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L&E Global
In line with the Supreme Court of Argentina's ruling in "Oliva, Fabio Omar v. COMA S.A. on dismissal," the National Labour Court of Appeals reduced the interest rate to be applied in labour lawsuits.
L&E Global
On 29 February 2024, the Supreme Court of Argentina (hereinafter, "SC" or the "Supreme Court") rendered a decision in the case "Oliva, Fabio Omar v. COMA S.A." overturning the annual...
Brazil
Tauil & Chequer
In March, the Second Chamber of the Brazilian Superior Labor Court has changed its position on the matter following a trial, upholding the validity of a collective labor agreement...
WTW
Employer sponsors of supplemental retirement plans in Brazil can now allow for automatic enrollment, and participants can defer the choice of tax treatment until retirement.
Ius Laboris
The gender pay gap has recently been addressed in Brazil by legislation and two subsequent administrative directives. We take a look at how those initiatives might work in practice.
L&E Global
Since the enactment of Law 14,611/2023, many discussions have arisen about the obligation for companies to publish the semiannual transparency report...
Tauil & Chequer
Brazilian Courts have already ruled1 on the controversial Brazil's Gender Pay Parity Law (Law No. 14.611 of 2023 – "Equal Pay Act")—regulated by Decree No. 11.795 of 2023 and Ordinance No. 3.714 of 2023.
Chile
L&E Global
By the end of this month, Law No. 21.561, which reduces the working hours, will enter into force. Taking this into account, on 5th April 2024, the Labour Directorate issued Report No. 213/07...
Ius Laboris
On 26 April 2024 a new law amending the Labour Code to reduce the weekly working hours limit from 45 to 40 hours will go into effect.
L&E Global
The "40-Hour Law" will come into force in stages, with working hours being gradually reduced as follows...
Colombia
L&E Global
The plenary of the House of Representatives of the Congress approved in the fourth debate bill 081/22S-195/23C, which seeks to approve Convention 183...
L&E Global
As a new labour law initiative pending presidential approval, it was already passed by Congress in their last debate, with 100 votes in favour and none against.
L&E Global
The new Labour Procedural Code Bill that was recently filed will establish a new Labour and Social Security Procedural Code with the purpose of streamlining procedures...
L&E Global
The Constitutional Court of Colombia has made an important change in its ruling regarding the required amount of their contribution weeks for women in order to get recognition...
Mexico
Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart
On April 3, 2024, the Mexican Supreme Court confirmed the requirement to pay up to three months of base salary for profit-sharing (PTU) payments.
Littler Mendelson
El 7 de marzo de 2024, la Secretaría del Trabajo y Previsión Social (STPS) publicó un Protocolo para la Inspección Laboral con Perspectiva de Género, diseñado como una herramienta para que los inspectores laborales ...
Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart
Because the license renewal process for providers of outsourced specialized services in Mexico is starting, outsourcing providers may want to consider a few points...
Littler Mendelson
On March 7, 2024, Mexico's Ministry of Labor and Social Welfare ("Secretaría del Trabajo y Previsión Social" or "STPS") published a Gender-Focused Protocol for Labor Inspections...
Chevez Ruiz Zamarripa
This article provides us with an overview of the laws and regulations on employee incentives applicable in Mexico.
Jackson Lewis
The Puerto Rico Secretary of Health issued Administrative Order No. 2024-589, declaring a public health emergency due to the prevalence of cases of dengue fever on the Island.
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