During Ward and Smith’s annual In-House Counsel Seminar, four attorneys from the firm placed a spotlight on recent topics that are striking a chord in the workplace. The playlist outlined best pra...

Below is an overview from the government’s Employment Rights Bill and the elements coming into force this April While businesses might be distracted by other concerns in the current global climate ...

Northern Ireland bodies have made "notable progress" in handling whistleblowers but there "remains scope for improving culture", the head of the NI Audit Office has said. A new report has evaluate...

Back On 7 April 2026, the Fair Work Agency will be formally established and will eventually take over enforcement of the National Minimum Wage from HMRC. With less than three weeks to go until a ne...

Employees of a construction and engineering firm in Malaysia have not received their salaries since September, prompting action from the country's government, according to reports. Malaysia's Labo...

Court orders CEO reinstatement after Krafton's AI-assisted scheme to avoid $250 million earnout payment South Korean gaming conglomerate Krafton Inc. has been ordered to reinstate the CEO of its su...

OTTAWA—The parliamentary committee studying Canada’s federal whistle blowing law for the past five months has unanimously called on the Trudeau government to make sweeping changes to the act. The G...

Comprehending your rights as an employee is crucial for ensuring a fair and safe work environment. There are seven fundamental laws that protect you, from the Fair Labor Standards Act, which govern...

A few years after they launched campaigns to fanfare, many of the front-line workers who organized their big-name employers as the COVID-19 pandemic receded are still fighting uphill battles for th...

Legal Insights Key Takeaways Work from home is expected to become a statutory right in Victoria from 1 September 2026 for employees who can perform their role from home, up to two days per week, ...