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Browse through brief employment and labor law updates from around the globe. Contact a Littler attorney for more information or view our global locations.
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New Law Combats Discrimination Based on Maternity/Paternity and Expands Related Protection
New Legislation Enacted
Author: Marco Arias, Partner – BDS, Member of Littler Global
Law 10.211 in relevant part modifies the Labor Code to combat labor discrimination against women in maternity condition. This new law introduces important changes in terms of leaves of absence and protection of rights related to maternity and paternity. Additionally, it creates a paternity leave for two days per week, for the first four weeks. It is of the utmost importance that employers become familiar with these and take the necessary measures to prepare for their future implementation.
Public Employment Framework Law
New Legislation Enacted
Author: Marco Arias, Partner – BDS, Member of Littler Global
Law 10.159 was enacted to regulate labor relations between the Public Administration and public officials. The law applies to the entire Public Administration, except non-State Public Entities, the Fire Department, and competing institutions or public companies.
Telework Law is Reformed to Guarantee Right to Disconnect
New Legislation Enacted
Author: Marco Arias, Partner – BDS, Member of Littler Global
Article 9 of Law 9738 (Law to Regulate Telework) was reformed in order to oblige employers to guarantee disconnection time for their employees. In this sense, the law requires companies to comply with employee's schedules and not communicate with them after their working shifts.
