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Global: Demystifying ESG Webinar Series

This series of ESG-focused thought leadership webinars will share insights and practical guidance for businesses considering what ESG means for them. Set out are details of our forthcoming demystifying ESG webinar series for 2022 including: regulations, executive pay, climate change, strategic initiatives and corporate responsibility.

In Employment

Mexico: Quick Chats for the Mexican Workplace

January 8, 2022 by Salvador Pasquel Villegas 2 Mins Read

USMCA: The Labor and Employment Market and Rapid Response Labor Mechanisms (December 2, 2021)
In this Quick Chat video, Baker McKenzie’s Labor and Employment lawyers discuss several key aspects of the USMCA Free Trade Agreement, including the freedom of association, the recognition of the right to collective bargaining, including a discussion of workforce unions and employer compliance, the procedure for initiating a complaint under the Rapid Response Labor Mechanism and treaty trade sanctions.

In Employment

Global: Business and Human Rights Webinars of Interest

January 7, 2022 by 1 Min Read

On November 16, Baker McKenzie International Human Rights lawyer participated in the Association of Corporate Counsel Middle East and North Africa program on International labour standards & human rights: Risk mitigation for business. On October 28th, Baker McKenzie International Human Rights lawyer was joined for a conversation with Canada’s first Ombudsperson for Responsible Enterprise Sheri Meyerhoffer, to explore the mandate of the Office of the Canadian Ombudsperson for Responsible Enterprise (CORE).

In Antitrust / Competition

Indonesia: What to expect after constitutional court decision on the Omnibus Law

January 6, 2022 by 8 Mins Read

On 25 November 2021 the Constitutional Court decided that Law No. 11 of 2020 on Job Creation (Law No. 11 of 2020) – commonly known as “Omnibus Law” after its format – is conditionally un-constitutional. Though the Law will remain in effect, the Government must remedy the procedural flaws within two years.

In Corporate Compliance

Poland: HR Alert – December 2021

January 4, 2022 by Michał Lisawa 5 Mins Read

This HR alert features the following: Polish Deal and employment law, Whistleblowers, Significant changes to immigration laws, Opinion of labour inspection on vaccination of employees, New regulations concerning work-life balance.

In Corporate Compliance

United States: 50 State Shelter-In-Place/Reopening Tracker

December 30, 2021 by Michael Brewer, Susan Eandi, Teresa H. Michaud, Lewis Popoff and Robin Samuel 2 Mins Read

Shelter-in-place or stay-at-home orders have been prevalent throughout the United States since March 2020 as state and local governments have sought to protect their citizens from the spread of the COVID-19 virus while at the same time reopen their economies in accordance with phased reopening plans. Key developments reflected in this week’s update to the Tracker include Colorado, Hawaii, Indiana, Louisiana and Rhode Island extending their state-wide orders on reopening.

In Asia-Pacific

Thailand: Riding the Waves – what the workplace post-pandemic might look like

December 29, 2021 by Nam-Ake Lekfuangfu and Theeranit Pongpanarat 7 Mins Read

With the COVID-19 restrictions beginning to ease in Thailand, along with many parts of the world, the question that comes to mind for most of us, and particularly for employers, is whether it is now the right time to return to the workplace.

In Employment

United Kingdom: Unlawful inducements

December 29, 2021 by Richard Cook and Jonathan James Tuck 1 Min Read

In an article published for ELA briefing, Jon Tuck and Richard Cook discusses the implications of the Supreme Court’s long-awaited decision in Kostal v Dunkley determining the proper scope of section 145B of the Trade Unions and Labour Relations (Consolidation) Act 1992.

In Employment

United Kingdom: Disclosures, detriments, dismissals and a directive – whistleblowing decisions and developments in 2021

December 29, 2021 by Annabel Mackay 1 Min Read

In an article published in Employment Law Journal, Annabel Mackay summarises recent case law on whistleblowing and considers the potential impact of new EU legislation in this area.

In Corporate Compliance

Russia Federation: New rules on electronic workflow

December 28, 2021 by Baker McKenzie 2 Mins Read

On 22 November 2021, significant changes to the Russian Labor Code came into force regarding the use of electronic documents in labor relations. Now, employers have the right to use an electronic workflow in relation with employees without duplicating personnel documents on paper. With regard to distant employees (for whom an electronic workflow was introduced on 1 January 2021), employers can either continue to use the previously introduced workflow procedure (including the exchange of documents by email) or apply the rules established by the new law.