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

The EU Pay Transparency Directive stipulates that member states must transpose their provisions into national law by June 7, 2026.

Germany Employment

LM

Littler Mendelson

The Netherlands: Should Employers Seek Reimbursement For Study Costs?

In principle, employees who undergo compulsory training within the meaning of Article 7:611a of the Dutch Civil Code do not have to repay any fees for such training; their employer bears all the costs of course fees, books, exams and the like.

Netherlands Employment

LM

Littler Mendelson

Italian Descendants 2025 Decree: Entry And Citizenship

A ministerial decree identifying the destination countries of significant Italian emigration flows was published in the Official Gazette on Monday, 24 November 2025.

Italy Immigration

BI

Boccadutri International Law Firm

Redundancy In Malta: Legal Requirements And Strategic Considerations

At Maltese Law, employers may only terminate employment contracts for two reasons; redundancy and a good and sufficient cause.

Malta Employment

GA

GVZH Advocates

Restructuring: Key Dos And Don'ts For Employers

Belgium Employment

IL

Ius Laboris

Introduction Of Miscarriage Leave Regulations

Malta Employment

FF

FFF Legal

Beyond Barriers: Disability Rights In The Workplace

Worldwide Employment

IL

Ius Laboris

HR In The Know 8/2025: New Obligations For Employers Regarding Pay Transparency And Equality - Published Assumptions For The Draft

Poland Employment

AG

Addleshaw Goddard

High Court Clarifies Law On Dismissal Of Cases For Delay

Ireland Litigation

WF

William Fry

Economics Weekly Alert 44/2025

Cyprus Strategy

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KPMG in Cyprus

Gender Pay Gap Report 2025

Ireland Employment

WF

William Fry

Horizon Scanner: Infrastructure, Construction And Engineering October 2025 - Employment

Ireland Employment

AC

Arthur Cox

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

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

LL

Loyens & Loeff

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

Malta Commercial

CG

CSB Group

Budget 2026: Tax Measures To Support The Housing Market – Finance Bill Implementation

AC

Arthur Cox

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

#Cyprus #Brokers #License & #Compliance #Services By #CYAUSE #icara #correp #stp #marketmakers #pii (Video)

CA

CYAUSE Audit Services Ltd

Duty Of Loyalty And Non-compete Covenants: Redefining Corporate Protection Strategies

In employment relationships involving strategically significant roles, the protection of corporate interests cannot be entrusted to generic formulas or standardised contractual clauses.

Italy Employment

WP

WH Partners

Platform Work Revisited – The New EU Directive

Responding to the rapid expansion of the digital labour economy, EU Directive 2024/2831 on Improving Working Conditions in Platform Work was adopted on the 23rd of October 2024.

Malta Employment

GA

GVZH Advocates

National Strike In Belgium: A Q&A

From 24 to 26 November 2025, employees of several companies will go on strike. In other companies, employees will not be on strike, but even these companies will feel the impact of the union actions.

Belgium Employment

LL

Loyens & Loeff

The Workplace Relations Act 2015: A Ten-Year Retrospective

This year (2025) marked a significant milestone in Irish employment law: the tenth anniversary of the Workplace Relations Act 2015 (Act).

Ireland Employment

WF

William Fry

HR In The Know 7/2025: New Version Of The Draft Law On The Extension Of The Powers Of The State Labour Inspection: Reclassification Of Civil Law Contracts

Poland Employment

AG

Addleshaw Goddard

The Benefits Of Outsourcing Solutions For Your Entire Company

Worldwide Commercial

Q

Questel

Final Report On The Implementation Of The Pay Transparency Directive

Germany Commercial

OP

Oppenhoff

Business Trips Abroad: A Global Compliance Overview

Worldwide Employment

IL

Ius Laboris

Germany's Federal Labor Court Rules On Probationary Periods In Fixed-Term Contracts

Germany Employment

OD

Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart

Italy's First Law On Artificial Intelligence Takes Effect

Italy Technology

IL

Ius Laboris

Beyond The 9-5: How Greece's New Worktime Arrangement System Really Works

Greece Employment

E

Eurofast

Increase In The Value Of Meal Vouchers Starting In 2026

Belgium Employment

LL

Loyens & Loeff

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

European Union Commercial

GGI Global Alliance

Employment Law And Pay Transparency | Remuneration Essentials (Video)

Luxembourg Employment

AM

Arendt & Medernach

Beyond The 9-5: How Greece's New Worktime Arrangement System Really Works

New guidance from the Labour Inspectorate and the Ministry of Labour offers a clearer picture of how the worktime arrangement system will operate going forward.

Greece Employment

E

Eurofast

Increase In The Value Of Meal Vouchers Starting In 2026

To support purchasing power, the federal government announced plans to gradually increase the maximum amount for meal vouchers.

Belgium Employment

LL

Loyens & Loeff

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

AM

Arendt & Medernach

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

Germany Employment

OD

Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart

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

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

In this episode of our Cross-Border Catch-Up podcast series, Shirin Aboujawde (New York) and Patty Shapiro (San Diego) discuss Spain's new Royal Decree 1155/2024...

Spain Immigration

OD

Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart

Seasonal Contracts: Answers To Five Common Questions

The start and end of seasonal periods in France – in summer, after the grape harvest, and in winter, at the end of the ski season – are an opportunity to review the rules governing seasonal fixed-term contracts.

France Employment

IL

Ius Laboris

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

The Australian national workplace tribunal (equivalent to the Irish Workplace Relations Commission) recently made orders that an employer accommodate an employee's request to perform...

Worldwide Employment

RL

RDJ LLP

A Medical Certificate: Not Always What It Seems

Belgium Employment

A

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

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

France Employment

AD

August Debouzy

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

Denmark Employment

IL

Ius Laboris

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

Ireland Employment

AC

Arthur Cox

The Use Of AI In The Workplace

Belgium Employment

L

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

VO

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

K

Kinanis LLC

Employed Or Self-Employed? Determining Employment Status In Malta

Malta Employment

GA

GVZH Advocates

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

PL

PwC Legal Germany

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AM

Arendt & Medernach

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Lewis Silkin

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Solsidus Law

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IL

Ius Laboris

Main Responsibilities Of Remote And Local Employers In Cyprus (Video)

CA

CYAUSE Audit Services Ltd

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