On June 30, 2015, the U.S. Department of Labor issued a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) that will significantly increase the number of employees entitled to receive overtime pay for work in excess of 40 hours during a regular workweek. Once implemented, the new rule is estimated to affect at least 5 million full-time employees
What protection do employees have against discrimination on grounds of sexual orientation in the UK?
Before the Employment Equality (Sexual Orientation) Regulations came into force in 2003, there was no specific protection for employees from discrimination on grounds of sexual orientation in the UK (although attempts had been made to use the human rights and sex discrimination legislation). The law on sexual orientation discrimination is now set out in the
How to calculate holiday pay in the UK – an update
This post was contributed by Lindsey Hooper, Associate, Norton Rose Fulbright LLP (London)
As mentioned in our briefing posted in December 2014 (Holiday Pay: Where are we now?), there has recently been litigation in the UK in relation to the correct calculation of holiday pay and the factors which should be taken into
Dismissal law reforms in the Netherlands
Dutch dismissal law will undergo a dramatic change with effect from 1 July 2015. If you are considering individual dismissals or a reorganisation with lay-offs, the legal changes will not only have a financial impact, but are also expected to complicate effecting dismissals. If your proposals do not comply with the new law any dismissals
What protection from discrimination do employees have on the grounds of sexual orientation?
Traditionally the grounds of sexual orientation have become a condition to discriminate. In Colombia, legal provisions focus in the prohibition of all forms of discrimination based on gender, sexual orientation and gender identity.
According to Article 13 of the Colombian Political Constitution, each individual is born free and equal before the law, the same protection
Canada Day Reminder: New holiday rules under the Canada Labour Code
With Canada Day fast approaching, it is an opportune time to remind employers within the federal jurisdiction of the new requirements under the Canada Labour Code for the calculation of general holiday pay.
Changes to the “general holidays” provisions under the Canada Labour Code and the Canada Labour Standards Regulations came into force on March
Non-compete obligation: financial compensation does not vary depending on the type of termination
The law
Under French employment law, it is possible for an employer to subject the employee to a non-compete obligation after the termination of his/her employment as long as such obligation is necessary to protect the legitimate interests of the business, is limited in terms of time and geographical scope and takes into account the
Uber drivers found to be employees in California: Canadian provinces to follow?
A recent decision from the California Labour Commission (the Commission) has held that drivers from the popular Uber service are employees and not independent contractors. This decision has sparked public interest as its implications could bring trouble for the successful mobile-based start-up.
In coming down on the side of the drivers, the Commission concluded that
What protection from discrimination do employees have on the grounds of sexual orientation?
This article was written by Yusuf Peer, an Associate at Norton Rose Fulbright South Africa
South Africa has a long history of discrimination, primarily based on race, due to its former apartheid policies. In addition to race however, there is also a history of discrimination and intolerance based on other grounds such as gender and
Changes to taxation of Australian employee share schemes
From 1 July 2015, changes to Australia’s employee share scheme taxation regime will reduce the risk of employees being hit with unfunded tax liabilities by:
- permitting taxing points to be deferred for longer periods; and
- introducing a significant tax concession for eligible start-ups’ employee share schemes.
For an overview of the changes, and what they