The Employer Report provides legal updates and practical insights about the latest labor and employment issues affecting US multinationals, at both the domestic and global level.
October 2019
On July 4, President Trump signed the ‘One Big Beautiful Bill Act’ into law, including provisions reducing federal income tax on qualified tips and overtime compensation.For employers, the new law raises a host of practical questions:
Overview
We reported in May on the provisions in the House’s One Big Beautiful Bill addressing two of President Trump’s campaign promises – no taxation of tips and overtime. The Senate has now passed its version of the One Big
Multinational employers operating in the Middle East and Africa face escalating geopolitical tension, challenging economic conditions and evolving social expectations. Our recent webinar covered how countries across MEA are responding to these pressures—and what employers need to know to stay
As summer is upon us, many visa holders are planning their travels, and reentry into the United States has become a significant concern. The fast-paced changes in policies and their enforcement by immigration officers at US ports of entry have
In a recent conversation with our colleagues across the Americas—in Argentina, Brazil, Canada, Colombia, Mexico and the United States—we examined the latest developments affecting multinational employers in the region. Please click here to tune in to the recording at your
We recently recorded a lively discussion with several of our Baker McKenzie colleagues to discuss the major developments impacting multinational employers operating in Europe. For your convenience, click here for a link to the recording.
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The European Commission has issued its first fine in a no-poach case in the labor market, and its first sanction of the anti-competitive use of a minority share in a competing business. With the fine of EUR 329 million, the
Earlier this month, we recorded an action-packed webinar with several of our Baker McKenzie colleagues to discuss the major developments impacting multinational employers operating in Asia. For your convenience, click here for a link to the recording.
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As AI adoption accelerates across workplaces, labor organizations around the world are beginning to take notice—and action. The current regulatory focus in the US centers on state-specific laws like those in California, Illinois, Colorado and New York City, but the
The implementation of EU Pay Transparency Directive will come into effect in 2026, requiring companies to identify “equal” or “equivalent” positions and ensure they are compensated equally, regardless of gender. This assessment can be particularly challenging for companies with a
