Insights
There is always something exciting happening at Lockton. Here are just a few from our newsroom.
Spain proposes reduction in maximum working hours
Spain is considering reducing the legal maximum working hours from 40 to 37.5 hours per week, implementing changes in how working hours should be recorded, and strengthening the existing right to disconnect. These changes are intended to help employe …
Germany introduces paid miscarriage leave
Germany is introducing up to eight weeks of paid leave for female employees who suffer a miscarriage after week 12 of pregnancy. This change will take effect on 1 June 2025. Background On 30 January 2025, the German Parliament passed a bill to introd …
Litigation trend puts health plan fiduciaries on notice
Litigation trend puts health plan fiduciaries on notice A new wave of ERISA litigation is targeting health and welfare plans, alleging fiduciary breaches over inflated prescription drug costs and mismanaged vendor contracts. With high-profile lawsuit …
Revenge Quitting is a Growing Risk for Employers
As many organizations face workplace challenges related to skills gaps, high costs, and labor shortages, employee dissatisfaction is now driving a new trend—revenge quitting. But revenge quitting isn’t just a workplace trend or an HR concern, it's a …
Upcoming Webcast: Global Pay Transparency
We invite you join us for an upcoming webcast covering Global Pay Transparency, relevant for anyone with employees in countries with existing or pending regulations around equal pay, transparency reporting, gender gap reporting, and more related topi …
Mexico reforms labor law to strengthen workers' right to rest during the workday
Mexico is introducing changes to the Federal Labor Law to improve working conditions, including the right for workers to have chairs with backrests and a ban on extended periods of standing. The changes are expected to take effect from 17 June 2025. …
