The national election on 4 July 2024 ushered in a new Labour government in a landslide vote after 14 years of a Conservative government and on 17 July the King’s Speech set out the new government’s legislative programme. So what does the new Labour government’s net zero and green agenda have in store for us?
Leia Braunton talks to senior employment lawyers about what to expect – and what to be prepared for – under the new Labour Government.
The prevalence and influence of Artificial Intelligence (AI) is nothing short of revolutionary. While it appears that AI does not yet have one official definition, it can colloquially be referred to as technology that allows machines or computers to utilise human-like intelligence to learn, create, analyse, and perform other functions or activities that were previously …
China’s labour laws give adequate termination protection for employees. In China, an employer may terminate an employee’s employment contract by mutual termination or unilateral termination. Employers have no right to terminate an employment contract for no reason. To unilaterally terminate an employee’s employment contract, an employer must have one of the causes under the Labour …
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Introduction In recent years, the Turkish Competition Board (‘TCB’) has increasingly focused on the labour market, especially on the targeting agreements that may hinder competition, such as gentleman’s agreements and no-poaching clauses. In this article, by analysing TCB’s rulings on this matter, we aim to delineate the criteria of the TCB in regulating labour market …
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Protection of freelancers In recent years in Japan, more people are working as freelancers in search of more flexible work styles. The increase in the number of workers who want side jobs and the number of companies that allow them after the Covid-19 pandemic has also contributed to the growth of freelancers. According to a …
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Navigating international employment laws is crucial for multinational companies. Employment laws vary widely between jurisdictions, requiring legal counsel to understand each region’s nuances. Non-compliance can lead to legal claims that can damage a company’s reputation. To highlight these differences, in this guide we focus on two jurisdictions, the nascent Democratic Republic of Congo and the …
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In recent years, Poland has seen significant changes in its labour laws, creating both challenges and opportunities for businesses. One innovative solution for navigating these complexities is the Employer of Record (EOR) model. This model allows companies to hire employees in Poland without the need to establish a legal entity. But how exactly does it …
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After a significant amendment to the Labour Code in 2023, Hungary has made considerable legislative changes to its laws pertaining to labour, occupational health and workplace safety, platform work and foreign workforce. These amendments impact several key laws and affect both employers and workers generating new challenges seeking to comply with the new legal conditions.
The first half of 2024 has been marked by mass retrenchment exercises by major companies in the technology and finance sectors worldwide. The same has been observed in Singapore, although the layoffs have occurred in the wholesale trade and electronics manufacturing space as well. There has also emerged a TikTok trend of Gen Z employees …