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The European Parliament and Council have agreed to slim down parts of the EU AI Act, delaying high-risk obligations and easing compliance for smaller and mid-sized firms. The proposed amending legislation has been published and is now awaiting adoption. This is expected before August 2026. We explore what the simplification will mean for employers below. ‘Simplification is one of the most difficult things to do,’…
The EU has published the Regulation establishing the EU Talent Pool, an EU‑wide digital platform connecting participating employers with non‑EU jobseekers. The Regulation applies from 1 June 2026 and sets out rules on the platform’s management, operation and use. On 12 May 2026, the EU Talent Pool Regulation was published in the Official Journal of the European Union. It marks a concrete step in the…
The European Commission and the European Institute for Gender Equality (EIGE) have issued updated EU-wide guidelines and practical toolkits on the EU Pay Transparency Directive. They are designed to help employers ensure their job evaluation processes under the Directive are fair, objective and gender neutral. Our experts unpick precisely what the guidance means for employers below. On 26 March 2026, the European Commission and EIGE…
Employers across the Americas are facing rising expectations around workplace mental health. Below, and to mark the World Day for Safety and Health at Work observed earlier this week, we have sought expert insights from five jurisdictions in the region on this topic. We explore how evolving legal frameworks shape employer obligations, the consequences of non‑compliance, and the key enforcement and policy trends. Mental health…
Czechia’s recently published draft Pay Transparency Directive legislation is among the EU’s most structurally prescriptive early transposition models. It extends beyond transparency obligations into mandatory pay system design and enforcement. While missing the 7 June 2026 transposition deadline, its significance lies in redefining compliance, from disclosure of pay to regulation of internal pay structures. The Czech law to transpose the EU Pay Transparency Directive (the…
Employers are increasingly using wellbeing‑monitoring tools to track the digital activity of employees, particularly in the financial services sector. This rise in so-called “bossware” raises concerns around workplace data privacy and employee trust. Below, our experts examine what employers need to weigh if they plan to introduce such monitoring tools in Hong Kong. A leading global investment bank has begun piloting a system that compares…
As the ongoing turmoil in the Persian Gulf has demonstrated, crises are, unfortunately, a recurring part of the business landscape. In recent years, organisations around the world have faced numerous health, security, and other crises. Throughout these periods, workplaces have been required not only to continue operating, but also to support their employees as they navigate the challenges created by these events. This article offers a high-level overview of the essential…
Short-time work is a proven policy instrument for dealing with times of crisis, but not every economic uncertainty justifies short-time work. The German economy faces multiple crises in 2026: geopolitical conflicts, disruptions to global supply chains, volatile energy prices, industry-specific declines in demand, and continued high interest rates leading to reluctance to invest. The factors currently causing significant planning uncertainty are manifold. Short-time work is…
This time of year brings several global observances spotlighting anti-discrimination. It is a timely moment then to assess shifting US enforcement trends on discrimination law. Federal agencies are increasingly targeting DEI initiatives and encouraging discrimination claims from majority‑group employees. This signals a noteworthy risk-change for employers. Our US experts explore further below. Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (‘Title VII’) is the…
Global mobility is entering a new phase in 2026, shaped by digital border systems, heightened tax and social security scrutiny, the return of high-volume business travel under tighter regulation, and the need for greater geopolitical and operational resilience in mobility planning. These shifts are increasing both transparency and risk, with closer monitoring of visitor activity, evolving ‘permanent establishment’ rules, and more assertive enforcement influencing how…