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Maya Barba: Welcome to the Cross-Border Catch-Up, the podcast for global employers who want to stay in the know about cutting-edge employment issues worldwide. I’m Maya Barba, and I’m here with my colleague Skye Hao. We’re cross-border attorneys here at Ogletree Deakins, and today we’re going to discuss the hot topics in international employment law for the first half of 2025. 2025 is shaping up to be a year of significant transformation in employment laws across the world. I’d say that the key theme that we’re seeing is change. From legislative reforms to new case law, employers everywhere are facing a rapidly evolving legal landscape. As a quick snapshot, there’s a few things I want to touch on. First, we’re seeing many countries introducing or updating laws affecting worker rights, working conditions, and employer obligations. We’re seeing jurisdictions that are pausing legislative changes due to political uncertainty, while some are moving full steam ahead. So let’s get into it. Skye, what are some developments that you’ve been seeing or want to touch on today?
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