Facade of the building housing Groupe Rocher

Supply Chains

Yves Rocher failed its duty of vigilance in Turkish subsidiary, French court rules

Over 80 workers brought action over union-busting and sex discrimination, harassment allegations

Walt Disney Studios

Privacy

Disney accused of snooping on gaming exec’s private coaching

Bonuses reduced after complaining of HR rep trying to gain intel about workplace relationships, lawsuit claims

German Federal Court of Justice

Remuneration

Staff cannot contractually waive remuneration right, German court rules

Decision increases financial risk associated with wrongful termination proceedings, lawyers say

Aboriginal and Australia flags

Discrimination

Majority of Australia’s First Nation employees subjected to racism at work

Roughly 60% in new survey say they experience discrimination, including slurs, jokes, and stereotyping

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Pregnancy

UK bosses failing workers who suffer early miscarriages, study finds

Statistics “stark reminder” for employers yet to grapple with new pregnancy loss entitlements in the workplace

Community

K&L Gates welcomes new partner to Los Angeles team

California wage and hour expert Carlos Jimenez brings employer and employee-side experience to global firm

Community

Eversheds Sutherland adds two new pension partners to UK teams

Simon Borhan joins in London from Linklaters, while Craig Looker returns to Leeds office from DLA Piper

Arbitration

Clyde & Co cannot block UAE-based lawyer suing in Dubai, English court rules

Novel decision found local law requirements supersede London arbitration clause in partner’s employment contract

Pensions

Hong Kong firms brace for contemplated pension contribution hike

City has one of the fastest aging and longest living populations in the world

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