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Aprobado el Real Decreto de ampliación del permiso por nacimiento y cuidado de menor

El permiso pasará de las 16 semanas actuales a 19 para cada progenitor (32 semanas en caso de monoparentalidad).

Spain Employment

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Toda & Nel-lo

'Footprint Conversations' In Germany

As global pressures reshape German industry, businesses are rethinking their operations and workforce strategies in a way they haven't done before.

Germany Employment

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Ius Laboris

Nouvelles demandes en appel : attention à la recevabilité

Une salariée, engagée en tant qu'agent de service, avait conclu plusieurs contrats à durée déterminée à temps partiel entre 2014 et 2017.

France Employment

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Bignon Lebray

Unlimited Employee Shares, Warrants And Options

On 26 August 2025, a draft bill was sent out, which, among other things, proposes to expand the scope of employee shares, etc. in start-ups and certain small and medium-sized companies.

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Plesner

Social Security Code Amendments On Monetary Benefits In Bulgaria

Cyprus Employment

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Eurofast

Heures de délégation : un droit au repos identique aux heures de travail

France Employment

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Bignon Lebray

Digital Employment Card Expansion: Ministerial Decision 16973/2025 Broadens Coverage To Additional Sectors

Greece Employment

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Karatzas & Partners

Law 5163/2024: New Minimum Wage Law Implementing Directive 2022/2041 On Adequate Minimum Wages In The EU

European Union Employment

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Karatzas & Partners

Cross-Border Conversions To And From Cyprus Under The New Mobility Directive

Cyprus Commercial

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AGPLAW | A.G. Paphitis & Co. LLC

New Pay Transparency Obligations For Employers In Malta As From 27th August 2025

Malta Employment

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Ganado Advocates

New Employment Right – The Right To Transparency

Malta Employment

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GVZH Advocates

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

Malta Employment

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WH Partners

When Beauty Hurts The Pay Cheque – New Tattoo Ruling In Germany

Germany Employment

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Addleshaw Goddard

Companies May Turn To ESOPs To Drive Retention And Engagement Of Employees

Malta Employment

GA

GVZH Advocates

Second Medical Use Claims At The UPC: What Are The Infringement Prerequisites And Legal Standards? (Video)

BP

Bardehle Pagenberg

International Employment Law Podcast Series - The Netherlands (Podcast)

Netherlands Employment

TS

Travers Smith LLP

"Investment" And "Establishing A Newco" In Hungary

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Miran Legal

10.2 – Paul Falzon Meets Kenneth Farrugia (Podcast)

Malta Commercial

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Ganado Advocates

IP Quick Tip: The Limits Of UPC Cross-border Powers (Video)

BP

Bardehle Pagenberg

Digital Work Card Expansion

The Ministry of Labor and Social Affairs has announced, by virtue of Ministerial Decision 16973/2025 (Government Gazette B' 3271/25.06.2025), the compulsory extension of the Digital Employment Card system to additional sectors of the Greek economy.

Greece Employment

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Ballas Pelecanos & Associates

Key Employment Law Reforms: Flexibility, Simplification, And Protection For Workers And Employers

The recent Bill of the Ministry of Labour and Social Security, titled "Fair Work for Everyone-Legislative Simplification – Support for the Employees – Protection in Practice," aims to eliminate paper-based procedures, expedite the hiring process, reduce bureaucracy, and enhance the enforcement role of the Hellenic Labour Inspectorate.

Greece Employment

BP

Ballas Pelecanos & Associates

CCTV At Work And Personality Rights: Recent Greek Court Judgment Raises Further Questions

A recent Greek court ruling issued by the Piraeus Single Member Court of First Instance addressed the legality of the installation of video cameras monitoring an employee's activities during his work shift at his work space, without his consent.

Greece Employment

BP

Ballas Pelecanos & Associates

Key Considerations For Cross-Border Employment In Belgium

Belgium is a strategic business hub. Thanks to its central location in Europe, it offers easy access to neighbouring countries and even the United Kingdom.

Belgium Immigration

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CONVINUS

Registration Of Essential Employment Terms In Ergani: New Deadline For Cypriot Employers

Cyprus Employment

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Chrysses Demetriades & Co

The Implementation Of Telework Law Framework

Cyprus Media & IT

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Ioannides Demetriou

Company Pension Schemes: Must-haves And Minimisation Of Liability When Implementing By Means Of Direct Insurance

Germany Employment

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Oppenhoff

Cyprus As A Strategic Choice For Highly Skilled Professionals

Cyprus Immigration

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Chrysses Demetriades & Co

Draft Law To Amend The Law Of 29 August 2008 On The Free Movement Of Persons And Immigration: Between The Desire For Integration And The Need To Manage Migratory Flows

Luxembourg Employment

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BSP

Malta Consults On Pension Auto-enrolment

Belgium Employment

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Ius Laboris

The Proposed Traineeship Directive

Malta Employment

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GVZH Advocates

Long Time No See-Der Richtige Umgang Mit Urlaubsansprüchen Langzeiterkrankter

Germany Employment

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Kuttner Attorneys at Law

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

Worldwide Employment

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RDJ LLP

Fallstricke Bei Der Ausstellung Von Arbeitszeugnissen

Germany Employment

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Kliemt.HR Lawyers

The Proposed Traineeship Directive

On the 19th June 2025, EU Ministers within the Employment, Social Policy, Health and Consumer Affairs Council (Social policy) (EPSCO) have agreed on their negotiating position (‘general approach') on a proposed...

Malta Employment

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GVZH Advocates

Long Time No See-Der Richtige Umgang Mit Urlaubsansprüchen Langzeiterkrankter

Die Krankenstände im privaten und öffentlichen Sektor befinden sich auf einem historischen Rekordniveau. Für viele Unternehmen bedeutet das zunächst einmal Unsicherheit – vor allem im Hinblick auf die wirtschaftlichen Folgen

Germany Employment

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Kuttner Attorneys at Law

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

From progress to pullbacks, U.S. President Donald Trump's crackdown on Diversity, Equality & Inclusion programmes is being felt internationally.

Worldwide Employment

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RDJ LLP

Fallstricke Bei Der Ausstellung Von Arbeitszeugnissen

Bei Beendigung des Arbeitsverhältnisses wartet für Arbeitgeber eine unliebsame Aufgabe: die Ausstellung des Arbeitszeugnisses. Für Arbeitgeber ist durch die Ausstellung des Arbeitszeugnisses in der Regel nichts gewonnen, der Aufwand für dessen (ordnungsgemäße) Formulierung ist indes oftmals groß.

Germany Employment

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Kliemt.HR Lawyers

Ab Wann Profitieren Teilzeitbeschäftigte Von Überstundenzuschlägen?

Germany Employment

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Kliemt.HR Lawyers

Labor Market Reforms In Belgium—Summer Agreement And New Program Act: Major Transformations On The Horizon

The Summer Agreement and the new Program Act mark a major shift in Belgian labour policy, combining working time flexibility and tax incentives with stricter social benefit rules.

Belgium Employment

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Crowell & Moring LLP

Labour and Employment Comparative Guide

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

Austria Employment

Gerlach Rechtsanwalte

International Employment Law Podcast Series - The Netherlands (Podcast)

In the these three episodes, Senior Associate Marianne Parkinson and Associate Olivia Rhys-Evans from our Employment team are joined by Partner Jet Stolk who heads up Houthoff's Employment...

Netherlands Employment

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Travers Smith LLP

Is Reform On The Horizon For French Labour Law?

The French government made a series of announcements on 15 July 2025 aimed at reducing the country's national debt. In this short update, we take a look at the proposed measures that employers should have on their radar.

France Employment

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Ius Laboris

Germany's Legislative Push For E-Mobility: What Employers Need To Know

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Alvarez & Marsal

Economics Weekly Alert 27/2025

Cyprus Strategy

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KPMG in Cyprus

A Guide To Share Options In Ireland

Ireland Employment

Beach Weather | Legal Marketing

Employment Rights In Ireland: A Guide For Employers And Employees

Ireland Employment

Beach Weather | Legal Marketing

The CP Legislative Updates Series – June 2025

Malta Commercial

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Camilleri Preziosi Advocates

Malta Labour Migration Policy

Malta Immigration

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Grant Thornton Malta

Unlawful Dismissals: What Changes For Small Companies In Italy After Decision No. 118 Of 21 July 2025

Italy Employment

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K&L Gates LLP

July's Heat Hits Hard: Italy Moves To Safeguard Workers

Italy Employment

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Ius Laboris

New Employer Contributions For Apprenticeships In France

France Employment

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Ius Laboris

Hygiène, Sécurité Et Conditions De Travail | Sélection De Jurisprudence – France | Premier Semestre 2025

France Employment

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Dechert

Greek Labour Reform 2025: Employees Gain Flexibility To Split Annual Leave

Greece Employment

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Eurofast

EU Blue Card In The Republic Of Cyprus

Cyprus Employment

I. Frangos & Associates LLC

Labour and Employment Comparative Guide

Belgium Employment

AdLex Advocaten & Bemiddelaars

How To Foster A Culture Of Innovation In Your Organization

Worldwide Commercial

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Questel

Tax, Immigration And Global Talent: How Luxembourg Is Luring Top Professionals With Smart Incentives (Podcast)

Luxembourg Employment

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A&O Shearman

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Main Responsibilities Of Remote And Local Employers 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

Change To Spouse Of An Employment Permit Holder's Eligibility For Right To Work | #MobilityMinute (Video)

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Fragomen

Sarah Thompson Appointed As Our New Head Of ESG (Video)

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Arthur Cox

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