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Newsletter On Health, Safety And Working Conditions – France | Second Semester 2025

An employee, a network administrator for nearly 20 years with the company, resigned after repeatedly alerting his employer about an unbearable workload.

France Employment

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Dechert

Employment: Newsletter Q2-Q4 2025 - Poland

The 2025 review highlights issues related to the amendments of the Labour Code and the laws implementing Directive 2023/970 on pay transparency, as well as the proposed increase in the powers...

Poland Employment

AG

Addleshaw Goddard

The EU Pay Transparency Directive (Podcast)

In this episode of our podcast series, Louise O'Byrne, Partner, and Hannah O'Farrell, Senior Associate, in our Employment Group discuss the incoming EU Pay Transparency Directive, in particular its implementation...

Ireland Employment

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Arthur Cox

The EU Pay Transparency Directive (Video) (Podcast)

In this episode of our podcast series, Louise O'Byrne, Partner, and Hannah O'Farrell, Senior Associate, in our Employment Group discuss the incoming EU Pay Transparency Directive...

Ireland Employment

AC

Arthur Cox

Horizon Scanning What Irish Employers Need To Know For 2026

Ireland Employment

RL

RDJ LLP

Further Clarity On The German Pay Transparency Act: Top Earners As Suitable Comparators

Germany Employment

LM

Littler Mendelson

Gay Life In Malta – LGBTQ+ Travel, Rights, Nightlife, And Gay-Friendly Stays

Malta Healthcare

MS

Malta Sotheby's International Realty

Introduction Of Miscarriage Leave Regulations

Malta Employment

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FFF Legal

Beyond Barriers: Disability Rights In The Workplace

Worldwide Employment

IL

Ius Laboris

Parental Leave Trends Across Jurisdictions: 6 Key Takeaways For Employers

European Union Employment

IL

Ius Laboris

Court Of Justice Of The European Union Strengthens The Rights Of Parents With Disabled Children

Germany Employment

OD

Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart

Sexual Harassment At Work: How Are Countries Responding?

Worldwide Employment

IL

Ius Laboris

Final Report On The Implementation Of The Pay Transparency Directive

Germany Commercial

OP

Oppenhoff

Abschlussbericht zur Umsetzung der Entgelttransparenzrichtlinie

Germany Employment

OP

Oppenhoff

The Supporting Team Behind Malta's Trusted Corporate Services Provider (Video)

Malta Commercial

CG

CSB Group

Reverse Hybrid Mismatches: Is The CIV Carve-out Finally Decoded?

AO

A&O Shearman

Podcast Episode 4: Don't Wait Until It's Too Late – Why Early Legal Help Matters

Cyprus Technology

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AGPLAW | A.G. Paphitis & Co. LLC

CNIL Enforcement: Practical Lessons From The American Express Cookie Fine

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Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

Expats Unpacked: Relocating, Investing, And Living In Cyprus (Video)

Cyprus Immigration

I. Frangos & Associates LLC

EU Pay Transparency Countdown In Germany

Germany's pay landscape is tightening quickly. With the EU Pay Transparency Directive due to be implemented by June 7, 2026, and German case law and legislation already reshaping exposure, now is the time to stress test your pay architecture.

Germany Employment

AO

A&O Shearman

A Medical Certificate: Not Always What It Seems

When an employee is unable to work due to illness, the employer may request a medical certificate. This obligation usually stems from the work rules. A medical certificate confirms the incapacity for work...

Belgium Employment

A

Altius

AI In HR: Enhancing Practice And Mitigating Its Risks

The use of AI by HR teams is widespread, with more than 1 in 4 of employers in Ireland having introduced AI to their recruitment processes.

Ireland Employment

RL

RDJ LLP

Denmark's 2025/2026 Legislative Programme: A Quiet Omission On EU Pay Transparency

In the normal way, the Danish Government has published its legislative programme for the parliamentary year 2025/2026.

Denmark Employment

IL

Ius Laboris

When Saying Nothing Is Not An Option: Sexual Offences Laws Cut Through The Silence

Belgium Criminal

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Monard Law

CJEU: Exclusion Of Temporary Employment Contracts From The Duty To Motivate Dismissal Violates EU Law

Belgium Employment

VO

Van Olmen & Wynant

The Pay Transparency Directive – Joint Pay Assessments

Ireland Employment

M

Matheson

Federal Labour Court Strengthens Equal Pay: A Single Comparator Suffices – No "Preponderant Probability" Required

Germany Employment

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PwC Legal Germany

Signaleur De Confiance, Le Conseil D'État Confirme Le Rejet De L'ARCOM

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Haas Avocats

Pay Discrimination Based On A Pair Comparison – Consequences Of The Federal Labour Court's Decision

Germany Employment

OP

Oppenhoff

Entgeltdiskriminierung aufgrund von Paarvergleich – Konsequenzen der BAG Entscheidung

Germany Employment

OP

Oppenhoff

Malta Budget 2026

MT

Mamo TCV Advocates

European Pay Transparency Directive: Implementation Challenges, Status, And Risks

European Union Employment

LM

Littler Mendelson

Labour and Employment Comparative Guide

Belgium Employment

AdLex Advocaten & Bemiddelaars

Entgeltdiskriminierung aufgrund von Paarvergleich – Konsequenzen der BAG Entscheidung

Am 23. Oktober 2025 hat das BAG in einem Verfahren Neuland betreten, in dem es um Entgeltdifferenzansprüche einer Arbeitnehmerin wegen Geschlechtsdiskriminierung ging.

Germany Employment

OP

Oppenhoff

Malta Budget 2026

Below are the salient points of the Malta Budget for the year 2026 which was presented to the House of Representatives by the Hon. Clyde Caruana, Minister of Finance, on 27 October 2025.

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Mamo TCV Advocates

European Pay Transparency Directive: Implementation Challenges, Status, And Risks

EU member states must transpose the EU Pay Transparency Directive into their national laws by June 2026, but the implementation process has been uneven.

European Union Employment

LM

Littler Mendelson

Labour and Employment Comparative Guide

Labour and Employment Comparative Guide for the jurisdiction of Belgium, check out our comparative guides section to compare across multiple countries

Belgium Employment

AdLex Advocaten & Bemiddelaars

Labour and Employment Comparative Guide

Luxembourg Employment

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BSP

Fluent In AI: How To Build An AI-literate Workforce

The EU's Artificial Intelligence Act (‘AI Act') regulates specific risks arising from the development and use of artificial intelligence (‘AI').

Germany Employment

IL

Ius Laboris

AI On The Job: How AI Is Re-Shaping Employment Law

The use of artificial intelligence (AI) in everyday life has become increasingly prominent. In the workplace, AI holds the potential to fundamentally transform HR practices and workforce management.

Ireland Technology

WF

William Fry

International Recruitment To Finland – Key Employment Law Considerations

The lack of skilled professionals can be one of the biggest challenges for companies and other organizations looking to grow and internationalize.

Finland Employment

D

Dottir

Malta Labour Migration Policy Updates 2025

Malta has introduced significant reforms to its labour migration framework. The first set of measures came into force on 1 August 2025, while further enhancements will apply from 1 October 2025.

Malta Immigration

PS

Papilio Services Limited

Pay Transparency In Malta: Preparing For The Changes Effective 27 August 2025

Malta Employment

WP

WH Partners

Sexual Harassment Investigations Require Careful Handling To Ensure Fairness And Compliance With Internal Policies

Ireland Employment

RL

RDJ LLP

New Legal Framework On Workplace Violence And Harassment In Cyprus

Cyprus Employment

CD

Chrysses Demetriades & Co

Απόφαση Ανωτάτου Δικαστηρίου Η.B. που καθορίζει τον ορισμό «αρσενικό» και «θηλυκό»με αναφορά στο αρχικό βιολογικό φύλο

Cyprus Employment

ID

Ioannides Demetriou

The Proposed Traineeship Directive

Malta Employment

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GVZH Advocates

Ditching DEI: Causes For Concern And The Case For Inclusive Policies

Worldwide Employment

RL

RDJ LLP

Ab Wann Profitieren Teilzeitbeschäftigte Von Überstundenzuschlägen?

Germany Employment

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Kliemt.HR Lawyers

Job Architecture: The Key To Modern HR Work And Legally Compliant Remuneration

Germany Employment

OP

Oppenhoff

Labour and Employment Comparative Guide

Austria Employment

Gerlach Rechtsanwalte

Poland Implements Initial Steps To Transpose EU Pay Transparency Directive Into Labour Code

Poland Employment

AG

Addleshaw Goddard

More Employment Rights Bill Amendments Published

Ireland Employment

LS

Lewis Silkin

Newsflash | Moral Harassment In The Workplace: Employers' Obligations In Light Of A Significant Increase In Reports

Luxembourg Employment

CL

CMS Luxembourg

Does The 'For Women Scotland' Ruling Apply To Northern Ireland? The Equality Commission For NI Releases Guidance

Ireland Employment

LS

Lewis Silkin

A Seat At The Table: Italy's New Employee Participation Law

Italy Commercial

IL

Ius Laboris

A Unified Approach To Accessibility: EU-Wide Consumer Protections Effective From 28 June 2025

European Union Consumer

MK

Michael Kyprianou Law Firm

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The EU Pay Transparency Directive (Video) (Podcast)

AC

Arthur Cox

WEBINAR VIDEO | Help… Am I Still Up-to-date With The Current Trends In Labour Law?

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Altius

Zero Tolerance! Addressing Harassment In The Workplace (Video)

AM

Arendt & Medernach

Equal Pay Day 2022: What's Happening With The Gender Pay Gap?

IL

Ius Laboris

Video: Employment Law Roundup Part 2 – Important Cases From 2020

WF

William Fry

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