Multinational Employers

Goldberg Segalla partner Michael Hamilton is quoted in Law360 on the human trafficking claims that arise from global events such as the World Cup.

ILO Adopts a Convention Governing Platform Workers The International Labour Organization (ILO) voted to adopt a new Convention regarding “digital platform work.” The convention aims to close a perceived gap between the rights of workers on digital platforms and workers in more traditional employer-employee relationships. tgelbman@littler.com Wed, 06/17/2026 - 12:57

Canada: Le Québec annonce une nouvelle réglementation sur la prévention de la violence à caractère sexuel en milieu travail Le gouvernement du Québec a récemment 1 approuvé un nouveau Règlement concernant les mesures visant à prévenir ou à faire cesser la violence à caractère sexuel en vertu de la Loi sur la santé et la sécurité du travail . tgelbman@littler.com Wed, 06/17/2026 - 15:20

World Cup Fever Meets Workplace Wellness: Why Letting Employees Watch Brazil Play Might Be a Smart HR Strategy Every four years, something magical happens: productivity in Brazilian workplaces dips ever so slightly, breakrooms get louder, yellow and green colors are everywhere, and suddenly everyone knows what “extra time” means. Yes—the World Cup is back! And if Brazil is playing, let’s be honest: the pull is even stronger. After all, Brazil is the (only!) five-time World Cup champion. But wha…

Labor & Employment World Cup 2026: Two Host Nations, Two Approaches to Workforce Mobility Kickoff: Meet Team Canada on Home Soil tgelbman@littler.com Thu, 06/18/2026 - 08:39

Canada: Big Changes for PEI Workplaces – Inside the New Employment Standards Act Prince Edward Island’s (PEI) Bill 76, which replaces the province’s existing Employment Standards Act (ESA), received Royal Assent in November 2024 and has been proclaimed into force as of June 30, 2026 . While the new legislation introduces numerous changes, employers should take note of the following key updates: Working Hours, Scheduling, and Overtime tgelbman@littler.com Thu, 06/18/2026 - 14:18

On June 12, 2026, the International Labour Conference adopted the Convention Concerning Decent Work in the Platform Economy (No. 193) , the first international labor standard specifically designed for platform and gig economy work. This matters even for companies that do not consider themselves “platform operators.”

Companies with twenty or more employees in Ontario must file an accessibility compliance report under the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) by December 31, 2026.

In this episode of our Cross-Border Catch-Up podcast series, Samantha Duncan (Washington) and Justin Tarka (London) tackle the UK’s Employment Rights Act 2025, the most sweeping overhaul of British employment law in decades, with changes rolling out across 2026 and into early 2027. The speakers walk global employers through the staggered timeline, from February’s industrial […]

Canada: Manitoba Establishes New Parental Attachment Leave and Restricts Employer-Required Sick Notes On June 1, 2026, Manitoba Bills 10 and 11 received Royal Assent. These bills amend the province’s Employment Standards Code (ESC) to provide leave for employees following an adoption or surrogacy, and to clarify when, and on what terms, an employer can require a sick note for illness and injury. Bill 10: Attachment Leave for Adoption and Surrogacy (in force June 1, 2026) tgelbman@littler.com Fr…

Labor & Employment World Cup 2026: Team Belgium Ready for Play in Seattle Kickoff: Getting to Know the Belgian National Team Belgium arrives in Seattle carrying the momentum from what its supporters consider the defining era of Belgian football. The 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia stands as the proudest moment in the history of Belgium’s Red Devils: an achievement built on brilliance, resilience, and unforgettable football. tgelbman@littler.com Fri, 06/12/2026 - 08:08

TakeawaysLegislation in Italy, Lithuania and Slovakia transposing the EU Pay Transparency Directive show core alignment but meaningful country-specific differences, with Italy and Slovakia moving from policy discussions to enforceable pay transparency obligations.Employers face expanded obligations, including pay transparency in recruitment, responding to employee pay information requests, implementing objective, gender-neutral pay structures, and preparing for reporting and potential pay gap s…

Labor & Employment World Cup 2026: San Francisco Welcomes Team Australia Kickoff: Getting to Know the Australian National Team The Australian national team (the Socceroos) arrives with a story defined by resilience. tgelbman@littler.com Thu, 06/11/2026 - 08:04

Practical Preparation for the EU Pay Transparency Directive: Managing the HOW (and WHEN) mfelling@littler.com Fri, 03/13/2026 - 10:01

On May 13, 2026, the German Federal Labor Court ( Bundesarbeitsgericht (BAG)) held that a separate department of an establishment ( Betriebsteil ) in which a works council can be formed may exist even if its main establishment is located abroad (Ref. No. 7 ABR 7/25).

European Union (EU) Member States are taking uneven approaches to implementing the EU Pay Transparency Directive, creating new compliance considerations for multinational employers. Employers should assess where differing country-specific requirements may apply. Read more about four key points emplo

More and more employees want to work from abroad for a period of time, but employers in Germany will want to consider the implications of German immigration and employment-related laws on such arrangements, known as “workations.”

A ruling by the Heilbronn Labor Court ( Arbeitsgericht (ArbG) Heilbronn) on March 27, 2026 ( Ref. No. 7 Ca 314/25 ), demonstrates once again that the probative value of a certificate of incapacity for work, while significant under German labor law, is not unassailable.

On October 23, 2025, Germany’s Federal Labor Court ( Bundesarbeitsgericht (BAG)) ruled that a claim for “equal pay” against an employer can fail simply because the employee fails to specifically state the basis for the alleged “inequality” ( Ref. No. 8 AZR 269/24 ).

Mexico Reduces the Workweek On May 1, 2026, an amendment to the Federal Labor Law was published, introducing significant changes to the regulatory framework governing the duration and organization of the work shift in Mexico, following previous constitutional amendments. This amendment redefines the