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Act on gender diversity in boards

On 1 January 2022, a new Act on gender diversity in boards of Dutch companies has entered into force. The Act provides for quotas to apply to supervisory boards and non-executive directors of Dutch companies listed on Euronext Amsterdam (AEX). In addition, large Dutch companies (as defined below) have to adopt appropriate and ambitious targets … Continue reading

The transgender workforce: new accommodations, new protections

By Derek Rollins (US) on June 4, 2015 Posted in United States

This week, Caitlyn Jenner brought the issues of transgenderism and transition to the nation’s checkout aisles and water coolers. Employers may wonder about the implications of a transgender workforce and how to avoid discriminating against it, particularly as regulations continue to trend towards protection and accommodation. On the same day that Jenner first appeared post-transition, … Continue reading