Catriona Watt

Private Practice Leaders

Natural justice and the high cost of getting it wrong

In this episode of Counsel Without Borders, Fox & Partners’ Catriona Watt discusses why due process matters, emotive clients, and knowing when to choose ADR

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Arbitration

WaPo ordered to reinstate journalist fired over Charlie Kirk posts

Comments about “white men who espouse hatred and violence” insufficient to prove misconduct, says arbitrator

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LGBTQ+

Dr Phil sued by ex-publicist for anti-gay discrimination

Long-serving employee left out of media firm’s move to Texas and faced harassment due to his sexuality, complaint alleges

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Modern Slavery

Why the EU’s Forced Labour Regulation is now an HR issue

As Europe prepares to enforce its new rules, HR teams will have a critical role in navigating supply-chain risks, due diligence, and regulatory scrutiny

Daimler

Pay transparency

Regional court revisits Daimler Truck saga, clarifies equal pay comparator test

Objective factors like time served, professional experience, and responsibility can justify pay gaps

Working Time

South Korea’s government split on working time regulations

While lawmakers hope to strengthen protections for couriers and warehouse workers, white-collar professionals may be looking at a longer workday

Spotlight Series

Guyer & Regules: Spotlight on Uruguay

From reduced workweeks to platform worker status, exclusive contributors to the IEL Monitor Guyer & Regules delve into the key issues facing employers in Uruguay

Community

Littler hires new Las Vegas shareholder from Ogletree

Harassment and discrimination expert Suzanne Martin drawn by new firm’s “depth of experience, collaborative culture”

Artificial Intelligence

Australia’s FWC issues AI guidance to tackle soaring claim volumes

Legal and HR teams will be required to provide hyperlinks to any cited authorities and provide chatbot disclosure statements

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