Social Media Workers doxed, cancelled for posts condoning Charlie Kirk’s death Morality aside, can employers have a policy of “not speaking ill of the dead”? Disputes Australian manager who refused breathalyser awarded compensation Logistic company’s drug and alcohol policy did not clearly outline the consequences of refusing a test Labour Reforms South African activists slam new code making dismissals easier New guidance places a new emphasis on informal disciplinary processes Culture “Vibes” can be considered when choosing between candidates, tribunal rules Judge suggests bosses can reject jobseekers who support rival football clubs to protect office harmony Health & Safety Typhoon Tapah sparks push for better severe weather policies in Hong Kong Government recommends bosses consult staff before drafting extreme weather event protocols Tax & Social Security Malaysia to offer round-the-clock social security protections Government proposes greater coverage as even wealthy Malaysians struggle to keep up with medical costs Artificial Intelligence Can US businesses survive the Wild West of AI regulations? Even as states delay new legislation, employers can still prepare by analysing trends in what bills tend to include, lawyers explain Monitoring Shop ‘til you drop at work? Only if it’s not excessive UK tribunal ruling shows need for clear policies for personal use of work devices and break time expectations Working Time Spanish parliament rejects shorter working-week bill Rejection of landmark bill comes as much of Europe reconsiders limits on working hours Events Global Employment Summit International Employment Lawyer is delighted to announce that the second Global Employment Summit will take place at Convene 360 Madison Avenue on October 9 in New York. The full-day event will bring together leading in-house counsel, HR and ER professionals, and private practitioners from across the world to take a deep dive into the key issues impacting the management of global workforces from the vantage point of US-headquartered multinationals. 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 It’s a myth that you can’t do anything in France In-house interview Take pride, even in defeat Private Practice Leaders EU pay transparency is not an issue for just HR to solve