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The EU AI Act came into force on 1 August 2024, and the first obligations now apply, having taken effect on 2 February 2025. These obligations relate to promoting artificial intelligence (‘AI’) literacy on the one hand and banning certain AI practices on the other. From 2 August 2026, most obligations must be complied with by organisations covered by the Act. With the AI Act,…
2025, like most years, will be dominated by prominent sporting events. But with many of these sporting events likely to take place during working hours, and some employees hoping to watch-along live, we explore the lessons from Luxembourg on how employers can navigate this complex area. Many sporting competitions take place live in the morning or later in the afternoon, while others are adjusted to…
In the fast-paced, ever-changing world of data, privacy, cyber, and AI, staying ahead of the curve is crucial. Following Data Protection Day 2025 last month, we’ve identified ten key themes that might significantly impact employers in the coming year. Here’s a summary of the most recent developments and what professionals in these fields should look out for in 2025. 1. Artificial Intelligence (AI) AI continues…
Romantic relationships at work are a tale as old as time and something of an inevitability given the proximity that colleagues share day in, day out. With Valentine’s Day right around the corner, workplace romances are unlikely to go away anytime soon and so it is important that employers take the appropriate steps to mitigate any risks that could arise. Romantic relationships between employees is…
France has tabled a new collective agreement aimed at promoting the employment of ‘experienced employees’. While its entry into force still has some way to go, the proposed agreement represents an important step towards recognising older employees as a workplace priority, unlocking their potential against the backdrop of a dramatically ageing global workforce. It is now well known that the global workforce is getting older….
The Supreme Court has ruled that a disabled employee should have been considered for redeployment to another vacant position outside their place of work. Under the Anti-Discrimination Act, employers must take appropriate measures to give employees with disabilities continued access to employment, unless this imposes a disproportionate burden on the employer. It follows from recent case law of the European Court of Justice that such…
On 19 December 2024, a unanimous South Korean Supreme Court partially overturned its 2013 ‘ordinary wage’ precedents, which may require many employers to revise their compensation practices. These Supreme Court decisions primarily affect Korean employers, which commonly pay a significant portion of employees’ compensation through fixed regular bonuses but exclude those amounts when calculating the base rate for overtime pay and other statutory entitlements. Employers…
On 24 December 2024, a reform to Mexico’s Federal Labour Law was published that regulates work for digital platforms. This reform classifies most workers who provide services through such platforms as employees, which entitles them to employment rights and access to the social security system. Digital platform workers will be classified as employees if they provide personal, remunerated and subordinated services through a digital platform,…
On 26 September 2024, Italy introduced a landmark piece of legislation aimed at enhancing workplace safety, specifically focusing on the protection of workers from substances that are toxic to reproduction. The Legislative Decree, which implements a 2022 EU Directive, expands the definition of hazardous substances in the workplace to include not only carcinogens and mutagens but also reproductive toxins — those which may affect fertility,…
18 December 2024 is the UN’s International Migrants Day which shines a spotlight on the contributions of migrants around the world. Studies have shown that having a diverse workforce with employees of different cultural backgrounds and experiences fosters creativity and innovation, and can be hugely beneficial to employers. But how flexible are immigration routes, and do they allow an employer to quickly hire the people…