Belgium: Cass., 9 Oct. 2017, S.12.0062.N, applying the CJEU decision

It follows from the European Court of Justice’s decision that the right to compensation of a worker dismissed as a result of non-compliance with an employer’s order or prohibition which …

GSP PLUS AND LABOR STANDARDS IN PAKISTAN: THE CHASM BETWEEN CONDITIONS AND COMPLIANCE

This report assesses the progress of the GSP+ program between the European Union and Pakistan towards better labor standards in Pakistan in the light of a three-pronged analysis comprising, (1) …

The Employment Status of Uber Drivers A Comparative Report Prepared For The Social Law Project, University Of The Western Cape

Oxford Pro Bono Publico University sponsored research project from 2017 highlighting the status of Uber drivers in a variety of jurisdictions with a comparison between drivers in the United Kingdom, Ireland, …

Intel [v. European Commission] (6 September 2017)

Court of Appeal allows plaintiffs in civil cartel damages actions to advance claims based on overcharges incurred by their supply chain operations outside of the European Union (EU), provided that …

The French Duty of Vigilance Law: What You Need to Know

The authors here discuss France’s newly-enacted “duty of vigilance” for those multinational firms operating wholly in part in that country. The statute mandates corporate establishment of mechanisms designed to prevent …

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THE COALITION OF LGBT ORGANISATIONS SUBMITS A REPORT ON THE CIRCUMSTANCES OF LGBT PEOPLE IN RUSSIA TO THE UN COMMITTEE ON ECONOMIC, SOCIAL AND CULTURAL RIGHTS (CESCR).

This report examines employment discrimination based on the grounds of sexual orientation and gender identity. It states that the Russian Federation claims that between 2013 and 2016 there were no …

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UK: Unison, R (on the application of) v Lord Chancellor [2017] UKSC 51

The ruling in this appellate case, which applies both to the public and private sectors, addressed whether fees imposed upon a person who wishes to pursue proceedings in an Employment …

The Supreme Court of the Russian Federation held that opinions of the UN Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination Against Women is mandatory for execution by Russia and may be a ground for revision of a court judgment

In its ruling of July 24, 2017 No. 46-KG17-24 the Supreme Court of the Russian Federation held: “An opinion of the Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination Against Women, issued …

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UK: Good Work: The Taylor Review of Modern Working Practices (the “Taylor Review”)

The Taylor Review is the 116-page document on which the December 2018 United Kingdom (“U.K.”) “Good Work Plan” was based. The Taylor Review is an independent report commissioned in 2016 …

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Uber Is Dealt a Fresh Blow in European Legal Case

A report on the European and French challenges faced by Uber. In particular, the article quotes French logic behind their legal challenges as attempting to ensure that Uber pays the …

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