After the EU-US data transfer framework known as "Safe Harbor" was declared invalid by the European Court of Justice last October, the US and EU authorities have been locked in negotiations to see if a deal could be reached. Earlier this month a political agreement between the EU Commission and the US was announced.
The continuing tough global economic environment has prompted many European countries to reform their employment laws.
Our new Individual Dismissals Across Europe guide explains each country's system for protection against dismissal, prior warnings, notice periods, the selection of employees to dismiss, collective requirements, administrative approvals and the legal impact of dismissals.
With the upcoming US Presidential election making it unlikely any new federal employment laws will be enacted in the US in 2016, employers can expect federal agencies to continue their efforts to implement the Obama Administration's agenda through rule-making and increased compliance activity.
States will undoubtedly still enact legislation to fill-in perceived gaps in laws protecting employees.
In Korea two controversial employment law issues are being discussed. Firstly the termination of employees for poor performance, and secondly, the introduction of so-called "wage-peak" systems to mitigate increased labour costs caused by the new mandatory minimum retirement age of 60.
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