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EU Pay Transparency Countdown In Germany
A&O Shearman are most popular: within Insurance, Real Estate and Construction and Consumer Protection topic(s) Germany's pay landscape is tightening quickly. With the EU Pay Transparency Directive due to be implemented by June 7, 2026, and German case law and legislation already reshaping exposure, now is the time to stress test your pay architecture. The Federal Labor Court's October 23, 2025 decision materially elevates risk.
EU Pay Transparency Countdown - Are Your Pay Structures Ready? | JD Supra
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Employment Law Aspects Of The Coalition Agreement At A Glance
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Germany: employment law aspects of the coalition agreement at a glance | JD Supra
The coalition agreement between the CDU/CSU and the SPD, titled “Responsibility for Germany,” was announced on April 9, 2025. It outlines the future political strategy for Germany, addressing several aspects of employment law. While the agreement does not include any major breakthroughs or groundbreaking reforms, it initiates several “small-step” changes.
What are technology investors doing to retain and incentivise key personnel in their acquisitions? | JD Supra
With many technology companies using transactions to acquire talented people, as well as products and services, it is no surprise that employment issues are at the top of their due diligence agendas. These companies are bringing a different perspective to the personnel element of acquisitions and collaborations than has traditionally been the case in other industries.
Changed work culture raises M&A challenges | JD Supra
The Covid-19 pandemic has, arguably, done more to change the culture of work than any other event in recent history, presenting all businesses but particularly those looking to restructure or those contemplating acquisitions, with a new set of legal and organisational challenges. The immediate priority for many employers is to decide what work should look like when the world emerges into the new post-Covid reality.
SARS-CoV-2 Occupational Health and Safety Regulation: Mandatory testing offer | JD Supra
After weeks of tough wrangling, the Federal Cabinet has decided to oblige companies throughout Germany to offer coronavirus tests to their employees. This obligation will be included in the SARS-CoV-2 Occupational Health and Safety Regulation and will come into force this week. Employers must then offer to their employees a coronavirus test at least once a week, unless they work from home without exception. For certain employees, employers must even ensure such an offer twice a week.
COVID-19 (Novel Coronavirus) - 10 key points for effective contingency planning | JD Supra
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Brexit – transition planning for employers | JD Supra
The UK’s withdrawal from the EU on 31 January 2020 (“Exit Day”) triggers the start of a transition period (or “implementation period”) lasting until 31 December 2020. For employers, it should be business as usual in the short term, from both a compliance and worker mobility perspective. However, planning will need to ramp up in anticipation of legal and regulatory changes taking effect from 2021, and possible “no deal” implications if a comprehensive trade deal is not agreed in time.
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