Satellite employees can be a good solution for businesses struggling to find workers and needing to provide the flexibility new hires expect. So, if you need to set up satellite workers, what are options and how can you do it? Our panel from Italy, Belgium, Switzerland and the UK looks…
The war in Ukraine began on 24 February 2022 and a few weeks later our lawyers from Ukraine and elsewhere produced a webinar on how Ukraine was trying to keep its economy going in impossible circumstances. Now, as the war, almost unthinkably, continues towards the one-year mark, we come together…
The Ius Laboris Nordic law firms warmly welcome you to our annual Nordic HR Seminar live in Stockholm where the lawyers from Denmark, Finland, Norway and Sweden will give you the latest updates on legislation and hot topics for 2023 as well as guiding you through any potential challenges in…
Under the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and similar laws around the world, every ‘data subject’, including job applicants, employees, former employees, etc. has the right to request access to all personal data held about them by the data controller (employer). These ‘subject access requests’ (SARs) are an important…
How hard is it to restructure in France? What do we need to think about before embarking on the process? What are the legal and practical requirements? How do we get the approval of the authorities? And how long will all this take? These questions and more will be tackled…
Sweeping changes to employment law are coming into operation in Sweden from 1 October 2022. It will be easier to protect key employees in redundancy situations, for example, and fixed-term contract terms are being reduced from 24 to 12 months. In this webinar Knut Elmstedt and Petter Wenehult, from our…
In this webinar, our panel discusses how AI and technology are affecting the workplace already and what the future might look like. We invite tech expert, Peter Seeberg to give us an overview and lawyers from around the world to discuss the legal implications. Our hosts are: Markus Janko (Germany),…
Our panelists from several EU countries and Canada discuss how work/life balance is maintained in their countries. In the wake of the EU’s work/life balance directive coming into effect in the bloc in August, this is a hot topic in many places. Our hosts are: Alexander Ülrich (Germany), Hylda Wiarda…
In this, our second webinar on ESG, we invite more lawyers from our international expert groups to discuss ESG and how it could impact your HR practice. Our hosts are: Sophie Maes (Belgium), Lucy Swart-Mallet (UK), Burkard Göpfert , (Germany), Philip Nabben (Netherlands), and Janusz Tomczak (Poland).
We invite lawyers from our international ‘expert groups’ to discuss what’s on the horizon for businesses in terms of ESG and what HR practices should focus their attention on next. This webinar is Part I of a two-part webinar on ESG. Join the debate. Our hosts are: Sophie Maes (Belgium),…
Our lawyers in several central and eastern EU countries, plus the UK and Argentina debate the macro-economic impact of war in Ukraine on businesses, focusing particularly on inflationary pressures and supply chain issues. How are these factors likely to impact on business operations? Join the debate. Our hosts are: Valeriya…
How has Covid changed the workplace in South America? Will they ever get back to ‘normal’ and if not, what does the new normal look like? Our panelists from Argentina, Chile, Venezuela and Brazil discuss issues such as teleworking, hybrid working and digital platform work. Our hosts are: Pablo Buracco…
The US recently took action against Mexico for labour violations under the trade agreement between the US, Mexico and Canada (the USMCA) and so our panel of lawyers from all three countries provides us with a status update on these issues and their impact. Our hosts are: David Puente Tostado…
Some countries have done significantly better than others at fighting the pandemic. In our recent Report to the World Economic Forum, Davos 2022, we analysed the government policies of 20 countries, identified which ones had worked best (and worst!) and made recommendations for the future. In this webinar, we get together…
To chime with the Ius Laboris Report on resilience, just published, partners from four countries look at a range of areas impacting how businesses can build back better after Covid: including flexible working, employee mental health, upskilling and ESG (environmental, social and governance issues). Our hosts are: Arnaud Teissier (France),…
In this webinar Ius Laboris and The Adecco Group join forces to discuss the findings of their joint report, published for The World Economic Forum in Davos, January 2022. The Report covers the impact of different government policies taken to address Covid-19 in 20 countries. Our speakers will look at…
A new kind of workplace is emerging – and it looks quite different from the old one. In this webinar, the second of two on this subject, we take a look at worldwide trends surrounding the new hybrid workplace. We discuss what employers need to know about vaccination and testing,…
The date for implementation of new whistleblowers’ rules in the EU is fast approaching: 17 December 2021. In this webinar, lawyers from a range of EU countries update us on the implementation status of their countries and discuss issues including union consultation and the possibility of civil or criminal liability…
This webinar, involving experts from Germany, the Netherlands, Spain, the UK, Romania, Mexico and the US, revolves around criminal record checks and vetting in the workplace. What are the boundaries of such checks? And what are the possible risks from a data & privacy point of view? This webinar is…
We have the pleasure of inviting you to join the annual Nordic HR Seminar which will be organized as a webinar on 24 November 2021 at 9:00 – 11:30 CET. The Nordic HR Seminar is a forum for HR partners working in Nordic organisations or other professionals dealing with labour…
A new kind of workplace is emerging – and it looks a bit different from the old one. For one thing, homeworking is not going to disappear. So, in this webinar, involving several key European countries, we take a look at worldwide trends on the new hybrid setting from different…
Today we discuss what kind of challenges the trade unions have faced during COVID and how are they have responded so far. Looking forward, we also think about whether the unions are as relevant as they used to be and how can they ensure they remain influential going forward. We…
In this session, experts from France, Germany, the Netherlands, Italy, the UK and Ireland take a look at the most significant data breach fines of the last 12 months, with a focus on the workplace. They will also discuss the developing approach of regulators to enforcement and will scan the…
In the second part of our mergers and acquisitions webinar series, experts from four European countries, UK, Germany, France and Spain, will discuss the employment aspects of M&A deals. We will cover how to structure a deal, due diligence and how to get the process right. Ius Laboris employment law…
Many employees are currently working from home because of COVID-19, but for some, that can mean working from abroad. In this webinar, experts from Belgium, France, Italy, Greece, Portugal, Spain and Croatia take a country-by-country look at what employers need to think about when someone asks to work temporarily or partially…
In this webinar, legal experts from the US, the EU (Poland), the UK and Russia will discuss how to handle an HR investigation, looking particularly at the different whistleblowing regimes in place in their countries. They will look how to deal with confidentiality and data privacy in an investigation, the…
In this webinar, panelists from the UK, Italy, Germany, Denmark, Spain and Russia reflect upon artificial intelligence and its use in the workplace. What should employers be aware of from a data & privacy perspective? And what does the future hold in this area? Join us for this, the second…
COVID-19 is causing a reorganisation across markets, and mergers and acquisitions are a big part of what’s happening. In this webinar, we dive into the employment aspects of M&A deals, covering some red flags to look out for during due diligence. We also look at how the trades unions are approaching M&A; how to deal with restrictive covenants for workers both leaving and joining and…
In this webinar, the panelists will discuss global mobility and immigration issues during the pandemic and provide examples from their countries: Germany, Turkey, Russia and Ukraine. They will look at who can apply to enter a country, what you need to do upon entry and the internal restrictions to follow…
COVID-19 is impacting the world greatly at the present time, but it is not the only factor changing the world of work. In this webinar, experts from Belgium, Canada, Brazil and the UK will discuss the growing phenomenon of the ‘gig’ economy and the way case law on this is…
In this panel discussion, experts from the UK, Ireland, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Saudi Arabia and Singapore talk about employee monitoring in the workplace from a data & privacy perspective. What are the boundaries of such monitoring and what are the possible risks? Join us for this, the first in…
In this webinar, we will discuss diversity & inclusion and in particular, how to address unconscious biases. The panelists will also take a look at transparency, focusing on the gender pay gap – and other, less-explored pay gaps potentially affecting different groups. We will then look at whether COVID-19 should…
In this webinar, our panelists will discuss some steps employers can take to help them through the crisis, including looking at some questions on vaccination. They will also talk about the rules employers need to abide by when employees work at home over the longer term – and what challenges…
Everything is in flux during the pandemic and many people’s jobs are at risk. This is, understandably, translating into pressure on boards to keep a handle on executive pay. In this webinar, we explore how executive pay is managed in 15 different countries across our global alliance, including in the…
In this webinar, panelists from four different Latin American countries explore how COVID-19 is affecting their countries, including the rules and restrictions around home and office working, immigration and dismissals.
The Legal HR Summit is a 2-day online programme with two big themes: HR leaders and HR lawyers addressing the future of the working world and business insiders providing insights into managing an international workforce.
Working from home is fast becoming more than just a tool for crisis management. More and more companies are now considering it as a sustainable option for the longer term. Many employees view it as a valuable benefit and employers too, can start to see cost-savings on the horizon in…
In this informal panel discussion, experts from the UK, Germany, France and the Netherlands will discuss the European Court of Justice decision in the case of Schrems II handed down in July, and its impact on workplace data transfers. The Court ruled the EU-US Privacy Shield invalid, and although model…
The economic effects of the coronavirus are being felt by large numbers of companies in the Eurasian region leading many to consider how well their businesses are shaped to meet future challenges. In this webinar, recorded on 17 September, we take a look at measures to help businesses stay afloat…
EU Member States had until 30 July to comply with the revised rules on temporary secondees. The new rules ensure that people temporarily seconded to an EU member state are offered terms and conditions more like those of local workers in the member state they now work in. But, as…
With the effects of the EU GDPR reverberating across the EU, subject access requests (SARs) are gaining prominence, as individuals become increasingly aware of their right to access personal data held by their employers. In what promises to be a lively discussion, we examine the growth (or not) of SARs…
The economic effects of the coronavirus are being felt by large numbers of companies across the APAC region, leading some companies to consider how well their businesses are shaped to meet future challenges. In this webinar recorded on July 10, 2020, we take a look at some of the temporary…
Four Ius Laboris employment law firms provide their very different perspectives on what is happening in their countries right now and how employers can best manage their workforces in the circumstances. Topics include how to manage the return to work and a short and longer term perspective on employment law…
Four Ius Laboris Eastern Mediterranean employment law firms provide their very different perspectives on what is happening in their countries right now and how employers can best manage their workforces in the circumstances. Topics include how to manage the return to work and a short and longer-term perspective on employment…
In this webinar, the second of our travel series, we will explore the impact of coronavirus on business travel and immigration in four very different markets – the UAE, the UK, India and Thailand and give tips for international employers on how to gear up to restart, once travel restrictions…
Some sectors of the economy have been harder hit by COVID-19 than others and the airline industry could be one of the most damaged. We take an in-depth look at the questions our airline clients are now asking us in the wake of these deeply challenging times for the industry.
The economic effects of the coronavirus are being felt by large numbers of companies across Europe, including all the Nordic countries, leading some companies to consider how well their businesses are shaped to meet future challenges. So, in this webinar, we take a detailed look at the rules around restructuring.
The coronavirus crisis is taking a financial toll on many companies, and governments are stepping in to support them and their employees. Find out about the practical realities of managing a workforce in the Eurasian countries in the current crisis and the latest government initiatives in Russia, Ukraine, Belarus and…
Four Ius Laboris employment law firms from across the Americas provide their very different perspectives on what is happening in their countries right now and how employers can best manage their workforces in the circumstances.
In this webinar, we explore the impact of the coronavirus on business travel and immigration across the world and give tips for international employers on how to gear up to restart, once restrictions begin to lift.
Coronavirus is throwing many new and unexpected challenges at employers. For example, within the EU, in which all countries are subject to the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), there are differences of opinion as to how to balance the right to individual privacy against the health of the community. Some…
The continuing coronavirus crisis is taking a financial toll on many European companies, and governments are stepping in to support them and their employees. Find out about the practical realities of managing a workforce in the Nordic countries in the current crisis and the latest government initiatives in Denmark, Finland,…
In this webinar, employment lawyers from China, South Korea, Hong Kong and Singapore will outline some of the ways they are advising HR professionals, based on the approaches their governments are taking to control the spread of the coronavirus.
Coronavirus is taking a large financial toll on many European companies, and governments are stepping in to support them and their employees. Find out about the practical realities and latest developments in Italy, Germany, France and Belgium.
