ICYDK: The European Commission has adopted a package of measures, including a draft directive and an impact assessment, to protect whistle-blowers who report breaches of EU law. https://goo.gl/ZzZJ9A #GlobalHR #HRTech
Brazil: Release Agreements Are a New Way to Solve Conflicts
ICYDK: Since the recently approved Labor Reform in Brazil took effect, companies and employees have a new way to solve their conflicts amicably. Employers and employees can now enter into private settlement agreements. https://goo.gl/nZ78ww #GlobalHR #HRTech
California Bill Would Expand Harassment-Prevention Training
A California lawmaker has introduced legislation that would expand harassment-prevention training requirements—and the bill has both pros and cons for employers, https://goo.gl/7Sxkse #GlobalHR #HRTech
Supreme Court to Further Clarify Class Arbitration Issues
The justices will consider whether an employer can be forced into class arbitration—as opposed to individual arbitration with a single employee—if there is broad language in the arbitration agreement that appears to cover all claims. https://goo.gl/TNj5mx #GlobalHR #HRTech