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Employment law 5 in 5: November 2024

Employment law 5 in 5: November 2024

Five developments to read for November in less than five minutes.

28 November 2024 2 min read

Council adopts regulation to combat forced labour

Council adopts regulation to combat forced labour

The Council adopted a regulation prohibiting products manufactured using forced labour on the EU market.

2 December 2024 2 min read

New edition of global gender pay transparency guide

New edition of global gender pay transparency guide

The new edition of our global gender pay transparency guide is now available to GENIE subscribers.

2 December 2024 1 min read

Council adopts regulation to combat forced labour

Council adopts regulation to combat forced labour

The Council adopted a regulation prohibiting products manufactured using forced labour on the EU market.

2 December 2024 2 min read

New edition of global gender pay transparency guide

New edition of global gender pay transparency guide

The new edition of our global gender pay transparency guide is now available to GENIE subscribers.

2 December 2024 1 min read

New worker protections: Paid leave for disasters and climate change regulations

New worker protections: Paid leave for disasters and climate change regulations

Spain has implemented a series of new laws and regulations to protect the rights of employees in unforseen circumstances.

29 November 2024 2 min read

Increase to the minimum wage (update)

Increase to the minimum wage (update)

A draft government decision to increase the national minimum gross monthly base salary was released for public debate in October 2024.

29 November 2024 1 min read

Update on labour rights for digital platform workers

Update on labour rights for digital platform workers

New protections for digital platform workers have been proposed.

26 November 2024 2 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.

Right to disconnect

The right to disconnect is an evolving employment law trend. It is increasingly becoming a key focus of legislators across the globe as part of a wider theme of increasing employee protections.

Proposed bill to reform dismissal procedures and employee protections

Proposed bill to reform dismissal procedures and employee protections

A new bill has been introduced to streamline dismissal procedures and limit compensation for unfair dismissals.

21 November 2024 1 min read

Sweden expands sustainability reporting requirements under amended Annual Reports Act

Sweden expands sustainability reporting requirements under amended Annual Reports Act

As part of Sweden's CSRD implementation, firms must provide sustainability reports and engage with employee representatives.

20 November 2024 1 min read

Sweden proposes new legislation to attract highly qualified workers

Sweden proposes new legislation to attract highly qualified workers

The proposed changes implement the new EU Blue Card Directive.

20 November 2024 2 min read

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Texas federal court sets aside DOL overtime rule

Texas federal court sets aside DOL overtime rule

US court strikes down DOL's rule raising minimum salary for overtime exemptions nationwide.

20 November 2024 4 min read

New requirements for employee defence in disciplinary dismissals

New requirements for employee defence in disciplinary dismissals

A recent ruling in Spain has made disciplinary terminations more difficult.

19 November 2024 1 min read

Labour Ministry launches an initiative to support workers who have been laid off

Labour Ministry launches an initiative to support workers who have been laid off

A new programme has been launched to assist individuals who are recently unemployed.

19 November 2024 1 min read

China increases public holiday entitlement

China increases public holiday entitlement

From 2025, there will be an additional two public holidays in China.

15 November 2024 2 min read

Fines for hiring illegal residents reinforced

United Arab Emirates

Fines for hiring illegal residents reinforced

From 1 November 2024, employers face high fines for hiring illegal residents.

15 November 2024 1 min read

Ontario passes legislation amending the Employer Health Tax Act

Ontario passes legislation amending the Employer Health Tax Act

The Building Ontario For You Act recently received royal assent, making changes to various statutes in Ontario, including the Employer Health Tax Act.

15 November 2024 3 min read