On 5 January 2024, the Government enacted the so-called Karin Law (in honour of Karin Bolaños, a worker who tragically took her own life after falling victim to workplace harassment) against workplace harassment.
The law applies to all companies, regardless of size, and includes regulations relevant to the State Administration and its multiple agencies.
It aims to set a legal framework for a safe and healthy work environment, not only punishing workplace and sexual harassment but also preventing them with education and protocols.
On 10 January 2024, the U.S. Department of Labor published a final rule on employee or independent contractor status under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).
On 17 November 2023, the New York Governor signed Bill S4516 into law.
It amends Section 5-336 of the New York General Obligations Law with immediate effect and further restricts the use of nondisclosure agreements concerning the resolution of employment discrimination, harassment, and retaliation claims.
It applies to all agreements signed or entered into after 17 November 2023.
On 18 September 2023, the Government issued Decree No. 70/2023/ND-CP, amending, with immediate effect, Decree No. 152 on foreign employees working in Viet Nam, aiming to streamline the recruitment process of foreign workers.
On 3 July 2023, Law 85 converting, with amendments, the Decree Law 48/2023 on "Urgent measures for social inclusion and access to employment" was published in the Official Gazette.
It aims to ensure greater flexibility for personnel management, introduces amendments to the discipline of fixed-term employment contracts and simplifies information obligations under the Transparency Decree.
On 15 May 2023, the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York granted preliminary proposal approval for one of the largest discrimination settlements in US history.
The lawsuit accuses Goldman of hindering women's career advancement, as the company's performance appraisal process allegedly favored men with promotions and higher salaries.
Goldman Sachs will pay $215 million to settle the class action lawsuit, covering approximately 2,800 females.