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Employment law 5 in 5: March 2024

Employment law 5 in 5: March 2024

Five developments to read in March in less than five minutes.

3 April 2024 2 min read

Department of Labor increases minimum salary and compensation levels for overtime exemptions under the Fair Labor Standards Act

Department of Labor increases minimum salary and compensation levels for overtime exemptions under the Fair Labor Standards Act

The Department of Labor has issued its final rule on executive, administrative and professional and highly compensated employee exemptions under the Fair Labor Standards Act.

26 April 2024 4 min read

Paid leave and sick leave

Paid leave and sick leave

The French Labour Code has been amended to comply with EU requirements in relation to the accrual of holiday entitlement during sicknessabsence.

25 April 2024 2 min read

Department of Labor increases minimum salary and compensation levels for overtime exemptions under the Fair Labor Standards Act

Department of Labor increases minimum salary and compensation levels for overtime exemptions under the Fair Labor Standards Act

The Department of Labor has issued its final rule on executive, administrative and professional and highly compensated employee exemptions under the Fair Labor Standards Act.

26 April 2024 4 min read

Paid leave and sick leave

Paid leave and sick leave

The French Labour Code has been amended to comply with EU requirements in relation to the accrual of holiday entitlement during sicknessabsence.

25 April 2024 2 min read

FTC issues final rule banning non-compete clauses

FTC issues final rule banning non-compete clauses

FTC issues final rule banning non-competes.

24 April 2024 5 min read

New tripartite guidelines on flexible work

New tripartite guidelines on flexible work

From 1 December 2024, all employers in Singapore must fairly consider formal requests from employees for flexible work arrangements.

24 April 2024 7 min read

New guidance on personal data protection

New guidance on personal data protection

On 28 January 2024, a Ministerial Decision came into force, issuing the implementing regulation for Oman‘s personal data protection law.

22 April 2024 4 min read

Trending topics

Pay equity and pay transparency

In recent years, there has been an upward global trend in the implementation of new legal measures aimed at addressing pay equity and pay transparency. This trend continues to gather pace as more and more jurisdictions turn their focus to tackling this issue.

Working time

Working time issues are often complex and continue to evolve rapidly. Latest developments impact on matters such as annual leave and other time off work; working hours; disconnection from work; and employer recording obligations. This trend looks set to continue gaining momentum as both legislators and the courts continue to strengthen employee protection in this area.

Proposed amendments to the Czech Labour Code

Proposed amendments to the Czech Labour Code

A draft amendment to the Czech Labour Code concerning, ia, changes to the the monthly minimum wage has entered the legislative process.

22 April 2024 2 min read

Extension of the deadline for filing the Gender Pay Report

Extension of the deadline for filing the Gender Pay Report

The Ministry of Labour has announced that the deadline for companies to submit their 2022 - 2023 Gender Pay Report has been postponed until 15 July2024.

19 April 2024 1 min read

Maryland restricts noncompete and conflict of interest provisions for veterinary and healthcare professionals

Maryland restricts noncompete and conflict of interest provisions for veterinary and healthcare professionals

Maryland bill 1388, restricting non competes, is awaiting governor Wes Moore’s signature.

17 April 2024 3 min read

DLA Piper AI and employment podcast series

DLA Piper AI and employment podcast series

The DLA Piper AI and Employment Podcasts are a series of discussions of the key employment law issues facing employers arising out of AI. In each episode, lawyers from across DLA Piper’s global team discuss different topics employers need to address, offering insights and recommendations.

Managing anonymous whistleblowing reports: internet consultation launched

Managing anonymous whistleblowing reports: internet consultation launched

The Dutch government is consulting on requirements for submission and processing of anonymous whistleblowingreports.

16 April 2024 2 min read

Heightened enforcement of social insurance non-compliance by Chinese tax authorities

Heightened enforcement of social insurance non-compliance by Chinese tax authorities

The Chinese government has delegated more powers to the tax bureau in relation to the social insurance collection process.

15 April 2024 3 min read

Washington law creates new noncompete considerations for employers

Washington law creates new noncompete considerations for employers

Washington Governor Jay Inslee has signed Senate Bill 5935 into law, amending Chapter 49.62 of the Revised Code of Washington.

11 April 2024 4 min read

A new social security agreement between Italy and Japan

A new social security agreement between Italy and Japan

Italy and Japan have reached an agreement which will mean that those who are on international secondment will not have to pay social security contributions in both countries.

11 April 2024 1 min read

Supreme Court ruling on the calculation of sick days

Supreme Court ruling on the calculation of sick days

The Danish Supreme Court has passed a new judgment on the counting and calculation of sick days.

11 April 2024 2 min read

Pay transparency: Private Members Bill introduced

Pay transparency: Private Members Bill introduced

A Private Members Bill aimed at creating greater pay transparency has been introduced into Parliament

11 April 2024 1 min read