How does lockdown and working from home create issues when it comes to maintaining a diverse workplace?
There are different issues for different sectors of society, but what is clear is that lockdown, for many, has disrupted and slowed down progress being made in the diverse and inclusive…
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COVID-19: Does an Employer’s Duty of Care Extend to Commuting to Work?
This article covers how employers should deal with staff refusing to travel to work for fear of contracting…
LGBT+ Employee Protections Confirmed in Landmark SCOTUS Ruling
In a 6-3 decision, the Supreme Court of the United States declared that federal law prohibiting discrimination…
An abundance of articles and thought pieces have emerged on the death of the office, and the huge savings that can be made from reducing real estate overheads. But will the trade-off really be worth it?
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COVID-19: Prepare for the Flood of Insurance-Related Litigation
COVID-19 has disrupted the world beyond predictions, and no sector has been exempt from the upheaval. As a result,…
New Measures Introduced for Right to Work Checks
New measures are now detailed in the Home Office’s guidance to make it easier for employers to carry out their…
What are the measures that the Indian Government has proposed to protect workers/ employees in the light of the COVID-19 pandemic?
In a very significant move, the Prime Minister of India on 24 March 2020 announced a 21-day nation-wide lockdown with effect from 00:00 hours on 25 March 2020. The…
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An Inventory of Litigation Risks for Operating Businesses During COVID-19
Companies that continue to operate amid the COVID-19 crisis face a staggering variety of legal risks. Looking at…
UK and US Leave and Pay Provisions During Coronavirus
In this article, lawyers from the UK and US member firms of Ius Laboris, the world’s largest HR and employment law…