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UK Employment Rights Act 2025—taking a measured approach
United Kingdom - December 18 2025 Today, the Employment Rights Act 2025 became law after receiving Royal Assent. While this is a significant milestone, most employers do not need to…
UK: Navigating festivities—an employer's guide to preventing sexual harassment
United Kingdom - December 3 2025 As the office playlists veer towards Mariah and the novelty jumpers are dusted off, this is a timely reminder about the proactive duty to take…
EU Pay Transparency Countdown in Germany
European Union, Germany - November 12 2025 Seven months may sound like plenty. For Germany, it may not be enough. The EU Pay Transparency Directive must be implemented by June 7, 2026 and will…
Works Council Elections in Germany in Spring 2026- An Overview For International Employers 2026 Edition
Germany - October 30 2025 Every four years, Works Council elections take place in Germany. The next round of these regular elections will be between 1 March to 31 May 2026…
UK employers’ positive duty to take reasonable steps to prevent sexual harassment—one year on: are your “reasonable steps” still reasonable?
United Kingdom - October 17 2025 It has been a year since the preventative duty to take reasonable steps to prevent sexual harassment took effect. For employers, this is not a…
UK bankers' remuneration reform: significant flexibility unlocked
United Kingdom - October 16 2025 The PRA and FCA have finalised major reforms to the UK bankers’ remuneration regime, unlocking significant flexibility for banks from 16 October 2025…
UK non-disclosure agreements under the spotlight: what employers need to know
United Kingdom - September 3 2025 NDAs are facing a wave of reform, prompting employers to reassess how they manage sensitive workplace issues. Many employers have already updated…
Comparing U.S. and UK approaches to religious expression at work: lessons from recent developments
United Kingdom, USA - August 26 2025 Regulators and courts in both the U.S. and UK have been seeking to navigate the complex balance between employees’ rights to religious expression and…
UK employment developments July 2025
United Kingdom - July 14 2025 The Employment Rights Bill continues its passage through Parliament, with amendments being introduced at each stage. Only proposals with government…
UK Welcome news for employers on data protection - key provisions
United Kingdom - July 4 2025 It is rare for employers to receive genuinely positive news in the data protection sphere, but the Data (Use and Access) Act 2025 (DUAA) is a notable…
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