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Having focused 100% on HR law since 1988, we dare to say:

HR law is all we know.

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Ius Laboris

Since 2002 Elmzell is a member of Ius Laboris – an international alliance that consists of industry leading law-firms who are specialized in HR law.

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If your matter concerns HR law, we are here to help you.

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Get an insight on upcoming events and the latest news in HR law

2025-10-23
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Delphius: International employment law made easier

Delphius combines the knowledge and expertise of the world’s best employment lawyers with the speed of AI. Delphius makes it easy to find quick answers to international employment law queries. Regularly updated by experts from across more than 50 jurisdictions, the platform provides access to information on current legislation as well as any upcoming changes to the law.

2025-10-23
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Balancing risk and reality: using AI at work

AI in the workplace can no longer be seen as a problem for tomorrow - it is firmly an issue for today. In this article, we explore how employers can balance the risks and realities of AI at work through good governance, building employee trust and innovating responsibly.

2025-10-23
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Fluent in AI: How to build an AI-literate workforce

The EU’s Artificial Intelligence Act (‘AI Act’) regulates specific risks arising from the development and use of artificial intelligence (‘AI’). So-called ‘AI literacy’ plays a central role in this. We examine exactly what this means, who is affected by the obligation to ensure AI literacy, and how employers can comply.

2025-10-23
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EU Pay Transparency Directive: which countries have implemented?

The Pay Transparency Directive is the EU’s latest effort to achieve its longstanding principle of equal pay for equal work.

2024-12-13
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Immigration

Integration and inclusion: How Spain is paving the way with its new immigration rules

On 19 November 2024, a Royal Decree was published which approves a new regulation on the rights and freedoms of foreigners in Spain and their social integration.

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2024-12-13
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Immigration

Migration: one solution to labour shortages?

The growing strain from an ageing workforce and declining birth rates has resulted in significant labour market tightness across many OECD countries. This situation has intensified competition, and in this context, it is important to understand how evolving migration routes impact job markets and what challenges employers face when hiring foreign nationals.

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2024-04-25
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The EU Artificial Intelligence Act

The European Parliament recently approved the Artificial Intelligence Act, a huge step forward in creating a legal framework for AI technology throughout the European Union.

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2024-02-27
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Changes to Ukrainian immigration rules against a backdrop of war

In light of the ongoing war in Ukraine, the country is reforming its immigration policy to combat the severe labour shortage.

2024-02-09
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Immigration and Global Mobility Update No. 34, February 2024

Several times a year, our experts from around the world compile an update on immigration and global mobility practice, setting out recent changes to the laws and regulations in their jurisdictions. Here are the highlights of the February 2024 Immigration and Mobility Update.

2023-11-24
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Can employers monitor their employees’ social media posts?

Increasingly, employers are being made aware of employee misconduct that is evidenced by photos, videos or other social media posts. What are employers allowed to do when it comes to their employees' posts, what are the limits, what should they bear in mind when using these posts? Here we consider the situation in Germany, with comments from our experts in 19 other jurisdictions.

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2023-09-08
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Pay Transparency Directive FAQs

The Pay Transparency Directive will create new gender pay gap reporting obligations throughout the EU. In this article, we answer some frequently asked questions about this new legislation.

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2023-08-29
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Work environment

The right to disconnect: which countries have legislated?

Since 1 April 2023, Belgian employers in the private sector with 20 employees or more must include the right to disconnect in collective bargaining agreements or work rules. The right to disconnect applies to all categories of employees. Our experts from 15 other countries have also commented on whether a right to disconnect has been introduced in their own jurisdictions.

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2023-05-01
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Work environment

Celebrating International Labour Day

On 1 May, people in over 90 countries commemorate International Labour Day to celebrate the efforts and contributions of workers across all industries and sectors. We take a look at the origins of International Labour Day, whilst reflecting on the many challenges faced by workers today.

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2023-04-20
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Tips for employers on mental health risks

Inability to disconnect during remote working is one side of the coin; isolation is the other. Both can easily emerge from full time remote working. For employers, managing these risk factors well is key to running a successful operation.

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