Proskauer - International Labor Law (JD Supra Germany)
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Germany Rings in 2019 by Adopting Intersex Gender Status
As of January 1, 2019, intersex Germans, meaning Germans with sex characteristics not fitting neatly within the standard understanding of males and females, will be able to register their gender as “divers,” which translates to “miscellaneous.” This new gender classification will be included on such documents as birth certificates, passports, and driver’s licenses.
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German Labor Court Allows Review of Employee’s Browsing History
European courts continue to clarify the right of employers to review their employees’ emails. As we discussed previously, the European Court of Human Rights and the National Labor Relations Board of the U.S. have recognized that employers have the right to monitor their employees’ internet communications in order to ensure productivity during work.
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Germany Adopts EU’s Pension Directive, and May Place Burdens on Employers’ Use of Temporary Workers
Pension Law - On December 18, 2015, the German legislature approved a law that adopted the pension provisions of the EU Mobility Directive. The Directive was passed to enhance worker mobility between EU countries by requiring stronger pension protections, yet some EU member countries have yet to adopt the pension provisions of the Directive.
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Labor and Employment Updates from Around the World: Germany
As so often happens in the aftermath of an election, the new German Government has turned its attention to labor and employment law, and has already announced new and significant legislation. On top of this, there have been some recent important judgments from the Federal Labor Court. Foremost amongst these developments are the following...