In today’s fast-paced world, staying informed is more important than ever. Ius Laboris brings you the latest publications, articles and events exploring legal developments and sharing key updates from around the globe.

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Upcoming events

• 19 June 2025 (conference in London) – Managing an international workforce – read more and register here. More information, including the conference programme, can also be found here.
• 22 September 2025 (conference in Stockholm) – Nordic HR Seminar 2025 – read more and register here. More information is also provided here.

Publications and newsletters

• Logging onto the Gig Economy  The gig economy has transformed from a niche employment model into a significant feature of contemporary labour markets. The surge in digital platforms, resulting from widespread internet access and technological advancements, has propelled millions into this new form of employment. The model offers considerable flexibility and efficiency, but also presents challenges, particularly regarding worker protections, income stability and regulatory oversight. This guide examines how governments are dealing with the emerging industry.
• Immigration and Global Mobility Update No. 40, April 2025  The latest edition of the Immigration and Global Mobility Update examines developments for those living and working in border regions, new rules regarding long-term residence permits, new arrival schemes, and changes to salary thresholds. The update can be found here.

Articles

• New rules, new routes: Key trends in global mobility  Belgium’s new federal government has introduced measures that could have significant implications for migration in Belgium. This article explores the key points and provides comments from 13 other countries, including Denmark, highlighting the current trends in global mobility. The article is available here.
  
• EU “stops the clock” on the CSRD: What you need to know  On 16 April 2025, the so-called “Stop the Clock” Directive was published. It postpones the application dates of certain provisions contained in the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (“CSRD”) and the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (“CS3D”). The purpose of the Stop the Clock Directive is to make the implementation of EU regulatory obligations regarding environmental and social sustainability more gradual and realistic, taking into account the operational needs and timeframes of companies for implementation. Member States must transpose the Directive by 31 December 2025. This article explores the details.
• How the US rollback on D&I filters out beyond its shores  What aspects of diversity and inclusion are top of mind in Brazil and Denmark, given the new approach to these matters in the US? Flavia Azevedo from Brazil and Yvonne Frederiksen have a chat about the approaches taken in their two countries and how things are changing. The link to the chat is available here.
• EU CSRD: Which countries have implemented?  Discover which countries have implemented the CSRD on this map.
• Under pressure: mental health at work in times of uncertainty  This article takes a look at the important area of mental health in the workplace, something that has become one of the most pressing concerns for employers globally in today’s difficult climate. Insights from experts in 16 countries across the world, including Yvonne Frederiksen, are included in the article.
• Sustainability reporting in Europe: How can we help your HR team?  As an alliance of the best HR law firms in one global group, Ius Laboris is well-placed to assist employers, and specifically HR managers, with navigating the key requirements outlined in the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD). With advice from Ius Laboris member firms, organisations can ensure that they have everything in place from a workforce perspective before the sustainability reporting exercise commences. This outline sets out precisely how Ius Laboris can assist in respect of each of the 17 reporting standards set out under the CSRD.
• Pay Transparency vs Pay Privacy: How to succeed in both  The EU Pay Transparency Directive (“PTD”) introduces extensive disclosure obligations regarding salary information. At the same time, employers must ensure compliance with the applicable data protection regulations and protect employee privacy. The article, which can be read here, explores the conflict between transparency requirements and data protection, together with recommendations.
• Navigating DEI in Europe amid developments in the US  Multinational employers with operations in both the US and Europe are having to navigate the shifting position of the US on diversity, equity and inclusion. To assist employers, this article takes a look at what DEI measures are required by law or are strongly recommended across Europe. This is an updated version of the original article published on 4 February 2025, and includes a new table of information and an updated map showing which countries have most mandatory DEI measures.
• Crowned with curls: Intersectionality and women of colour in the workplace  March is a month dedicated to a number of social issues relating to diversity, inclusion and human rights, including International Women’s Day, Black History Month and Zero Discrimination Day: all of which are moments to recognise the progress that has been made, while finding solutions for the challenges that still endure. This article discusses a complex issue, known as “intersectionality”, through the lens of the experiences of black women in the workplace, with a particular focus on what is known as “hair discrimination”.
• Individual employment rights: Your guide to 2025  In 2025, it is expected that we will see significant changes and reforms to individual employment rights in several countries. Whether it is new proposals or legislation entering into force, this insight sets out some of the key trends, together with more detailed updates from various jurisdictions.
• In-brief: Workplace data privacy update – March 2025  This article summarises key developments in workplace data privacy across 18 different jurisdictions.
• The Omnibus package: What could it mean for the CSRD?  In February 2025, the EU proposed reduced sustainability reporting rules for a large majority of businesses, responding to criticism that EU red tape hinders competitiveness with other countries. The potential impact of the so-called “Omnibus package” on the CSRD is explored here.
• Enforcing employment rights: Insights from 20 countries  Much attention has been paid in the UK government’s Employment Rights Bill to enhancements in employment rights such as extending unfair dismissal to the first day of employment. Much less attention is paid to how effective legal systems are in enabling the enforcement of these rights. The article, which can be found here, compares the British experience with the experience of litigants in 20 other jurisdictions.

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