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As the Coronavirus spreads on a worldwide level, employers have started to put into place certain measures group-wide, to limit risks of contagion, such as forbidding travel to certain countries (mainland China, South Korea, Northern Italy, Iran and...By: Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner

As the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) continues to spread, U.S. employers considering taking preventative measures to reduce transmission should bear in mind employment laws that may restrict certain precautions, including the Americans with...By: Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner

Effective February 27, 2020, the filing thresholds for the Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act of 1976, as amended (the “HSR Act”) have increased. Following statutory amendments made in 2000, the thresholds are adjusted annually based on...By: Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner

With the revised IR35 (off-payroll working) rules coming into force in the UK for private sector employers in just a few weeks, are you ready for the new regime? Here are 5 key actions to benchmark your readiness....By: Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner

In Chief Counsel Memorandum 20200801F, released on February 21, 2020, the IRS established its position that no statute of limitations applies to employer shared responsibility payments that may be assessed under Section 4980H of the Internal Revenue...By: Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner

The COVID-19 outbreak has the world on high alert. On 7 February 2020, due to heightened risk, the Singapore government raised its outbreak alert to Disease Outbreak Response System Condition (“Doscorn”) orange....By: Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner

The outbreak of the coronavirus has created real challenges for businesses. From a people perspective, employers need to bear in mind both employment law and health and safety obligations. Our top 5 HR tips are......By: Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner

The U.S. Department of Labor (“DOL”) has allocated $22 million to target the growing issue of abusive labor practices in the fashion industry, and specifically, to combat the use of child and forced labor in supply chains, especially in South...By: Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner

Our February 2020 update outlines key UK employment law developments from January. It includes cases on ethical veganism as a philosophical belief, equal pay and the difficulties in defending such claims, the impact of the drafting of the employment...By: Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner

Hotel owners and operators will need to work together effectively during the current outbreak of novel coronavirus, foremost to ensure the health and safety of their guests and employees, but also to ensure the continued financial health of the...By: Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner