Employment Update June 2023

12 June 2023 1 min read

In the most recent edition of our Benelux Employment Update, lawyers from our teams in Belgium, the Netherlands and Luxembourg consider the following hot topics:

Whistleblowing
Restrictive covenants: part 1- Non-competes
Trial periods

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United States

New task force, other federal developments target anti-competitive practices that impact workers

The Federal Trade Commission has established the Joint Labor Task Force to address deceptive, unfair, and anti-competitive labor practices that restrict workers' mobility and earning...

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Belgium

New remuneration thresholds for non-compete and training clauses

Revised index-linked thresholds are in force from 1 January 2025.

7 January 2025 2 min read

China

Enforcement of non-compete agreements in China

A discussion on the enforceability of non-compete agreements in China based on some model cases published by Chinese courts and labour arbitration tribunals.

20 January 2025 2 min read

United States

Non-compete and contractor policies set to change in Trump's NLRB

NLRB shifts to pro-employer stance under Trump, reversing Biden-era pro-labor policies.

6 December 2024 3 min read

United States

Federal crackdown on worker mobility restrictions continues despite early setbacks

The latest developments related to non-competes, non-poach agreements, forfeitures for competition, and more are discussed.

6 November 2024 8 min read

Sweden

Expansion of criminal liability for use of trade secrets

Individuals with lawful access could become criminally liable.

18 March 2025 1 min read