Employment and labor
2023 Annual Litigation Trends Survey
Global | Publication | January 18, 2023
Norton Rose Fulbright’s 2023 Annual Litigation Trends Survey finds that employment and labor was the most common area for litigation across all surveyed industries in 2022—and it also ranked as the most common area of concern for organizations in the year ahead.
The spotlight on workplace issues comes amid increased enforcement actions by federal employment and labor regulators, rising unionization activity and a heightened focus on social justice and diversity, equity and inclusion.
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BNPL – how are governments in the UK, US and Australia responding?
Buy now, pay later (BNPL) schemes have surged in popularity, providing for short-term financing that allows consumers to make purchases and pay for them at a later date. Generally, the majority of BNPL users are younger consumers under the age of 35 who are sometimes less financially literate than older generations. Most common BNPL credit agreements have fallen largely outside the scope of existing regulatory regimes. Recently, governments have sought to amend their regulatory frameworks in a way that would bring BNPL into scope. Such amendments seek to ensure that consumers are protected from irresponsible lending practices that could lead to over indebtedness. Following on from our previous Regulation Around the World issue on BNPL, this short briefing note provides a high-level snapshot of the state of play for BNPL legislation in three key markets – UK, US and Australia.
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From ballots to business: The UK general election
On July 4, the UK will head to the polls. If a change in government occurs, it would have significant impacts on the business landscape. Employment law, financial regulation, the energy transition, trade deals and technology policy may all be impacted. We consider the impacts of the proposals, the legal implications, and steps businesses may need to take if there is a change in government.
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