Legal Voices

EMEA Employment Law Podcast – Episode 17 | Workplace Bullying and Harassment

Workplace bullying and harassment remain a significant concern for employers across Europe, but legal requirements vary considerably by jurisdiction. In this episode of the Meritas EMEA Employment Group podcast, Sam Murray-Hinde of Howard Kennedy is joined by Sarah Witvrouw (Lydian, Belgium), Łukasz Górzny (DZP, Poland), and Rūta Globytė (WIDEN, Lithuania) to examine how their respective countries approach workplace bullying, harassment, and psychosocial risks. The discussion covers Belgium's structured prevention framework, proposed reforms in Poland aimed at clarifying employer obligations and strengthening employee protections, and Lithuania's emphasis on psychological safety and preventative risk management. The group also explores best practices for investigations, policy development, whistleblowing considerations, and the challenges employers face in managing harassment in remote and hybrid work environments.

EMEA Employment Law Podcast – Episode 16 | Sweden & Norway Spotlight

Explore the key employment law considerations for employers sending workers between Sweden and Norway, including posting rules, collective bargaining agreements, working time requirements, tax exposure, and social security obligations.

EMEA Employment Law Podcast – Episode 15 | Canada Spotlight

This episode explores how employment law works across Canada’s provinces, including termination with and without cause, common law notice, and the importance of well-drafted employment contracts for employers operating in the Canadian market.

EMEA Employment Law Podcast – Episode 14 | Platform Workers

Platform work continues to challenge traditional employment frameworks. In this episode, Meritas Labour & Employment Group members discuss how different jurisdictions are addressing worker classification, from the EU’s new Platform Work Directive to recent Supreme Court decisions in New Zealand and ongoing litigation in the UK.

EMEA Employment Law Podcast – Episode 13 | Termination for Cause

In this episode of the Meritas EMEA Employment Law Podcast, host Sam Murray-Hinde (Howard Kennedy, London) is joined by Annejet Balm (Lexence, Amsterdam), Rositsa Vasileva (DPC, Bulgaria), and Ján Gazdík (BEATOW PARTNERS, Slovakia) for a practical discussion on termination for cause across Europe. The panel explores how employers can lawfully dismiss employees in different jurisdictions, including the Netherlands, Bulgaria, and Slovakia. They examine the legal grounds for dismissal, procedural requirements, evidentiary standards, and the growing importance of settlement agreements.