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Newswire – Latest Legal Articles

Search our latest articles by Keyword search or Country. Our database has articles across the broad range of business law topics from 2016, and we add new articles each day.

Newswire 03/04/2017

Australian Labor Law Update: Payroll Manager Held Liable for Underpayment

It is not just the boss who needs to be fearful of the powers of the Fair Work Ombudsman anymore! Australian businesses have settled back into their routine following Christmas...

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Newswire 30/03/2017

Poland Permits Businesses with Overseas Units to Require Employees to Work on Holidays

Although in principle it is not allowed to instruct employees to do work on Sundays and statutory holidays, the Polish Labour Code provides for some exceptions to this rule. These...

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Newswire 21/02/2017

Swiss People Reject Corporate Tax Reform III

On February 12, 2017, the Swiss people rejected the so-called Corporate Tax Reform III (CTR III) with a clear majority of 59.1%. Only four cantons (Zug, Vaud, Nidwalden and Ticino)...

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Newswire 21/02/2017

Modernisation of EU Data Protection Rules Continues: Proposed ePrivacy Regulation

The newly proposed Regulation on electronic privacy would apply to new players providing electronic communications services, decrease red tape around cookies, and allow more extensive big data analysis with user...

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Newswire 17/02/2017

French Labor Law: 2017 Internal Rules Update

The New Year has brought not only new resolutions but also new obligations for employers. Prohibiting Sexist Behavior First of all, Law n° 2016-1088 of August 8, 2016 or the...

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Newswire 08/02/2017

The Platform Economy – Employee Risk Under French Law and How to Address It

2016 has been a tough year for those operating in the so called ‘collaborative economy’. While some have encountered financial difficulties, others have faced a real "bashing" from unsatisfied competitors. ...

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Newswire 18/01/2017

Terminating an Employee in France for Non-Economic Reasons

Given the continuing challenging business climate in France and the well-known difficulties of French labor law, companies doing business in France should, before taking any actions, consider essential issues to...

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Newswire 17/01/2017

The Right to Disconnect in France

Digital tools are used almost universally in companies these days, regardless of the sector of activity and are now part of the employer's welcome kit (laptop / smartphone / digital...

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Newswire 19/09/2016

Brexit Update – 3 Months On – What to Think About Now

On 24th June 2016 it was announced that the United Kingdom has decided to leave the European Union in a shock referendum vote of 52-48 %. Soon after, we sent...

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