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Employment law and labour law articles and thought leadership, podcasts, videos and webinars from expert sources across the legal world. Explore articles covering topics such as Discrimination, Employee Benefits and Compensation, Health and Safety, Unfair/Wrongful Dismissal, Whistleblowing, Employment Rights, Outsourcing and Redundancy.

Navigating Labor Inspections In Mexico: Key Information To Consider

Mexico's Secretariat of Labor and Social Welfare (Secretaría del Trabajo y Previsión Social (STPS)) is responsible for verifying if employers comply with the obligations established in the Federal Labor Law.

Mexico Employment

OD

Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart

Foreign Voting Rights In Chile And Around The World: What Employers Need To Know

With Chile's presidential election fast approaching, a last-minute debate has emerged over whether compulsory voting rules should apply to foreign residents.

Worldwide Employment

IL

Ius Laboris

Del papel a la acción: el reto de aplicar el Convenio 190 de la OIT en México con perspectiva de género

Recuerdo mis clases de derecho cuando los profesores solían decir que el Derecho nunca es estático, si no que evoluciona de acuerdo con las necesidades de la sociedad.

Mexico Employment

GT

Greenberg Traurig, LLP

Criterion Issued By The Instituto del Fondo Nacional de la Vivienda para los Trabajadores Regarding The Amendment To Article 29 Of The INFONAVIT Law

On February 21, 2025, the Decree amending, adding and repealing several provisions of the National Workers' Housing Fund Institute Law ("INFONAVIT Law") and the Federal Labor Law...

Mexico Employment

VW

Von Wobeser y Sierra, S.C.

Chair Law Provisions In Occupational Risk Factors

Mexico Employment

VW

Von Wobeser y Sierra, S.C.

Las reformas laborales de 2025 en México: De la reducción de la jornada a la ampliación de licencias

Mexico Employment

GT

Greenberg Traurig, LLP

Licença-maternidade poderá ser prorrogada em caso de internação

Brazil Employment

KL

Koury Lopes Advogados

Decreto Ejecutivo No. 17 de 2025 – Certificados Médicos de Incapacidad

Panama Employment

IG

Icaza Gonzalez-Ruiz & Aleman

Executive Decree No. 17 Of 2025 – Medical Disability Certificates

Panama Employment

IG

Icaza Gonzalez-Ruiz & Aleman

Reforma a la Ley de la Caja de Seguro Social de Panamá

Panama Employment

IG

Icaza Gonzalez-Ruiz & Aleman

Amendment To Panama's Social Security System

Panama Employment

IG

Icaza Gonzalez-Ruiz & Aleman

An Introduction To Labour & Employment

Mexico Employment

VW

Von Wobeser y Sierra, S.C.

Aspectos clave de las enmiendas a la Ley 462, que reforma el régimen de Seguridad Social en Panamá

Panama Employment

IG

Icaza Gonzalez-Ruiz & Aleman

Relevant Aspects Of Law 462 Of 2025, Which Amends Panama's Social Security System

Panama Employment

IG

Icaza Gonzalez-Ruiz & Aleman

Acuerdo de la Comisión Nacional de Energía que deja sin efectos la regulación sobre ventas de primera mano y la regulación asimétrica de Petróleos Mexicanos y sus empresas filiales

GT

Greenberg Traurig, LLP

The Strategic Importance Of Brazil – Key Investment Themes From Latin America's Largest Economy

Brazil Strategy

KL

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

Foreign Voting Rights In Chile And Around The World: What Employers Need To Know

Worldwide Employment

IL

Ius Laboris

Residência Permanente no Panamá em 45 Dias - Programa de Investidor Qualificado (Video)

Panama Immigration

IG

Icaza Gonzalez-Ruiz & Aleman

Reforma Tributária e Operações de Comércio Exterior são tema de encontro (Video)

KL

Koury Lopes Advogados

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Employee Rights/ Labour Relations

Navigating Labor Inspections In Mexico: Key Information To Consider

Mexico's Secretariat of Labor and Social Welfare (Secretaría del Trabajo y Previsión Social (STPS)) is responsible for verifying if employers comply with the obligations established in the Federal Labor Law.

Mexico Employment

OD

Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart

Foreign Voting Rights In Chile And Around The World: What Employers Need To Know

With Chile's presidential election fast approaching, a last-minute debate has emerged over whether compulsory voting rules should apply to foreign residents.

Worldwide Employment

IL

Ius Laboris

Del papel a la acción: el reto de aplicar el Convenio 190 de la OIT en México con perspectiva de género

Recuerdo mis clases de derecho cuando los profesores solían decir que el Derecho nunca es estático, si no que evoluciona de acuerdo con las necesidades de la sociedad.

Mexico Employment

GT

Greenberg Traurig, LLP

Criterion Issued By The Instituto del Fondo Nacional de la Vivienda para los Trabajadores Regarding The Amendment To Article 29 Of The INFONAVIT Law

Mexico Employment

VW

Von Wobeser y Sierra, S.C.

Chair Law Provisions In Occupational Risk Factors

Mexico Employment

VW

Von Wobeser y Sierra, S.C.

Las reformas laborales de 2025 en México: De la reducción de la jornada a la ampliación de licencias

Mexico Employment

GT

Greenberg Traurig, LLP

Licença-maternidade poderá ser prorrogada em caso de internação

Brazil Employment

KL

Koury Lopes Advogados

An Introduction To Labour & Employment

Mexico Employment

VW

Von Wobeser y Sierra, S.C.

¿Por Qué Tu Empresa Necesita Un Código De Ética?

Mexico Commercial

VT

Vazquez Tercero & Zepeda

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Health & Safety

Chair Law Provisions In Occupational Risk Factors

On Thursday, July 17, 2025, the provisions on occupational risk factors to guarantee the right to rest during the workday of workers who stand while working (the "Provisions")...

Mexico Employment

VW

Von Wobeser y Sierra, S.C.

Decreto Ejecutivo No. 17 de 2025 – Certificados Médicos de Incapacidad

Una respuesta al abuso en la compra o fabricación de certificados médicos de incapacidad

Panama Employment

IG

Icaza Gonzalez-Ruiz & Aleman

Executive Decree No. 17 Of 2025 – Medical Disability Certificates

A response to the abuse in the purchase or fabrication of medical disability certificates.

Panama Employment

IG

Icaza Gonzalez-Ruiz & Aleman

Ley Silla | Disposiciones al descanso para empleados laborando de pie

Mexico Employment

GT

Greenberg Traurig, LLP

DHS Terminates Temporary Protected Status For Honduras And Nicaragua, Effective September 8, 2025

Honduras Immigration

OD

Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart

Mexico Issues New Federal Labor Inspection Guidelines: How Do They Impact Employers?

Mexico Employment

OD

Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart

Brazilian Ministry Of Labor And Employment Postpones Effective Date Of NR1 Amendments

Brazil Employment

MB

Mayer Brown

Changes To NR1: Educational And Informative Inspections Until May 2026

Brazil Employment

MB

Mayer Brown

Preventing Risks, Protecting Workers: New Safety Regulation Explained

Chile Employment

IL

Ius Laboris

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Outsourcing

STF Suspends Labor Lawsuits On 'Pejotização' And Reinforces Validity Of Alternative Contracting Models

On April 14, 2025, Justice Gilmar Mendes ordered the nationwide suspension of all labor lawsuits questioning the legality of hiring independent contractors or legal entities...

Brazil Employment

KL

Koury Lopes Advogados

Impacto de la subcontratación en las operaciones mexicanas (estructuras laborales)

La reforma mexicana de subcontratación incluye importantes restricciones a dichos servicios, por lo que las empresas que hacen negocios en México...

Mexico Employment

Sy

Santamarina y Steta S.C.

License Renewal Process For Providers Of Outsourced Specialized Services In Mexico: 7 Frequently Asked Questions

Because the license renewal process for providers of outsourced specialized services in Mexico is starting, outsourcing providers may want to consider a few points...

Mexico Employment

OD

Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart

Mexican Government Issues Guidance For License Renewal Process For Providers Of Outsourced Specialized Services

Mexico Employment

OD

Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart

Labour and Employment Comparative Guide

Mexico Employment

SA

Sainz Abogados

Headhunters In Guatemala: Find An Executive, IT, Or Tech Recruiter

Guatemala Law Practice

BL

Biz Latin Hub Group

What If Outsourcing Were Banned? (Podcast)

Worldwide Employment

IL

Ius Laboris

Labour Reform Bill: Updated Status

Colombia Employment

LG

L&E Global

Benefits Of Hiring And Recruitment Outsourcing In Ecuador

Ecuador Employment

BL

Biz Latin Hub Group

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Employment Litigation/ Tribunals

Puerto Rico Supreme Court Reaffirms Importance Of Just Cause For Employee Terminations

The Puerto Rico Supreme Court recently issued a decision reaffirming the importance of just cause for employment terminations in Puerto Rico.

Puerto Rico Employment

JL

Jackson Lewis P.C.

Can Unions Say 'No' To Collective Dismissals?

Collective dismissal, particularly the involvement of trade unions in the process, has long been controversial in Brazil. Following recent labour reforms and court decisions, the Supreme Court is set to rule again...

Worldwide Employment

IL

Ius Laboris

STF Suspends Labor Lawsuits On 'Pejotização' And Reinforces Validity Of Alternative Contracting Models

On April 14, 2025, Justice Gilmar Mendes ordered the nationwide suspension of all labor lawsuits questioning the legality of hiring independent contractors or legal entities...

Brazil Employment

KL

Koury Lopes Advogados

Novos critérios para acordos trabalhistas extrajudiciais e quitação integral

Brazil Employment

KL

Koury Lopes Advogados

New Criteria For Extrajudicial Labor Agreements And Full Settlement

Brazil Employment

KL

Koury Lopes Advogados

Recomendaciones Ante La Suspensión De Labores De Juzgados Y Tribunales Del Poder Judicial De La Federación Por Las Protestas A Las Iniciativas De Reforma Al Poder Judicial De La Federación

Mexico Employment

Sy

Santamarina y Steta S.C.

Interest Rate Reduction In Labour Lawsuits

Argentina Employment

LG

L&E Global

Supreme Court Overturned The Annual, Regular, And Consecutive Capitalization Of Interest Applied In Labour Court Claims

Argentina Employment

LG

L&E Global

Labour and Employment Comparative Guide

Mexico Employment

SA

Sainz Abogados

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Latest Videos

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What Is The Status – And Impact – Of The EU Whistleblowing Directive That Is Now In Place For Member States? (Video)

LM

Littler Mendelson

Remote Work: The View From Peru (Video)

IL

Ius Laboris

KLA Reabre As Portas De Escritório Em São Paulo; Confira Vídeo

KL

Koury Lopes Advogados

Impact Of The OECD BEPS Project 2016 (Video)

TG

TMF Group BV

Juan Francisco Mackenna Participate In The Webinar "What Future Expectations Are In The NCRE Market In Chile", Organized By CIREC Week. (Video Content)

C

Carey

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