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Overview Of Greece's New Immigration Legislation (Law 5275/2026)

This Briefing provides an overview of Law 5275/2026, entitled 'Promotion of Legal Migration Policies' (the Law) which amends the Immigration Code to establish a modern and effective legal migration framework

Greece Immigration

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Bernitsas Law

When Must Employers Launch Investigations?

Employers are increasingly confronted with allegations of misconduct, regulatory breaches or inappropriate workplace behaviour that require careful assessment.

Worldwide Employment

IL

Ius Laboris

Updated Code Of Practice On Access To Part-Time Working Published

For the first time in twenty years, the Workplace Relations Commission ("WRC") has updated the Code of Practice on Access to Part-Time Working (the "Code").

Ireland Employment

AC

Arthur Cox

AI News: Italy Sets The Rules For AI In The Workplace (Podcast)

Law No. 132 (the Italian Artificial Intelligence Act) took effect on 10 October 2025.1 Under the Italian AI Act, at least one implementing decree that defines an "organic framework" for data, algorithms and artificial intelligence (AI)-training methods is due by October 2026.

Italy Technology

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K&L Gates LLP

What Language Is Your Employment Contract Really Speaking?

Worldwide Employment

IL

Ius Laboris

FAQ: Employment Law In Cyprus

Cyprus Employment

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A. Danos & Associates LLC

Game-changing Rules For Managing Sick Leave: What Every Employer Must Know Now

Belgium Employment

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Altius

Italy Publishes Draft Legislation Implementing The Pay Transparency Directive: What Employers Need To Know

Italy Employment

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Lewis Silkin

An Introduction To Employment Law In Cyprus

Cyprus Employment

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A. Danos & Associates LLC

Non-resident Sports Agents And Permanent Establishment In Italy: Practical Takeaways From A Landmark Ruling

Italy Media & IT

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Withers LLP

Netherlands: Amended Draft Bill Implementing The Pay Transparency Directive Before Council Of State

Netherlands Employment

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Lewis Silkin

A Deep Dive Into The EU Platform Work Directive

Ireland Employment

AC

Arthur Cox

Performance Bonuses And Profit Sharing

Portugal Employment

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PLMJ

Temporary Social Support Scheme And Simplified Lay-off: Storm Kristin

Portugal Employment

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PLMJ

M&A Full Year Review 2025

Ireland Commercial

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William Fry

E-commerce : Les enjeux juridiques pour réussir 2026 (Video)

France Commercial

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Haas Avocats

Taxation In Slovakia 2026 (Video)

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Zugimpex International GmbH

Netherlands Introduces 36% Tax On Unrealised Gains – Why A Cyprus Company Is A Strategic Alternative

Nikita & Partners Limited

On The Legal Side N°17 (Podcast)

France Technology

AD

August Debouzy

Italy's Pay Transparency Decree: A Turning Point For Equal Pay

As a cornerstone provision, the Italian draft decree clarifies the criteria for identifying "equal work" or "work of equal value"—the common thread running through the Directive..

Italy Employment

LM

Littler Mendelson

Horizon Scanner: Energy Planning Infrastructure And Construction February 2026 - Employment

The EU Platform Work Directive (EU) 2024/2831 must be implemented by December 2026 and introduces a presumption that platform workers are employees...

Ireland Employment

AC

Arthur Cox

A New WRC Code Of Practice On Access To Part Time Working

In this insight, we take a look at the Workplace Relations Commission's new Code of Practice on Access to Part-Time Working.

Ireland Employment

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RDJ LLP

Navigating The Updated Code Of Practice On Access To Part-Time Working

The Code replaces the 2006 Code of Practice on the same topic and provides updated guidance on the requirements of the Protection of Employees (Part-Time Work) Act 2001 (Act).

Ireland Employment

WF

William Fry

Cyprus Sets Its Course On Pay Transparency In New Draft Bill

Cyprus Employment

IL

Ius Laboris

Introducing Delphius: Smarter Answers To Global Employment Law Questions

Worldwide Employment

IL

Ius Laboris

What's New For Employers In 2026?

Ireland Employment

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McCann Fitzgerald

Nieuwe EU-richtlijn loontransparantie – implementatie per 1 januari 2027

Netherlands Employment

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Buren

Disciplinary Dismissal And Digital Evidence: When WhatsApp Is Not Enough

Italy Employment

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WH Partners

Regeerakkoord 2026 - 2030: wat betekenen de plannen voor werkgevers en werknemers?

Netherlands Employment

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Buren

Four Practical Tips To Foster Interfaith Harmony At Work

Worldwide Employment

IL

Ius Laboris

What's Happening In Employment Law In Ireland In 2026?

Ireland Employment

IL

Ius Laboris

HR In The Know 4/2026: Reclassification Of Civil Law Contracts In A New Form - Amended Draft Act On Extending The Powers Of The State Labour Inspection

Poland Employment

AG

Addleshaw Goddard

Milan–Cortina 2026: The Employment Law Behind The Winter Olympic And Paralympic Games

Italy Employment

LM

Littler Mendelson

Four Practical Tips To Foster Interfaith Harmony At Work

There is sometimes a sense that religion is becoming a declining force in society; and yet studies suggest the picture is more nuanced.

Worldwide Employment

IL

Ius Laboris

What's Happening In Employment Law In Ireland In 2026?

Irish employment law continued to evolve through 2025, with legislative movement across pay transparency, pensions, equality, and AI governance, alongside active adjudication...

Ireland Employment

IL

Ius Laboris

HR In The Know 4/2026: Reclassification Of Civil Law Contracts In A New Form - Amended Draft Act On Extending The Powers Of The State Labour Inspection

On 28 January 2026, a new, amended version of the draft act amending the State Labour Inspection (PIP) Act and certain other acts was published.

Poland Employment

AG

Addleshaw Goddard

Milan–Cortina 2026: The Employment Law Behind The Winter Olympic And Paralympic Games

Italy will host the Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games in Milan and Cortina d'Ampezzo starting February 6, 2026, bringing global attention back to the country for one of the most prominent international sporting events.

Italy Employment

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Littler Mendelson

The EU Platform Work Directive: What It Is And Why It Matters

Ireland Employment

AC

Arthur Cox

Cyprus Moves Ahead With Pay Transparency Directive Implementation: Some Surprises In Draft Bill

Cyprus has published a draft bill to implement the EU Pay Transparency Directive, signalling a comprehensive framework for pay transparency...

Cyprus Employment

LS

Lewis Silkin

Labor Law Elements In The Coalition Agreement

The leaders of the CDU/CSU and SPD agreed on the conclusion of a coalition agreement. This must now be approved by the respective party committees...

Germany Employment

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McDermott Will & Schulte

Employer Of Record – New Technical Directive From The Employment Agency

As digitalization accelerates, the "Employer of Record" (EoR) model has become an attractive solution for hiring international talent. However, in October 2024, Germany's Federal...

Germany Employment

SR

McDermott Will & Schulte

Key Employee Initiative (KEI) vs EU Blue Card: Choosing The Right Skilled Worker Permit For Malta In 2026

Malta's labour migration framework, updated in 2025 and continuing into 2026, provides clear pathways for highly skilled third-country nationals (non-EU/EEA) to work and reside in Malta.

Malta Employment

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CSB Group

Golden Visas For Property Investors: Amendments To Legislation

Greece Immigration

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Bernitsas Law

HR In The Know 2/2026: First Changes In Employment Law In 2026

Poland Employment

AG

Addleshaw Goddard

The Importance Of Technical Precision In Carried Interest Agreements In Spain

Spain Employment

AG

Addleshaw Goddard

Governance At Tie-break: Players' Claims And The Stability Of Tennis' Institutional Framework

Worldwide Employment

WL

Withers LLP

What's Happening In Employment Law In Ireland In 2026?

Ireland Employment

LS

Lewis Silkin

Looking Ahead To 2026: What Employers Need To Know

Ireland Employment

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Walkers

Labour Court Recommendation Highlights Issues With Resolving EWC Disputes In Ireland

Ireland Employment

LS

Lewis Silkin

Federal Labour Court Strengthens Equal Pay Enforcement Ahead Of EU Pay Transparency Implementation

Germany Employment

AG

Addleshaw Goddard

Stock-Based Incentive Plans In Hungary: A Practical Guide For HR Professionals

Hungary Employment

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Horizon Solutions Kft.

Special Parental Bereavement Leave

Malta Employment

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BDO Malta

Horizon Scanner: Energy, Planning, Infrastructure And Construction January 2026 - Employment

Ireland Employment

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Arthur Cox

3 Hiring Mistakes To Stop Making In 2026

Malta Employment

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Finance Malta

Employment In Malta In 2026: When The Relationship Matters More Than The Label

Malta Employment

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BDO Malta

New Legal Framework For Freelance Employees In Austria (Effective 1 January 2026)

Austria Employment

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Kinstellar

HR In The Know 1/2026: What Next For The Reform Of The State Labour Inspection?

Poland Employment

AG

Addleshaw Goddard

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Employment Law And Pay Transparency | Remuneration Essentials (Video)

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Arendt & Medernach

'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

What Does Spain's New Bill Mean For Working Time And The Right To Disconnect?

IL

Ius Laboris

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

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CYAUSE Audit Services Ltd

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