The Social Chamber of the Court of Cassation today issued two long-awaited decisions on the compensation scale currently applicable in the event of dismissal without real and serious cause. The so-called “Macron Scale” is the result of an ordinance of 22 September 2017 (No. 2017-1387) and appears in Article L. 1235-3 of the Labour Code. It … Continue Reading
Alexandra Stocki, French & EU Employment Group partner, authored an article titled “Reorganisations in France: How to Select the Best Tool” in IEL (International Employment Lawyer). This article discusses the points that must be checked before considering the best tool for a reorganisation. To access the full article, please click here.… Continue Reading
Beatrice Pola and Alexandra Stocki are contributing authors to IEL’s (International Employment Law) “New Ways of Working” resource page that explores and keeps track of key legal and compliance considerations for multinational employers as new ways of working become increasingly embedded as the pandemic begins to recede. On the France-specific page, Beatrice, Alexandra and Rachida … Continue Reading
Alexandra Stocki, French & EU Employment Group partner, recently published an article titled “Why the EU Commission’s Gig Economy Proposals Will Not Meet French Expectations” in IEL (International Employment Lawyer). This article discusses a draft proposal directive which aims to improve working conditions in platform (contractual/gig economy) work. This proposed directive would ensure that people have … Continue Reading
Alexandra Stocki, French & EU Employment Group partner, recently published an article titled “Five Questions for Employers to Ask Before Metaverse Working” in IEL (International Employment Lawyer). This article addresses work performed within the metaverse (Mark Zuckerberg’s “embodied version of the internet”) and the evolving employment related legal concerns. To access the full article, please … Continue Reading
Labor law is not central to the 2nd round campaign. The great opposition between Marine Le Pen and Emmanuel Macron is on pensions. Marine Le Pen is opposed to any increase in the current legal retirement age (62). The candidate of the Rassemblement national (RN) defends a legal retirement age of 60, for employees who … Continue Reading
Béatrice Pola, French & EU Employment Group partner, recently published an article titled “New Work Councils Roles Further France’s Climate and Resilience Law” in IEL (International Employment Lawyer.) This article addresses Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and recently strengthened legal obligations companies must adhere to. It also discusses some of the options that companies and consultancy … Continue Reading
Labor law is not at the heart of the French presidential campaign, which is rather unusual. The latest major reforms, initiated under the presidency of François Hollande and then extended by the “Marcon” ordinances of September 22, 2017, seem to lead to an exhaustion of legislative inflation in this area. The overhaul of the organization … Continue Reading
Proskauer is a proud sponsor of the IFLR European In-House Counsel Summit taking place virtually on February 9-10, 2021. This conference will cover developments in the UK and European capital markets, M&A, legal technology, corporate sustainability, Brexit, competition law, and the global impact of COVID-19. On day two of this event Béatrice Pola, Partner in … Continue Reading
I proudly presented my new ENHANCED driver’s license to the TSA agent at Newark International Airport with the comment that I am now ready for October 2020 when the new rules go into effect requiring the presentation of a REAL ID license to board an airplane for domestic flight. A regular license would no longer … Continue Reading
Background On June 12, 2019, the Dubai International Financial Center (“DIFC”) in Dubai, UAE announced its new employment law regime, which will come into force on August 28, 2019. This new employment code replaces the DIFC’s previous employment code from 2005 and aims to rectify various issues that arose under the old system. While many … Continue Reading
We wrote about the Draft Gender Pay Gap Regulations in the April 2016 edition of A Month in UK Employment Law. In December 2016, the UK Government published a revised version of these Regulations which are expected to come into force on 6 April 2017. As a reminder, the Regulations require private sector employers in … Continue Reading
By Daniel Ornstein and Erika C. Collins on Posted in Uncategorized
On 23 June 2016 the people of Britain voted in favour of leaving the European Union – the so-called “Brexit.” The result has created uncertainty and speculation as to the implications of Brexit and what happens next. Employment law has often been cited as an area where European legislation dominates with the implication that departing … Continue Reading
By Amanda Wiley and Erika C. Collins on Posted in Uncategorized
Until recently, there have been few formal regulations regarding the operation of foreign non-governmental organizations (NGOs) in China. While the Chinese government has expressed skepticism and, at times, hostility toward foreign NGOs, many NGOs – including many prominent U.S. based organizations – currently operate in China. Based on new legislation in China, however, the status … Continue Reading
Pension Law On December 18, 2015, the German legislature approved a law that adopted the pension provisions of the EU Mobility Directive. The Directive was passed to enhance worker mobility between EU countries by requiring stronger pension protections, yet some EU member countries have yet to adopt the pension provisions of the Directive. The new … Continue Reading
Erika Collins has joined our New York Office as a partner in our labor and employment department and co-chair of our International Labor and Employment Practice. Erika is recognized as the leading international labor and employment lawyer in the country and has a wealth of experience helping multinational public and private companies manage their global … Continue Reading
By Daniel Ornstein and Peta-Anne Barrow on Posted in Uncategorized
2013 has been a significant year for UK employment law. In particular, an abundance of new legislation (both about substantive law and Employment Tribunal procedure) has heralded a number of important changes. This publication provides an overview of the most significant developments of 2013 and those on the horizon for 2014 and 2015.… Continue Reading
Jeremy Mittman, co-Chair of Proskauer’s International Privacy Group and a member of Proskauer’s International Labor and Employment Group, is frequently sought after to comment on international employment and privacy issues. An article published by Law360 last week quoted Jeremy on the data protection reform legislation recently passed by European Parliament and the difficulties multinational companies face to … Continue Reading
This article is also authored by Harris Mufson In Liu v. Siemens A.G., No. 13 Civ. 317 (WHP), slip op. (S.D.N.Y. Oct. 21, 2013), the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York held that the anti-retaliation protections found in Section 922 of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2010 … Continue Reading
Around the world, the issue of bullying, mobbing and harassment at work is one which is attracting more and more attention, both in the media and through legal developments which are increasingly protective towards employees. The growing worldwide prominence of this issue means it is more important than ever for multinational businesses to have global … Continue Reading
Increasingly, companies with operations or employees in more than one country are exposed to the risk of court proceedings in a foreign jurisdiction and the unfamiliar practices and procedures arising out of overseas litigation. Naturally, a flurry of questions arises: Can we arbitrate? Must mediation be pursued? How long will the process take? Understanding the … Continue Reading
SEMINAR – Wednesday, November 14, 2012 Program: Our Fall Seminar was organized with speakers from 7 countries and 4 continents – North America, South America, Europe and Asia. Complementing our own global team of savvy and experienced labor and employment lawyers from the U.S, China, England and France, we were proud to welcome our colleagues from … Continue Reading
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