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Compliance In Transition: ESG Between Regulation, Reality, And Reputation

A few years ago, the term ESG – environmental, social, and governance – gained strong momentum across Europe, reflected in the European Union's...

European Union Commercial

GGI Global Alliance

Employment Law And Pay Transparency | Remuneration Essentials (Video)

Are you ready for the EU Pay Transparency Directive? A major shift is coming that will reshape how organisations structure and communicate remuneration.

Luxembourg Employment

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Arendt & Medernach

‘Thou Shalt Not Lie': Termination Without Notice Due to (Attempted) Trial Fraud

If legal proceedings arise between an employee and employer, there may be a strong temptation to present the facts in a more favorable light than they actually are.

Germany Employment

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Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart

Employment Podcast Episode 67: Protected Disclosures Explained – By The WRC'

In the latest episode of the Matheson Employment Law Podcast Series, Bryan Dunne, Head of Employment, explores a whistleblowing case in ‘A Finance Manager V A Charity'.

Ireland Employment

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Matheson

Horizon Scanner: Energy, Planning, Infrastructure And Construction November 2025 - Employment

Ireland Employment

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Arthur Cox

Qualifying Employment In Aviation (Personal Tax) Rules

Malta Employment

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Papilio Services Limited

Beyond Systems: The Human Touch Behind Every Eurofast Solution

Worldwide Technology

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Eurofast

EU Pay Transparency Countdown In Germany

Germany Employment

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A&O Shearman

Cross-Border Catch-Up: Practical Insights On Spain's Short-Term Work Permit Exemptions (Podcast)

Spain Immigration

OD

Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart

Seasonal Contracts: Answers To Five Common Questions

France Employment

IL

Ius Laboris

What Irish Employers Can Learn From Australia's Landmark Remote Working Case

Worldwide Employment

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RDJ LLP

A Medical Certificate: Not Always What It Seems

Belgium Employment

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Altius

Belgium's DPA Tightens Rules On Sharing Personal Data At Work

Belgium Employment

IL

Ius Laboris

What Is 'Coffee Badging' And How Should Employers Respond?

Germany Employment

IL

Ius Laboris

Podcast Episode 1: Cross-Border Disputes In The EU: The Cyprus Advantage (Podcast)

Cyprus Technology

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AGPLAW | A.G. Paphitis & Co. LLC

US Fund Managers: What To Know About Luxembourg Payroll & Social Security Taxes – New York Office Snippet

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Loyens & Loeff

British Passport Holders - Relocating To Cyprus (Video)

Cyprus Immigration

CA

CYAUSE Audit Services Ltd

'Good Jobs' Podcast: Unpacking The Way Forward (Podcast)

Ireland Employment

LS

Lewis Silkin

The Malta Nomad Residence Permit (NRP) (Video)

Malta Immigration

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CSB Group

Gender Parity On Boards: France Finalizes Implementation Of The EU Directive

Decree No. 2025-744 of 30 July 2025 (the "Decree") sets out the implementing measures for Ordinance No. 2024-934 of 15 October 2024 (the "Ordinance"), which transposes into French law the European "Women on Boards" Directive (EU) 2022/2381.

France Employment

AD

August Debouzy

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

Gender Pay Gap Portal To Launch On Voluntary Basis Only In 2025

The Government has confirmed that the Gender Pay Gap Portal will launch on a voluntary basis only this year, whereby employers who are members of IBEC and the 30% Club can voluntarily report...

Ireland Employment

AC

Arthur Cox

The Use Of AI In The Workplace

Earlier this year, our firm's Employment & Benefits and IP/IT/Data teams jointly hosted "The Future of Work: Tech Revolution", a roundtable lunch session with clients to explore the implications...

Belgium Employment

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Liedekerke

When Is A Contract For Services An Employment Contract In The Netherlands?

Netherlands Employment

LM

Littler Mendelson

Pay Transparency Measures Employers Must Implement By 24 December 2025

Poland Employment

OD

Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart

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

Belgium Employment

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Van Olmen & Wynant

Cross-Border Catch-Up: Germany's Working Hours Recording Requirements (Podcast)

Germany Employment

OD

Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart

Τερματισμος Της Εργοδοτησης Λογω «Περιορισμου Του Ογκου Της Εργασιας Ή Της Επιχειρησεως» - Άρθρο 18(Γ)(Vii) - N. 24/1967

Cyprus Employment

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Kinanis LLC

Employed Or Self-Employed? Determining Employment Status In Malta

Malta Employment

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GVZH Advocates

The Pay Transparency Directive – Joint Pay Assessments

Ireland Employment

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Matheson

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

Germany Employment

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PwC Legal Germany

Germany's Federal Labor Court Rules On Loss Of Annual Leave In Event Of Long‑Term Illness

Germany Employment

OD

Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart

New Rules For European Works Councils Have Been Adopted

European Union Employment

IL

Ius Laboris

The Pay Transparency Directive – Joint Pay Assessments

The EU Pay Transparency Directive (the "Directive") aims to enhance pay transparency for employees and candidates for employment and to improve access for redress for gender based pay-discrimination claims.

Ireland Employment

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Matheson

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

The Federal Labour Court has made clear that, to trigger the presumption of sex-based pay discrimination, it is sufficient to compare oneself with a single, better-paid colleague of the opposite sex performing the same or work of equal value.

Germany Employment

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PwC Legal Germany

Germany's Federal Labor Court Rules On Loss Of Annual Leave In Event Of Long‑Term Illness

On July 15, 2025, the German Federal Labor Court (Bundesarbeitsgericht – BAG) further refined its case law on the lapse of annual leave where an employee is long term incapacitated for work due to illness.

Germany Employment

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Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart

New Rules For European Works Councils Have Been Adopted

The new revision of the European Works Council Directive has been adopted by the Council of the European Union. It aims to strengthen the functioning of European Works Councils and improve the effectiveness of consultation.

European Union Employment

IL

Ius Laboris

Programmes To Move To Or Become Tax Resident In Cyprus

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Dixcart Group Limited

How Is AI Impacting Workforce Reductions In Europe?

Workforce reductions typically arise from employers' reducing their costs, harnessing efficiencies, or deploying technologies in new or different ways.

Ireland Technology

LM

Littler Mendelson

Pas de reconnaissance du droit pour le salarié de se taire en entretien préalable à un licenciement ou une sanction

Le Conseil constitutionnel a tranché la question de la notification du droit de se taire...

France Employment

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Bignon Lebray

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

The Reform Of The EWC Directive – New Compliance Obligations For Multinational Companies In Sight

Germany Employment

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Oppenhoff

Digitalización del registro de jornada: novedades y obligaciones

Spain Employment

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Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

From Hashtag To HR In The EU: Managing Political Opinions In The Workplace

France Employment

LM

Littler Mendelson

Resignation Goes Digital: The New ERGANI II Rules Explained

Greece Employment

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Eurofast

Figaro Emploi - Le droit collaboratif, un démineur de conflits dans l'entreprise - par Marie-Charlotte Diriart

France Employment

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Bignon Lebray

HR In The Know 5/2025: Change In The Rules Of Calculation Of Employment Tenure

Poland Employment

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Addleshaw Goddard

Morandi Law: Benefits For The Families Of Victims Of Damaging Events

Italy Immigration

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Boccadutri International Law Firm

How To Drive Innovation Impact With AI And Your Existing Team

Worldwide Technology

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Questel

Key Issues Regarding Medical Certificates And Continued Payment Of Remuneration

Germany Employment

Hangarter Legal

The European Court Of Justice Extends Protection Against Discrimination "By Association" On Grounds Of Disability

European Union Employment

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Plesner

Central Bank Of Ireland Publishes Latest Insurance Newsletter

Ireland Insurance

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William Fry

Netherlands Announces Delay In Implementation Of The EU Pay Transparency Directive

Netherlands Employment

OD

Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart

Employment - Horizon Scanner: Infrastructure, Construction, Energy, October 2025

Ireland Employment

AC

Arthur Cox

'Good Jobs' Podcast: Unpacking The Way Forward (Podcast)

Ireland Employment

LS

Lewis Silkin

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'Good Jobs' Podcast: Unpacking The Way Forward (Podcast)

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Lewis Silkin

Employers To Update ERGANIS With Employment Terms -immediate Action Required To Comply (Video)

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Solsidus Law

The Shocking Truth About Remote Work In Cyprus. Why Overseas Companies Recruit Personnel In Cyprus! (Video)

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CYAUSE Audit Services Ltd

Vastuullisuustyömme Askeleita (Video)

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Fondia Oyj

Lex Inside - L'Actualité Juridique - Émission Du 28 Juin 2024 (Video)

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Jeantet

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