Due to the First World War, the 1916 Olympic Games were cancelled. When the question arose as to which country should host the 1920 edition, it was decided that this privilege should go to Belgium.
In 1984, just two years after the first democratic elections were held after almost 40 years of dictatorship, the Mayor of Barcelona proposed Barcelona as the host city for the 1992 Olympic Games.
The last time France hosted the Olympic Games was in 1924, and the most important change that has led to a victory for employees since then has been the inclusion of the right to strike in the French Constitution.
This quarter, the newsletter includes updates from 49 countries, featuring developments pertinent to various regional and industry-specific labor and employment issues.
The British Columbia Court of Appeal has upheld a lower court’s decision that a termination clause in an employment agreement was enforceable because it was neither ambiguous nor non-compliant with the Canada Labour Code.
Elections took place across the European Union from 6 – 9 June 2024. Every five years, European Union citizens elect their representatives as Members of the European Parliament (MEPs).
A new law will require all employers in the UK to proactively take “reasonable steps” to prevent sexual harassment of their employees in the course of their employment. How can employers comply with this duty?
In recent years, the traditional 9-to-5 work model has undergone a significant transformation across Asia, with the rise of flexible work arrangements reshaping the way businesses operate and employees engage with their work.
