An international guide to employment law across 28 countries – Europe highlights (Free Paywall)

This article tackles a broad overview of employment law and the rights of workers throughout the European Union.  There is a section for nearly every country in the EU that …

An international guide to employment law across 28 countries

This 140 page guide (updated in 2017) covers much of Europe, the Middle East/North Africa, APAC, and the Americas.  There are a few pages on every country and within each …

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Improving Access to Remedy in the Area of Business and Human Rights at the EU Level

European Union Agency for Human Rights paper (FRA) opinion discussing the possible avenues to lower barriers for access to remedy at the EU level in order to improve business and …

Judgements in Cases C-157/15 and C-188/15 – Court of the Justice of the European Union (Press Release)

The court held that “an internal rule of an undertaking which prohibits the visible wearing of any political, philosophical or religious sign does not constitute direct discrimination.”  This decision was …

Dreigliedrige Leitlinie für faire Beschäftigungspraxis (Singapur)

Diese Leitlinie wurde von der dreigliedrigen Allianz geschaffen, die von der Regierung gebilligt wurde, um Angelegenheiten im Zusammenhang mit der Beschäftigungspraxis in Singapur zu überwachen. Zu den in dieser Richtlinie erläuterten Themen gehören Möglichkeiten zum Erstellen von…

Supply Chain Overview

This Westlaw Practice Note gives a broad overview of the commercial supply chain. It covers the types of supply chains, the manufacturers, distributors, and other supply chain participants and common …

Transnational Strategic Litigation: An emerging Part of Civil Society’s Repertoire for Corporate Accountability

The article discusses ongoing litigation with global textile supply chains, among others. The article primarily describes the suit brought against clothing retailer KiK by Pakistani survivors and relatives following the …

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Canada’s violation of immigrant workers “right not to be held under slavery or servitude”: Meta-analysis of empirical data (1966-2016) and policy alternatives

The memo is an excerpt of the author’s doctoral dissertation. Based on empirical data, the author analyzed the restrictions and obstacles to migrant workers’ fundamental labor rights and made policy …

Labor Law Guide (Korea) for Foreign Investors

Labor law guide made by Korea Trade-Investment Promotion Agency (“KOTRA”) for foreign investors. This report provides general information about employment contract, wage, working hours, holidays and leave, social insurance contribution, …

Corporate Accountability for Human Rights Abuses: A Guide for Victims and NGOs on Recourse Mechanisms (May 2016)

A comprehensive guide detailing intergovernmental and judicial mechanisms in place to aid both victims and NGOs in holding multinational corporations accountable for human rights abuses in supply chains. At over …

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