Roper Greyell is proud to be the exclusive representative of the Employment Law Alliance (ELA) in British Columbia. The ELA is the largest network of labor and employment lawyers worldwide.

Regional Employment Law Briefings on the Gig Economy

Asia Pacific

• Cambodia: Seniority Payments in Cambodia: How is this Impacting Businesses in Cambodia?
• China: Court Finds Gig Economy Workers are Protected for Employment Laws

 Europe

• Italy: Gig Economy Case Law
• Malta: Up for a Gig? The Risks of Worker Misclassification in the “Gig Economy”

 Latin America

• Peru: Expectation in Peru for Proposed Legislation that Considers Digital Platform Users as “Employees”

Middle East Africa

• UAE: Part-Time Working Arrangements Now Possible in the UAE

North America

• CA, Saskatoon: Gig Economy: Pros and Cons
• US, Maryland: NLRB Finds Certain Gig Economy Workers to be Independent Contractors
• US, New York: What is “Employment” in the Gig Economy?

Events

October 10, 2019
LACCA Live Regional Miami Meeting 2019
As proud Sponsors of this event, we encourage you to stop by out exhibit table for the best Global HR Legal Solutions.

On-demand Webinars

The Employment Law Alliance provides complimentary webinars to present insight and analysis on global employment law for corporate executives and HR professionals.
View our archives at your convenience.

Roper Greyell is proud to be the exclusive representative of the Employment Law Alliance (ELA) in British Columbia. The ELA is the largest network of labor and employment lawyers worldwide.

Regional Employment Law Briefings, July 2019

Asia Pacific

• Hong Kong: Triumph of the Rainbow: CFA Recognizes Spousal Benefits and Joint-Tax Right for Same Sex Married Couples

• Myanmar: Deployment of Employees in Myanmar

Europe

• Poland: Protection of Trade Secrets Against Unlawful Conduct of Employees

Latin America

• Ecuador: Whistleblower Policies: An Effective Way to Mitigate the Risks of a Company

• Uruguay: Regulations for Employees of Private Security Companies

Middle East/Africa

• United Arab Emirates: Exploring the Recent Shift in Residency Policy in UAE and Saudi Arabia

North America

• CA, British Columbia: Canada’s Digital Chapter: The Problem of Trust in a Growing Digital World

• US, Illinois: Illinois’ Legalization of Marijuana May Change the Drug-Free Workplace Landscape

• US, Indiana: A Case Study: How Not to Respond to an Employee’s Intermittent Leave

• US, Kansas: Mind the Gap: Kansas City Bars Employers from Inquiring into Wage Histories of Job Applicants

Upcoming Events

LACCA Live Regional Miami Meeting, October 10, 2019

The Employment Law Alliance is proud to be a sponsor at the regional meeting in Miami.  If you are attending this event, be sure to stop by our booth!  We look forward to meeting you during our presentation.

Webinars

The Employment Law Alliance provides complimentary webinars to present insight and analysis on global employment law for corporate executives and HR professionals.  View our archives at your convenience.

View OnDemand Webinars

Roper Greyell is proud to be the exclusive representative of the Employment Law Alliance (ELA) in British Columbia. The ELA is the largest network of labor and employment lawyers worldwide. This webinar will provide valuable insights and advice to both employers and employees on executive leadership transitions from a North American perspective.

Employment Law Alliance Webinar – Navigating Executive Leadership Transitions:
A North American Perspective
July 10, 2019
8:00 am – 9:00 am PDT

Since the global economic crisis of 2008, the business world has continued to see unprecedented change and disruption. Companies often must navigate compressed business cycles, shift business strategy and reposition executive leadership and talent to align with a new business model.

Transition of top leadership brings numerous complexities that can affect business continuity, alter personal lives and impact the overall business brand. In this webinar, we will explore the complexities that can occur when transitioning or exiting executive leadership as a panel of experts review:

• Best Practices in Executive Career Transitions
• Executive Outplacement Services
• Current Trends in Executive Severance Agreements, Offer Letters and Employment Agreements

Register Today!

Roper Greyell is proud to be the exclusive representative of the Employment Law Alliance (ELA) in British Columbia. The ELA is the largest network of labor and employment lawyers worldwide. This monthly publication is a vehicle by which ELA firms can provide timely legal information to global clients.

Regional Employment Law Briefings, June 2019

European Spotlight: GDPR

• Bulgaria: Data Protection in Employment: Amendments in the Bulgarian Legislation After the GDPR

• Denmark: Newest Updates on GDPR and Data Protection in Denmark

• Poland: The Implementing Act and First Penalty Imposed – Two Important Events of the Anniversary of the GDPR Entry Into Force

• Serbia: Conditions for Transfer of Personal Data Outside Serbia

Asia Pacific

• Malaysia: Ismail Nasaruddin Bin Abdul Wahab v Malaysian Airline System Berhad – A Case Note

Latin America

• Argentina: Leave of Absence for Employees with Sick Children: an Argentine Labor Perspective

• Chile: Independent Contractors’ Mandatory Contributions to Social Security

North America

• CA, Manitoba: The Common Law Tort of Harassment: Fact or Fiction?

• CA, Ontario: Threshold for Severance Pay Limited to Ontario Payroll – So Says Ontario Labour Relations Board

• US, Florida: EEO-1 Component 2 Submission Deadline Update

• US, Indiana: The 2020 Election and U.S. Immigration

• US, Kansas/Missouri: Department of Labor Proposes New Salary Threshold for Overtime Exemption

• US, Mississippi/Tennessee: Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals Reaffirms that Title VII Does Not Prohibit Discrimination Based on Sexual Orientation

• US, Oklahoma: Unity Bill Update

Upcoming Webinars

• LGBTQ Employees in Greater China: Employment, Benefits and Immigration June 26, 2019
  • Cultural changes and court decisions are prompting rapid and potentially far-reaching changes in the status and protection of LGBTQ employees in greater China.  Speakers from Taipei, Hong Kong, and Shanghai will discuss the extent of legal protections for LGBTQ employees in hiring and termination, discrimination and harassment issues, statutory and non-statutory benefits for same-sex partners and spouses, and the ability of LGBTQ employees to sponsor immigration authorization for foreign national same-sex partners and spouses.  Register today!

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