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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.

Working time

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Unpacking proposed changes to Canada’s federal employment, labour, and human rights laws

Unpacking proposed changes to Canada’s federal employment, labour, and human rights laws

The 2024 Federal Budget proposes several changes to federal employment laws.

8 May 2024 3 min read

Hong Kong 418 rule to be replaced by 468 rule

Hong Kong 418 rule to be replaced by 468 rule

Hong Kong is expected to change its Employment Ordinance, replacing the ‘418’ rule with a ‘468’ rule.

3 May 2024 1 min read

A look at global employee disconnect laws for US counsel

A look at global employee disconnect laws for US counsel

The right to disconnect is being implemented globally to protect workers from burnout in the digital age.

1 May 2024 9 min read

Compensable ‘hours worked’ further defined by California Supreme Court

Compensable ‘hours worked’ further defined by California Supreme Court

On 25 March 2024, the California Supreme Court further clarified the boundaries of ‘hours worked’ under California law.

1 May 2024 7 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

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

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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

California Supreme Court: Compensable ‘hours worked’ further defined

California Supreme Court: Compensable ‘hours worked’ further defined

The California Supreme Court clarified the term ‘hours worked’ under California law in Huerta v. CSI Electrical Contractors on March 25, 2024.

9 April 2024 7 min read

The latest changes to holiday pay in the UK and what they mean for employers

The latest changes to holiday pay in the UK and what they mean for employers

In January 2024, the UK government introduced new regulations, The Employment Rights (Amendment, Revocation and Transitional Provision) Regulations 2023.

4 April 2024 5 min read

New bill implementing whistleblowing directive (update)

New bill implementing whistleblowing directive (update)

A new bill implementing the EU Whistleblower Directive into Polish law was published in January 2024. It is expected that it will be issued in the first quarter of 2024.

27 March 2024 1 min read

Additional statutory holidays are being phased in

Additional statutory holidays are being phased in

Additional statutory holidays are being added from2024.

22 March 2024 1 min read

Right to request flexible and remote working now in operation

Right to request flexible and remote working now in operation

The long-promised Code of Practice on the new right to request remote or flexible working was published on 7 March 2024 by the Workplace RelationsCommission

12 March 2024 3 min read

Featured contributors

Pilar Menor

Senior Partner, Global Co-chair, Employment, Madrid

Brian Kaplan

Partner, Global Co-Chair, Employment, New York