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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…
After early announcements of rapid implementation, followed by several months without any action being taken in response to the EU Pay Transparency Directive, the Ministry of Labour sent a preliminary draft law to the social partners on 6 March 2026. The draft introduces significant changes for employers and employees, replacing the current ‘Professional Equality Index’ with new, more detailed pay transparency requirements. These are coordinated with a number of existing…
On 22 January 2026, the US Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) voted to rescind its 2024 Enforcement Guidance on Harassment in the Workplace. Although the withdrawal does not alter federal anti discrimination statutes, it marks a significant shift in the agency’s approach to harassment and its interpretation of civil rights legislation. This article outlines how the rescission occurred, what has replaced the Guidance, and what…
The Danish Data Protection Agency recently severely criticised an employer that violated the law when it recorded multiple conversations with an employee without informing the employee. Audio recordings of conversations between an employee and an employer may, depending on the circumstances and subject to various conditions, be lawful if they are made as part of securing evidence of specific facts that are necessary to protect the employer’s interests….
Marking the fourth year of Russia’s full‑scale invasion, in this article, our Ukrainian firm traces how the country’s labour laws have shifted from emergency fixes to a more stable framework, balancing business continuity with the protection of employees in wartime. The fullscale war has been raging in Ukraine for several years, during which labour legislation has evolved in parallel. What began as emergency labour measures in 2022 has developed into a more predictable framework,…
Australia’s workplace safety regulators are now closely scrutinising restructuring exercises through the lens of employee psychosocial safety, issuing enforcement notices where consultation and planning fall short. With psychosocial safety now central to work health and safety expectations in Australia, we examine what this means for employers. Psychosocial risk has shifted rapidly in recent years, from an emerging area of interest to a central pillar of…
In the fast-paced, ever-changing world of data, privacy and cyber, staying ahead of the curve is crucial. With developments in AI, online safety, tracking technologies and international data transfers, organisations in the EU and UK face an increasingly complex landscape. Following Data Protection Day last month, our UK firm has identified ten key themes they believe will significantly impact businesses in the year ahead. 1….
In our recent article exploring key global employment law trends for 2026, we identified ‘landmark labour reform’ as a defining theme for the year ahead. The UK was a key example of a jurisdiction undergoing such change and so below, we examine in more detail the developments that are anticipated this year. The Employment Rights Act (the ‘Act’), described as the biggest overhaul of employment rights in…