 – Data protection

Employment, incentives and pensions: 10 things to look out for in 2023

Employers of record – the sky is the limit? Part 4 – Tax considerations

Employers of record – the sky is the limit? Part 3 – Employee leasing

Employers of record – the sky is the limit? Part 2 – intellectual property

International trends on workplace investigations

Hybrid and remote working becomes the norm – what does this mean for employers?

Employers of record – the sky is the limit? Part 1 – Equity-based incentives

Covid-19: An update on workplace protocols across Europe

Making flexible working the default - UK Government publishes consultation on flexible working

Towards a legal right to work from home in Europe?

Europe: videoconferencing systems in the regulatory spotlight

Designing a litigation strategy to address group workforce claims

The developing diversity landscape

The bells are jingling – can employees work from another jurisdiction?

Freshfields whistleblowing survey 2023: Spotlight on whistleblowing trends in the US

Freshfields whistleblowing survey 2023: Awareness of whistleblowing procedures and training on them – what should employers do?

Freshfields whistleblowing survey 2023: Awareness of whistleblowing procedures and training on them – what should employers do?

Whistleblowing in the spotlight – changing attitudes to speak-up culture seen in the 2023 Freshfields whistleblowing survey

More legislative changes impacting employers in Spain: Are you considering a termination of activities? Then you need to read this!

Austria’s New Whistleblower Protection Act – Part 2

Austria’s New Whistleblower Protection Act – Part 2

Spain: New information and consultation obligations in corporate transactions

Protect your business with restrictive covenants

Austria’s New Whistleblower Protection Act

Whistleblower Protection: Germany implements the EU Directive, at last!

Navigating new whistleblowing regimes

Recent developments reinforcing cross-border compliance and investigations efforts

Blowing the Whistle: The DFSA’s Whistleblower Protection Reform – The First of Its Kind in the UAE

EU Whistleblowing Directive finally implemented in Spain!

Employment, incentives and pensions: 10 things to look out for in 2023

Italy transposes the EU Whistleblowing Directive

The Parker Review – Moving beyond the boardroom

The Effective Collective – UK Government launches consultation on new ‘fire and rehire’ Code of Practice

The Effective Collective – 2022 in review and what to expect in 2023

International trends on workplace investigations

Spain: New law that strengthens promotion of existing equal treatment and non-discrimination rights

Gender equality in corporate boards – towards an EU Directive

Germany’s new draft Whistleblower Protection Act

WorkLife 2.0: FCA publishes policy statement on diversity and inclusion on listed company boards and executive committees

Belgian Government reaches political agreement on labour market reform

Whistleblowing in the EU, what now ?

The EU Whistleblowing Directive and Brexit - what does it mean for the UK?

Whistleblowing in the EU: more questions arise from the 2019 Directive as we reach the implementation deadline

Whistleblowing in the EU – less than six months to go before the directive’s implementation deadline!

EU proposes new transparency measures aimed at closing the gender pay gap

Europe: videoconferencing systems in the regulatory spotlight

Whistleblowing Survey Report – UK data suggests decline in willingness to speak up

Parker Review update shows meaningful progress on ethnic diversity

How to prepare for the EU directive’s implementation

From our US correspondent – an interview with Boris Feldman

Brexit – the changes and challenges for employers

The developing diversity landscape

Freshfields whistleblowing survey: impact of the #MeToo movement

Artificial intelligence and gender discrimination

Whistleblowing survey 2020: impact of COVID-19

Spain pushes for greater workplace gender equality

Whistleblowing 2023 – Changing attitudes to speak-up culture

The Effective Collective – The importance of an unfettered right to substitution – Supreme Court: “Deliveroo riders are not employees”

Designing a litigation strategy to address group workforce claims

UK Supreme Court hands down hotly-anticipated Asda decision on equal pay

A rise in health and safety-related group workforce disputes?

Trends to look out for in group workforce claims in 2021

The likely increase of group workforce claims in 2021

The Effective Collective – The importance of an unfettered right to substitution – Supreme Court: “Deliveroo riders are not employees”

Belgian Government further shapes labour market reforms

Belgian Government reaches political agreement on labour market reform

EU competition law and collective agreements in the age of the platform economy – a new equilibrium?

EU releases its package on better protection for platform workers

A new 'rider law' in Spain that will affect a part of the gig economy

Where do the platform workers stand? Status and protection in Europe and the US (PDF – 257KB)

German Federal Labour Court’s recent crowdworking judgment – how will it impact the gig economy?

ESG and people

US Appeals Court Upholds Nasdaq Board Diversity Rule … For Now

PRA and FCA proposals on diversity & inclusion and non-financial misconduct seek to drive change in the UK financial sector

ESG and people – what are the key areas of focus for global businesses?

The Effective Collective - Striking just got even more disruptive

Trends and Updates from the 2023 Proxy Season

Spain finally implements the Work-life Balance Directive

EU adopts new rules on pay transparency – What does it mean for global employers?

The Parker Review – Moving beyond the boardroom

Active Spanish legislator: New laws enhancing diversity at work

The Effective Collective – UK Government launches consultation on new ‘fire and rehire’ Code of Practice

The Effective Collective – 2022 in review and what to expect in 2023

Climate change and the workplace

The Effective Collective – Top 5 unionisation-related issues on a global transaction

The Effective Collective – Till derecognition do us part

The Effective Collective – Unions, strikes and the increase in requests for union recognition

Labour law and gas crisis: Who bears the remuneration risk of a of a work stoppage due to energy shortages

Implemented or not, the Directive on transparent and predictable working conditions has employers’ full attention

Incorporating ESG metrics into variable remuneration arrangements - what are the challenges?

Director and employee incentivisation - going green?

Climate change and the workplace

Sustainable pension investments - the position ahead of COP26

UK pensions and climate change – what's the latest?

Focus on forced labour risks: EU Commission publishes guidance for corporate due diligence

Business and Human Rights: Navigating the legal landscape

Green pension investments in the UK: a turning tide?

Net-zero pension funds – an update on climate change and pensions investments

Can video surveillance be used by employers in Germany as evidence to support dismissal? A recent decision suggests it might.

AI Act - The Parliament has had its say and final negotiations between co-legislators will start now

Italian ban on AI chatbot lifted: Updates on data protection investigation

UK explains how it will regulate AI

The EU's proposed AI regulation

Europe: videoconferencing systems in the regulatory spotlight

Artificial intelligence and gender discrimination

Latest development on the operation of share incentive scheme in Korea

Unlocking the potential of pension schemes as investors in growth – the Chancellor’s Mansion House speech

Employers of record – the sky is the limit? Part 6 – Restrictive covenants

Compliance with new US clawback rules delayed to December 1, 2023

Works council remuneration remains in spotlight in Germany

Compliance with new clawback rules may be required by August 8

Recent Legal Developments Relating to Compensation Clawbacks

UK Government supports proposal to allow expansion of pensions automatic enrolment

Spring Budget 2023 pensions tax threshold reforms - what are the implications?

Spring Budget 2023 – what are the key points from a people and reward perspective?

Pension Schemes Act 2021: joint MoU from DWP and Pensions Regulator on prosecution of criminal offences

Employers of record – the sky is the limit? Part 2 – intellectual property

Employee benefits for the 21st century

Employers of record – the sky is the limit? Part 1 – Equity-based incentives

Pension Schemes Act 2021 – six months on

Pensions overfunding: free money for members?

UK pension scheme funding requirements – what is going on?

Incorporating ESG metrics into variable remuneration arrangements - what are the challenges?

Director and employee incentivisation - going green?

Climate change and the workplace

Workers' Share Schemes?

EU proposes new transparency measures aimed at closing the gender pay gap

Pension transfer regulations: empowering trustees and protecting members?

Pension scheme trustees seek judicial review of RPI changes

Investment Association COVID-19 guidance for remuneration committees

Pregnant women and Covid-19 risk at the workplace

WorkLife 2.0: Living with Covid from 1 April - what does the latest UK Government guidance mean for employers?

Another update on vaccination across the globe

Covid-19 in the UK employment tribunal: what to expect in the year ahead

Austria becomes the first EU country to impose COVID-19 vaccines to all its adult population - what does this mean for employers?

The FCA’s expectations around remote and hybrid working in the UK

Step 4 of the UK government's roadmap – a gradual return to the workplace?

Workplace COVID testing and vaccination protocols in Europe – an update

Belgium and COVID-19: obligation to register non-homeworkable functions as of 1 April 2021

Workplace COVID testing and vaccination protocols in Europe

A rise in health and safety-related group workforce disputes?

Asia-Pacific employment law bulletin 2023