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International Labor and Employment Law
The International Labor and Employment Law blog published by Proskauer Rose LLP focuses on global labor and employment issues affecting multinational corporations and employers. It covers topics such as workplace gender equality, strike laws, employment regulatory reforms including non-compete clauses, transfer of undertakings regulations, working time and holiday pay rules, and redundancy plans. The blog provides insights into labor management relations, employment litigation, compensation and benefits, restrictive covenants, whistleblowing, and cross-border employment challenges. It addresses legal developments in various jurisdictions, including France and the UK, reflecting Proskauer Rose LLP's expertise in international labor law and employment compliance.
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In Historic First for Asia, Taiwan Legalizes Same-Sex Marriage
On May 17, 2019, the Taiwanese Parliament approved a bill legalizing same-sex marriage, making Taiwan the first country in Asia to adopt such legislation. Under the new law, same-sex couples now are able to marry legally, effective May 24, 2019.…
Mexico Overhauls Federal Labor Law in Workers’ Favor
Mexico Overhauls Federal Labor Law in Workers’ Favor
On May 1, 2019, International Workers’ Day, Mexico published amendments to its Federal Labor Law in the Federal Official Gazette and secured the right of Mexican workers to organize and enter into…
Major Reform to the Thailand Labor Protect Act
On December 13, 2018, the National Assembly of Thailand approved significant amendments to the country’s Labor Protection Act (“LPA”). The amendments took effect on May 6, 2019.
Under the amendments, employees with 20 or more uninterrupted years of service will…
The European Parliament Approves EU-Wide Standard for Whistleblower Protection
Per our previous post, the European Parliament and the Member States agreed to adopt new rules that would set the standard for protecting whistleblowers across the EU from dismissal, demotion, and other forms of retaliation when they report breaches…
Brunei Now Penalizes Homosexuality with Death by Stoning
At a time when much of the world is accepting LGBTQ individuals and relationships, the pendulum has swung in the opposite direction in the small nation of Brunei. Earlier this month, Brunei put into force a new set of harsh…
Major Changes to Singapore’s Employment Act, Effective April 1, 2019
Major changes to Singapore’s Employment Act (“EA”) took effect on April 1, 2019. First, the EA was expanded to include more employees and offer greater protections. Before April 1, the EA’s core provisions excluded managers and executives earning more than…
U.S. Court Holds No Foreign Law Exception to the ADEA and Title VII in GM Bias Case
On January 30, 2018, Shawn Wang (“Plaintiff”), filed suit against GM (China) Investment Co., Ltd. (“GMCIC”) and General Motors (GM) alleging, among other things, age discrimination in violation of the Age Discrimination and Employment Act (“ADEA”) and race and national…
UK Court of Appeal Allows Asda Supermarket Employees’ Equal Pay Claims to Proceed
Earlier this year, the UK Court of Appeal held that a class of 30,000 female Asda retail employees could compare themselves to male employees working in Asda’s distribution warehouses for purposes of their equal pay lawsuit. The Court’s analysis and…
EU Agrees to Set the Floor for Whistleblower Protection Across All Member States
According to a press release issued by the European Commission today, the European Parliament and the Member States have agreed to adopt new rules that set the standard for protecting individuals who blow the whistle on breaches of EU law…