News & Analysis

On July 1, 2017, all Arizona employees became eligible to begin accruing “Paid Sick Time” benefits under the Fair Wages and Healthy Families Act.

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.

Oregon Governor Kate Brown recently signed Senate Bill 299 into law, which makes some clarifications and changes to Oregon’s Paid Sick Time law, which took effect on January 1, 2016.

On July 12, 2017, the U.S. House Committee on Education and the Workforce held a hearing concerning the need for legislation to redefine the joint employer standard.

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

A new Tennessee law, effective July 1, 2017, imposes new reporting requirements on healthcare practitioner (HCP) employers.

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

A new Connecticut law significantly enhances existing anti-discrimination protections for pregnant employees.

Quarterly employment law updates from Australia

Quarterly employment law updates from Brazil