A roadside sign indicating a temperature of 39 degrees in Japan

Wellbeing

Japan’s bosses risk jail if found dodging new heat stroke rules

Six-month prison sentences, or a fine of up to 500,000 yen, for non-compliance, ministry warns

Men working at construction field in summer season in Dubai

Health & Safety

Urgent action needed to protect Gulf workers from extreme heat, says HRW

A watchful eye today can be invaluable in preparing for more common extreme heat, legal expert explains

CCTV

Monitoring

Surveillance can have “chilling effect” on Black workers’ rights

Excessive monitoring can exacerbate existing social inequalities, IPPR report finds

A disabled man is sitting in a wheelchair

Disability

Mistreatment of disabled workers “shockingly high”, says TUC

UK labour group warns of “pervasive” bullying, harassment, and discrimination that impacts employee mental health

Gregory Hendershott

Community

Fisher Phillips adds Davis Wright Tremaine partner

Seasoned litigator Gregory Hendershott strengthens Seattle office

Recruitment

Singapore jobseeker left puzzled after demand for full-body photo

Employers must justify requests relating to appearance – and few reasons are actually valid, say lawyers

Artificial Intelligence

Agentic AI in the workplace: who’s liable when machines decide?

While the technology races ahead, legal frameworks remain outdated, exposing businesses to significant ethical and legal risks

Unions

Workers’ rights in “freefall” across the globe, ITUC report claims

Far-right politicians and unelected billionaires take “wrecking ball” to collective labour rights, international union argues

Contracts

McMillan: Forgotten factors influencing notice periods in Canada

Employers are often exposed to significant termination entitlements when they have outdated termination clauses

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