Australia: Do you manufacture in Bangladesh? If so, here are 5 things you need to know about the Bangladesh Accord

On 24 April 2013, the collapse of Rana Plaza in Bangladesh killed more than 1,100 workers and injured thousands more. Although not the first garment factory tragedy of its kind, it finally brought to the world’s attention the importance of fire and building safety in the Third World, consumers’ demand for more ethical fashion, and the establishment of the Bangladesh Accord.

Many brands have signed up to the Accord, including Australian signatories Cotton On, Forever […]

By | November 27th, 2014 ||

United States: Video Interview: Discussing The Fifth Circuit Ruling On Outing Whistleblowers With LXBN TV

Following up on our post, Steven J. Pearlman, co-chair of Proskauer’s preeminent Whistleblowing & Retaliation practice group, spoke with Colin O’Keefe of LXBN on the Fifth Circuit’s decision that outing a whistleblower constitutes adverse employment action.  The interview focuses on the background of the case and what the ruling means for employers.

By | November 26th, 2014 ||

New Zealand: Managers set tone of the workplace

Roger Sutton’s recent high-profile resignation from his position as chief executive at the Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Agency has highlighted the issue of inappropriate conduct in the workplace, and how some behaviour, even unintentionally, can be offensive and unwelcome to others at work.

WorkSafe NZ, in the guidelines it issued earlier this year on workplace bullying, commented that it is prevalent in New Zealand workplaces and needs to be addressed. Allegations of harassment at work also […]

By | November 26th, 2014 ||