News & Analysis

On July 11, 2017, the UK government published the Review of Modern Working Practices. Theresa May commissioned the "Taylor Review" to consider how the UK labour market can address challenges of modern working practices.

The German Federal Government recently passed the German Maternity Protection Act, aimed at protecting the health and well-being of the woman and her (unborn) child during pregnancy, after birth and during the nursing period.

On July 11, 2017, the Brazilian Senate approved the Labor Reform Bill, which is now before the president for signing.

Under the new German Remuneration Transparency Act, which took effect on July 6, 2017, employers face complex review and reporting obligations.

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