Japanese bosses

Whistleblowing

Japan strengthens whistleblower protections with tougher penalties

Amendment, set to take effect in 2027, aims to protect employees and freelancers from retaliation

Wilko

Restructuring

Ex-Wilko staff receive £2m payout for improper redundancy consultation

Retailer’s administration shows necessity of clear communication between management and at-risk workers

Canadian flag in front of a business building in Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Labour Reforms

Littler: Key labour reforms Canadian employers must prepare for now

Reforms introduce new long-term illness leave, updated information obligations, and a ban on replacing striking workers

Norweigan flag

Retirement

Norway proposes 72 as new age limit for job termination

Two-year increase would help sustain welfare system amid rapidly growing ageing population and labour shortages

Scott Kelly

Community

Ogletree launches data analytics practice group

The team will use evolving technologies to provide employers with support across a range of employment issues

Human Rights

How international employment lawyers can help end modern slavery

The ultimate employment law crime is a catastrophic failure of the international legal system

Works Councils

Revised works council directive strips exemptions for hundreds of employers

Transition could be chaotic for Article 13 employers, experts warn

Discrimination

Poland expands pay transparency measures in line with EU’s equity aims

Though vague terms could see mixed interpretations from employers, expert warns

Wellbeing

Portugal’s new menstrual leave law respects medical realities

Amendment to labour code allows women to take up to three days leave per month for severe period pain

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