Co-Chair
Caroline
Andre-Hesse
Co-Chair
Björn Gaul
Employment and Industrial Relations Law Committee
Very few legal fields face the revolutionary changes that employment and industrial relations laws do. Issues such as technology, human rights, globalisation, corporate citizenship and increased movements of people have created unprecedented legal complexity as they interact with traditional laws often formulated decades ago. As the largest of the Human Resource Section Committees of the IBA, the purpose of the Committee is the identification, technical analysis and proactive management of national, regional and global developments in these rapidly evolving fields. The Committee takes a ‘cutting edge’ approach to its selection of topics and speakers and draws upon the combined experience of its officers and panellists to present the members with innovative solutions to the employment law problems of today.
Forthcoming conferences and webinars View All Conferences
IBA Annual Conference Toronto 2025
02 Nov - 07 Nov 2025
Toronto , Canada
Annual IBA Employment and Diversity Law Conference 2026
22 Apr - 25 Apr 2026
Warsaw , Poland
IBA Annual Conference Copenhagen 2026
04 Oct - 09 Oct 2026
Copenhagen , Denmark
Publications
Understanding foreign employment regulations: rights, obligations and protections for workers in Ghana
Foreign employment has become an increasingly common practice as workers seek opportunities beyond their home countries. However, for workers engaged in such contracts, it is vital to understand their rights and the legal framework protecting them, as well as the obligations of their employers. This article is an overview of the key provisions in the regulations governing foreign employment, designed to ensure fairness and safety for workers and their families
Released on Jul 28, 2025
The definition of workplace and enterprise in determination of competence for trade unions’ collective agreements under Turkish jurisprudence
The Turkish Collective Bargaining Agreements Law establishes distinct thresholds for determining a trade union’s eligibility to negotiate and conclude collective agreements. Multiple work locations can be collectively considered as a single workplace if they present in the form of a ‘connected place’. Conversely, an enterprise refers to a broader unit comprising multiple workplaces, potentially spanning different sectors, all under a single employer’s ownership and control.
Released on Jul 28, 2025
From courtrooms to contracts: navigating non-compete covenants through Italian case law
This article aims to highlight the most critical aspects of post-contractual non-compete covenants for subordinate employees, considering the latest developments in case law. Italian regulations strive to balance the protection of a company’s assets with the right to work. Case law plays a significant role in interpreting the legal requirements; this article analyses areas of uncertainty such as the amount and method of payment for due consideration, the scope of the agreement and the possibility of employer withdrawal, which companies must consider when drafting relevant contractual agreements.
Released on Jul 28, 2025
Artificial intelligence in Spanish collective bargaining agreements
Artificial intelligence (AI) is absolutely crucial for understanding the future of labour relations. In Spain, specific clauses on this subject have started to appear in a few collective bargaining agreements and are based essentially on respecting legal representatives’ rights to information and on the impact that AI can have on working conditions.
Released on Jul 28, 2025
Subcommittees and other groups
The Employment and Industrial Relations Law Committee also coordinates the activities of the following subcommittees/working groups.
- Compensation and Benefits Subcommittee
- Presidential Task Force Against Human Trafficking