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Nieuwe EU-richtlijn loontransparantie – implementatie per 1 januari 2027

Om de loonongelijkheid tussen mannen en vrouwen aan te pakken is op 7 juni 2023 de Europese Richtlijn Loontransparantie (Richtlijn 2023/970) in werking getreden.

Netherlands Employment

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Buren

Gender Pay Gap And Pay Transparency Requirements In Italy

Gender pay gap and pay transparency are issues that companies in Italy are facing, and the Italian legislature has implemented specific legal provisions in recent years to reduce workplace disparity.

Italy Employment

GT

Greenberg Traurig, LLP

Employment Law Update - Key 2025 Legislative Developments And What To Expect In 2026

The employment law landscape in Cyprus continues to evolve at pace, with significant legislative reforms already introduced in 2025 and further impactful changes taking effect in 2026.

Cyprus Employment

GZ

George Z. Georgiou & Associates LLC

New Pay Transparency Standards From The Federal Labor Court And The EU

With a recent shift in case law, Germany's Federal Labor Court has significantly lowered the threshold for asserting pay discrimination through the newly affirmed "pair comparison" approach.

Germany Employment

SR

McDermott Will & Schulte

The Impact Of The 2024 Act On NDAs In Employment Settlements: A One-Year Review

Ireland Employment

RL

RDJ LLP

Global Employment Law In 2026: Three Trends Set To Define The Year Ahead

Worldwide Employment

IL

Ius Laboris

Overview Of Employment Law Amendments In Malta – 2025

Malta Employment

GA

GVZH Advocates

Employment Case Law Selection - France | Second Semester Of 2025

France Employment

D

Dechert

Sélection de jurisprudence de droit social – France | Second semestre 2025

France Employment

D

Dechert

Newsletter On Health, Safety And Working Conditions – France | Second Semester 2025

France Employment

D

Dechert

Employment: Newsletter Q2-Q4 2025 - Poland

Poland Employment

AG

Addleshaw Goddard

The EU Pay Transparency Directive (Podcast)

Ireland Employment

AC

Arthur Cox

The EU Pay Transparency Directive (Video) (Podcast)

Ireland Employment

AC

Arthur Cox

Horizon Scanning What Irish Employers Need To Know For 2026

Ireland Employment

RL

RDJ LLP

Taxation In Slovakia 2026 (Video)

ZI

Zugimpex International GmbH

The Italian Market: Gaming & Regulation (Podcast)

Italy Media & IT

WP

WH Partners

Franceinfo TV – New National And Local "Anti AirBnb" Rules With Sophie Erignac-Godefroy (Video)

France Real Estate

UA

UGGC Avocats

E-commerce : Les enjeux juridiques pour réussir 2026 (Video)

France Commercial

HA

Haas Avocats

LexisNexis France – Financial Responsibility Of Public Officials: 3 Years After The 2022 Reform, What Is The Assessment? (Video)

France Litigation

UA

UGGC Avocats

Further Clarity On The German Pay Transparency Act: Top Earners As Suitable Comparators

The EU Pay Transparency Directive stipulates that member states must transpose their provisions into national law by June 7, 2026.

Germany Employment

LM

Littler Mendelson

Gay Life In Malta – LGBTQ+ Travel, Rights, Nightlife, And Gay-Friendly Stays

Malta is a stunning Mediterranean island, known for its crystal-clear waters, sun-soaked beaches, and dramatic coastline, making it a paradise for travellers seeking both relaxation and adventure.

Malta Healthcare

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Malta Sotheby's International Realty

Introduction Of Miscarriage Leave Regulations

This article forms part of a two-part series examining recent developments in family-related leave entitlements under Maltese law. By virtue of Legal Notice 274 of 2025...

Malta Employment

FF

FFF Legal

Beyond Barriers: Disability Rights In The Workplace

It's well established that people with disabilities have the right to equal participation in society, and yet they still face significant challenges, particularly at work.

Worldwide Employment

IL

Ius Laboris

Parental Leave Trends Across Jurisdictions: 6 Key Takeaways For Employers

European Union Employment

IL

Ius Laboris

Court Of Justice Of The European Union Strengthens The Rights Of Parents With Disabled Children

Germany Employment

OD

Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart

Sexual Harassment At Work: How Are Countries Responding?

Worldwide Employment

IL

Ius Laboris

Final Report On The Implementation Of The Pay Transparency Directive

Germany Commercial

OP

Oppenhoff

Abschlussbericht zur Umsetzung der Entgelttransparenzrichtlinie

Germany Employment

OP

Oppenhoff

EU Pay Transparency Countdown In Germany

Germany Employment

AO

A&O Shearman

A Medical Certificate: Not Always What It Seems

Belgium Employment

A

Altius

AI In HR: Enhancing Practice And Mitigating Its Risks

Ireland Employment

RL

RDJ LLP

Denmark's 2025/2026 Legislative Programme: A Quiet Omission On EU Pay Transparency

Denmark Employment

IL

Ius Laboris

When Saying Nothing Is Not An Option: Sexual Offences Laws Cut Through The Silence

Belgium Criminal

ML

Monard Law

A Medical Certificate: Not Always What It Seems

When an employee is unable to work due to illness, the employer may request a medical certificate. This obligation usually stems from the work rules. A medical certificate confirms the incapacity for work...

Belgium Employment

A

Altius

AI In HR: Enhancing Practice And Mitigating Its Risks

The use of AI by HR teams is widespread, with more than 1 in 4 of employers in Ireland having introduced AI to their recruitment processes.

Ireland Employment

RL

RDJ LLP

Denmark's 2025/2026 Legislative Programme: A Quiet Omission On EU Pay Transparency

In the normal way, the Danish Government has published its legislative programme for the parliamentary year 2025/2026.

Denmark Employment

IL

Ius Laboris

When Saying Nothing Is Not An Option: Sexual Offences Laws Cut Through The Silence

Recently, various cases have arisen – from ‘spiking' committed by bar staff and the case of rape in Leuven to the prosecution of various public figures – that have once again fuelled debate within society on the subject of consent and about unacceptable and inappropriate behaviour.

Belgium Criminal

ML

Monard Law

CJEU: Exclusion Of Temporary Employment Contracts From The Duty To Motivate Dismissal Violates EU Law

Belgium Employment

VO

Van Olmen & Wynant

Entgeltdiskriminierung aufgrund von Paarvergleich – Konsequenzen der BAG Entscheidung

Am 23. Oktober 2025 hat das BAG in einem Verfahren Neuland betreten, in dem es um Entgeltdifferenzansprüche einer Arbeitnehmerin wegen Geschlechtsdiskriminierung ging.

Germany Employment

OP

Oppenhoff

Malta Budget 2026

Below are the salient points of the Malta Budget for the year 2026 which was presented to the House of Representatives by the Hon. Clyde Caruana, Minister of Finance, on 27 October 2025.

MT

Mamo TCV Advocates

European Pay Transparency Directive: Implementation Challenges, Status, And Risks

EU member states must transpose the EU Pay Transparency Directive into their national laws by June 2026, but the implementation process has been uneven.

European Union Employment

LM

Littler Mendelson

Labour and Employment Comparative Guide

Labour and Employment Comparative Guide for the jurisdiction of Belgium, check out our comparative guides section to compare across multiple countries

Belgium Employment

AdLex Advocaten & Bemiddelaars

Labour and Employment Comparative Guide

Luxembourg Employment

B

BSP

From Hashtag To HR In The EU: Managing Political Opinions In The Workplace

France Employment

LM

Littler Mendelson

Ergani ΙΙ: The Era Of Digital Hiring In Greece Has Arrived

Greece Employment

E

Eurofast

The EU Pay Transparency Directive And Its Implementation In Malta

Malta Employment

GA

GVZH Advocates

Restructuring For International Employers: A Ius Laboris Guide

Worldwide Employment

IL

Ius Laboris

Fluent In AI: How To Build An AI-literate Workforce

Germany Employment

IL

Ius Laboris

AI On The Job: How AI Is Re-Shaping Employment Law

Ireland Technology

WF

William Fry

International Recruitment To Finland – Key Employment Law Considerations

Finland Employment

D

Dottir

Malta Labour Migration Policy Updates 2025

Malta Immigration

PS

Papilio Services Limited

Pay Transparency In Malta: Preparing For The Changes Effective 27 August 2025

Malta Employment

WP

WH Partners

Sexual Harassment Investigations Require Careful Handling To Ensure Fairness And Compliance With Internal Policies

Ireland Employment

RL

RDJ LLP

New Legal Framework On Workplace Violence And Harassment In Cyprus

Cyprus Employment

CD

Chrysses Demetriades & Co

Απόφαση Ανωτάτου Δικαστηρίου Η.B. που καθορίζει τον ορισμό «αρσενικό» και «θηλυκό»με αναφορά στο αρχικό βιολογικό φύλο

Cyprus Employment

ID

Ioannides Demetriou

The Proposed Traineeship Directive

Malta Employment

GA

GVZH Advocates

Ditching DEI: Causes For Concern And The Case For Inclusive Policies

Worldwide Employment

RL

RDJ LLP

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The EU Pay Transparency Directive (Video) (Podcast)

AC

Arthur Cox

WEBINAR VIDEO | Help… Am I Still Up-to-date With The Current Trends In Labour Law?

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Altius

Zero Tolerance! Addressing Harassment In The Workplace (Video)

AM

Arendt & Medernach

Equal Pay Day 2022: What's Happening With The Gender Pay Gap?

IL

Ius Laboris

Video: Employment Law Roundup Part 2 – Important Cases From 2020

WF

William Fry

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