Disability How to address dementia risk in an ageing workforce The number of people living with dementia globally will be 135 million by 2050, with more than half living in Asia-Pacific Training Why in-house counsel are like mixologists For career success, junior lawyers must not only understand local and business culture, but also overcome any fear of speaking up Artificial Intelligence DOL’s AI roadmap provides invaluable checklist for employers New tool provides comprehensive view on emerging tech’s impact on discrimination, data protection, and labour issues Future of Work Gatehouse & Keystone Law: Hybrid working in the UK – employment and digital pitfalls Employers facing flexible work requests should review their software and IT security arrangements, and their insurance coverage Harassment Hello, hello, HELLO! Contributing factors in employment law breaches UK judge finds ignoring an employee’s multiple greetings was “calculated or likely to undermine trust and confidence” Privacy Italian bank under investigation for worker’s data abuse Employers investigating staff on suspicion of unlawful conduct cannot act without restraint Industrial action No end in sight to Tesla’s war with Swedish union Sympathy strikes are broadly legal in Europe, unlike in the US where Tesla is headquartered Industrial action Meta’s Irish engineers dispute shows risk of unilateral shift changes Employers best advised to engage with unions with an open mind and a willingness to see them as a key stakeholder, say lawyers Disputes Welcome DIFC ruling clarifies discrimination, victimisation law Court confirms that the burden of proof in discrimination cases lies with the complainant Events IEL Awards 2024 The world’s most outstanding international employment and labour law specialists will be honoured in London at the 2024 IEL Awards. Join us for a a truly global black-tie extravaganza on 13 November when the winners from across 28 categories will officially revealed. Research IEL Monitor IEL Monitor is a forward-looking, fully searchable database of upcoming and prospective employment and labour legislation from around the world, designed to alert in-house teams of new laws and regulations, and support timely compliance. Private Practice Leaders Jens Günther confident of perfect Seitz match In-house interview Being a good human and good lawyer is not mutually exclusive Community Hannes Snellman welcomes new practice co-chair