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Changes To The Social Security Contributory Code And Respective Regulations

On 9 December 2025, amendments were published to the Contributory Regimes Code of the Social Security Welfare System and to the relevant Regulatory Decree.

Portugal Employment

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PLMJ

Focus On Labour Law – 4th Quarter 2025

As the year draws to a close, we are issuing our last Focus on Labour Law for 2025 with its usual overview of important labour court decisions of the last few months and updates on new legislation.

Worldwide Employment

OP

Oppenhoff

Revised European Works Councils Directive Adopted By The EU

The European Parliament and the Council of the European Union have now adopted a new Directive to revise the European Works Councils Directive 2009/38/EC (the "Directive").

European Union Employment

AC

Arthur Cox

Fokus Arbeitsrecht – 4. Quartal 2025

Das Jahresende bringt den letzten Fokus Arbeitsrecht 2025 mit dem gewohnten Überblick über wichtige arbeitsgerichtliche Entscheidungen der letzten Monate...

Germany Employment

OP

Oppenhoff

'Good Jobs' Podcast: Theme B With Kevin Gallagher And Patricia Coulter

Ireland Employment

LS

Lewis Silkin

German Regional Labor Issues Ruling On The Domestic Application Of General Protection Against Dismissal

European Union Employment

OD

Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart

Horizon Scanning What Irish Employers Need To Know For 2026

Ireland Employment

RL

RDJ LLP

More Legal Support For Families

Malta Employment

GA

GVZH Advocates

Company Pension Schemes: Bundestag Passes Second Act Strengthening Company Pensions

Germany Employment

OP

Oppenhoff

Betriebliche Altersversorgung: Bundestag Verabschiedet BRSG II

Germany Employment

OP

Oppenhoff

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

Germany Employment

LM

Littler Mendelson

The Netherlands: Should Employers Seek Reimbursement For Study Costs?

Netherlands Employment

LM

Littler Mendelson

Italian Descendants 2025 Decree: Entry And Citizenship

Italy Immigration

BI

Boccadutri International Law Firm

Redundancy In Malta: Legal Requirements And Strategic Considerations

Malta Employment

GA

GVZH Advocates

Goodbye Paperwork: Greece Enters The Digital Era Of Labour Compliance

Greece Employment

E

Eurofast

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

CA

CYAUSE Audit Services Ltd

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

Cyprus Immigration

I. Frangos & Associates LLC

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

E-commerce : Les Enjeux Juridiques Pour Préparer 2026 (Video)

HA

Haas Avocats

Restructuring: Key Dos And Don'ts For Employers

Back in September, we published "Restructuring for international employers: A Ius Laboris Guide". It brings together key legal and practical considerations from 20 jurisdictions worldwide...

Belgium Employment

IL

Ius Laboris

Introduction Of Miscarriage Leave Regulations

This article forms part of a two-part series examining recent developments in family-related leave entitlements under Maltese law. By virtue of Legal Notice 274 of 2025...

Malta Employment

FF

FFF Legal

Beyond Barriers: Disability Rights In The Workplace

It's well established that people with disabilities have the right to equal participation in society, and yet they still face significant challenges, particularly at work.

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

The government is finalizing a draft law to implement the EU Transparency and Equal Pay Directive (2023/970), aimed at strengthening the right to equal pay for women and men performing equal work or work of equal value.

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

Ki

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

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

Italy Employment

WP

WH Partners

Platform Work Revisited – The New EU Directive

Malta Employment

GA

GVZH Advocates

National Strike In Belgium: A Q&A

Belgium Employment

LL

Loyens & Loeff

The Workplace Relations Act 2015: A Ten-Year Retrospective

Ireland Employment

WF

William Fry

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

Italy's First Law On Artificial Intelligence Takes Effect

Italy's Law no. 132 of 23 September 2025 has been published and is now in effect. It governs "Provisions and delegated powers to the Government on artificial intelligence". We examine this significant new legislation below.

Italy Technology

IL

Ius Laboris

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)

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

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

Ireland Employment

M

Matheson

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

Ireland Employment

AC

Arthur Cox

Qualifying Employment In Aviation (Personal Tax) Rules

Malta Employment

PS

Papilio Services Limited

Beyond Systems: The Human Touch Behind Every Eurofast Solution

Worldwide Technology

E

Eurofast

EU Pay Transparency Countdown In Germany

Germany Employment

AO

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

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

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Employment Law And Pay Transparency | Remuneration Essentials (Video)

AM

Arendt & Medernach

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

LS

Lewis Silkin

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

S

Solsidus Law

Is The World Adapting To The Digital Nomad? Part 2 (Video)

IL

Ius Laboris

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

CA

CYAUSE Audit Services Ltd

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