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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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.

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Legal Updates Panama
May 5, 2026

Downsizing is not a justified cause for termination under Panamanian law. Improper classification may lead to claims and liabilities. Mutual agreement, properly documented, may reduce legal risks.
Legal Updates Spain
April 8, 2026

This newsletter highlights the key labor and employment developments from the first quarter of 2026—and what they mean for your business.
Legal Updates Israel
April 7, 2026

Israel’s extended emergency regime: unpaid leave/unemployment framework, employee protections, reservist rights, reimbursements, overtime extensions, updates on criminal checks and minimum wage.
Legal Updates Netherlands
April 3, 2026

The following article analyses the key employment law considerations for temporary cross-border work, distinguishing between short-term “workations” and more structural forms of remote work.
Member Firm News Ukraine
March 30, 2026

Sayenko Kharenko has once again been recognised across all 12 practice areas researched for Ukraine in The Legal 500 EMEA 2026