Sinking ships concept

Restructuring

Tone-deaf bosses risk torpedoing already fragile labour relations

Mass layoffs announced by Bumble, Microsoft, and ITV have been heavily criticised for their lack of sensitivity

Laurence Renard

Private Practice Leaders

Laurence Renard: It’s a myth that you can’t do anything in France

Simmons & Simmons’ Laurence Renard on the misconceptions of operating in France, understanding local cultures, and managing client expectations

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Family leave

What Orissa High Court ruling means for maternity benefits

A child has a fundamental right to be breastfed and brought up in a reasonable condition, judges say

istock.com/Motortion

Compliance

Belgium approves first regulated brothel after landmark sex work law

Just nine applicants have applied for recognition under pioneering law that gives sex workers employment rights

Fighting cancer

Wellbeing

Cancer association urges workplace wellness drive as South African deaths soar

“Dr Google” and AI tools are poor substitutes for professional medical checks, health group warns

Regulation

UAE cracks down on fake jobs, inactive businesses

Businesses pay millions in fines as government announces new sanctions for “fake Emiratisation”

Platform Workers

Uber takes New Zealand contractor dispute to Supreme Court

Legal arguments being heard as Conservative government looks to redefine “employee” with new bill

Platform Workers

Uber’s Uruguay win bucks trend in misclassification disputes

Country’s Supreme Court overturns decision awarding benefits to a driver, confirms arbitration seat

Harassment

Japan energy firm accused of sharing nude photos of underperforming staff

Lawsuit also claims manager punished an employee by grabbing his testicles

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