Articles tagged as: "law"

Trabajo en remoto: marco legal, retos y perspectivas globales

La situación de pandemia dejó al descubierto un importante contraste entre los beneficios que ofrece el trabajo en remoto y la carencia de un marco legal sólido que regule y ampare los derechos de aquellas personas que han optado (voluntaria o involuntariamente) por dicha modalidad de trabajo. Este es, precisamente, uno de los grandes retos […]

El teletrabajo en España: legislación, polémica y perspectivas futuras

¿Sabes cuáles son los aspectos y efectos más importantes del Real Decreto-Ley 28/2020 del 22 de septiembre con respecto al teletrabajo en España? En este artículo queremos abordar este tema valiéndonos del aporte de dos expertos en la materia: Raúl Luis García González, socio director del área de Derecho Laboral de Ernst & Young España […]

The boom of remote working: A review of the trends and legal issues for companies

In the last decade, remote working has been on the rise. Whether partially or on a full-time basis, the number of contractors and employees working from home or elsewhere has exploded. Such a trend has been further accelerated by the coronavirus pandemic, as many full-time employees who previously worked in an office have now been […]

Employee breaks federal laws: The FAQ that you need to know (USA)

In the United States, coffee and meal breaks for employees are so commonplace that many don’t realize they are not required by federal law. For the most part, it’s in a company’s best interest to offer breaks, which are shown to boost engagement and productivity. Here we offer an overview of the basic regulations for […]

What are overtime regulations in the US? Here are the most FAQ

Overtime is a foggy concept in an age when more than 50% of employees work remotely at least 2.5 days a week. Technology makes it difficult to fully disconnect, and struggling minimum wage workers are eager to take on extra hours. Nevertheless, even if an employee willingly stays late or answers emails on a Sunday […]