Practice & Industry Groups

Labor & Employment

World Law Group's Labor & Employment Practice Group is made up of member firm lawyers working in these and related fields around the globe. They meet regularly both virtually and at industry conferences to exchange information about emerging HR issues, challenges and global solutions for multinational clients. The group also works on comparative law projects and resources, and organizes podcasts and other informative events for member firm lawyers and their clients.

Understanding the major and minor differences in legislation and regulations governing labor relations, executive compensation, recruiting, employment, training and development, employee relocations and human rights, and immigration, among others, is essential for multinational companies. Having a local guide with first-hand knowledge of the cultural differences from country to country can have a major impact on successful human resources management and your organization's ability to comply with local laws.

Our members have collaborated on cross-border mergers and acquisitions to assist clients on specific human resources law challenges, including multi-country workforce reductions, advising on the formation of multinational profit-sharing plans, and various compliance training programs.

This group is targeted toward member firm lawyers who assist clients with labor, employment, pensions and benefits, and immigration matters both domestic and cross-border.

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Have you written a legal update or thought leadership related to Labor & Employment or Immigration? Share it on the WLG website using the "Upload" button above.

Activity

wlAILA Annual Conference and Webcast on Immigration Law
  • Jun. 17, 2026
  • San Diego, California, USA
  • Non-WLG Industry Event
AILA Annual Conference and Webcast on Immigration Law

WLG Content

Thought Leadership Belgium, Malaysia, Italy, Mexico, Germany, Brazil, India, Philippines
February 10, 2026

The WLG Labor & Employment Group opened the year with a wide-ranging discussion on what members are seeing in their jurisdictions as 2026 gets underway. While the updates reflected very different legal systems and regulatory timelines, the conversation revealed several shared pressures affecting employers globally: increased scrutiny of...
October 8, 2025

At the recent WLG | regional conference in New York, members from across the Americas region learned how rapidly shifting immigration policies are shaping business decisions and what companies can do to stay ahead.
Thought Leadership
October 6, 2025

At the September virtual meeting of WLG's Labor & Employment Group, members compared how harassment and workplace well-being are regulated and managed around the world. The discussion highlighted both country-specific frameworks and common challenges that employers and firms face globally.

Member Firm Uploads

Legal Updates Costa Rica
June 9, 2026

Disputes with high-profile executives require a strategic approach beyond labor law, as they involve complex compensation, major reputational risks, and regional corporate impacts.
Legal Updates Honduras
June 9, 2026

Decree 45-2026 in Honduras formalizes 18-to-32-hour workweeks with proportional wages and benefits. Digitally monitored by the Ministry of Labor, it aims to foster formal employment.
Home Page Costa Rica
June 9, 2026

Costa Rica amended its Labor Code to expand breastfeeding rights, including additional breaks, milk expression time, and new employer obligations to support and protect breastfeeding employees.
Wlg Business Development Uruguay
June 1, 2026

Why Uruguay? This 2026 report by Guyer & Regules covers seven key sectors, macroeconomic strengths, and the legal framework making Uruguay a top investment destination in Latin America.
Legal Updates Costa Rica
May 19, 2026

Costa Rican courts analyze stock options case by case. Their classification as salary depends on plan design, documentation, vesting conditions, and how benefits are granted.