International Labour Standards, compulsory vaccination, telework legislation, minimum wage and discrimination are some of the issues covered in this edition of the Newsletter.
We take a look into the Highlights of the recent World Employment Conference (WEC) Conference 2021. High-level panellists gathered in hybrid mood to discuss around a wide range of employment matters, providing inspiring insights on how to build a new world of work amidst an increased uncertainty coming from the pandemic.
This edition also looks at some recent policy and regulatory developments, such as: law reforms in Korea, a new telework law in Uruguay, contribution benefits introduced in Argentina for new hirings, the developments in Mexico following the adoption of the telework law, and the Australian reform on sexual harassment in the workplace.
We also look at the European Court of Justice’s decision on minimum wages applicable to posted workers, and the European Court of Human Rights’ refusal to suspend compulsory vaccinations for the exercise of the profession in France and Greece.
Additionally, we report on a Court decision in Belgium that for the first time ruled on a case of multiple discrimination requiring multiple compensation awards. A precedent of great concern for the Employers that will have to pay special attention to recruitment processes.
In this edition, we also report on the first proceedings outcomes under the United States- Mexico- Canada Agreement rapid response mechanism. Also we take a dive into the US reform on joint employers and its possible implications for companies who regularly engage independent contractors.
Finally, we take a look into a new China’s guidance for employers on how to conclude a legally compliant electronic labour contract and the Employers Confederation of Philippines’ efforts to support vaccination of their affiliated workers.