According to a Parisian restaurateur (quoted in the New York Times), “in the United States, waiters can be fired at any time and must work for tips, so they have to be nice. In France, you can't just fire someone if they're not doing a good job. If you could, everyone would be friendly.”

U.S. employment-at-will is unique in the world. And this puts American employers at an unfortunate disadvantage when they venture out and employ people abroad. Too many American multinationals commit awkward, non-compliant practices when they branch out and employ staff overseas, especially when they venture into Europe, where pay rates are high and employment laws can be particularly rigid.

In this session, join an employment lawyer from London and an international employment lawyer from the states as they guide you on a tour of Europe’s employment laws, highlighting the often stark differences between European and U.S. rules.  In this program you will learn:

•What does Europe matter to US headquarters human resources?
•The challenge of the uniqueness of US employment-at-will
•Employment law in Europe: A whirlwind tour
•“Firing law” in Europe
•The most vital HR law topics as they play out in Europe:
   EEO
   Unions and works councils
   Wage/hour/work time
   “Acquired rights”/“transfers of undertakings”/TUPE
   Data privacy in the HR information system context

Register quickly and easily online to secure your space now. Or, please call 1-800-372-1033 option 6, then sub-menu option 1, and refer to date and title of conference. Lines are open Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. ET, excluding most federal holidays.

Don't miss this opportunity to hear a lively, dynamic presentation. Not only are Webinars an excellent way for you to stay current; with Bloomberg BNA you also get:
•Quality. Count on it. Nothing is canned.
•Objectivity. Bloomberg BNA provides you with the best and most objective information. Unlike other companies, we don't use our Webinars as a forum to sell outside solutions.
•Affordability. Bloomberg BNA Webinars are inexpensive compared to the cost of travel to attend a conference. Plus, you may use a speakerphone and invite as many of your colleagues as you want to listen in-all for the price of a single registration.
•Convenience. No airlines. No travel. No time out of the office.

In addition, you'll receive:
•Personal attention. Once you've registered, send your questions in advance to rbronson@bna.com and they'll be included in the program. You'll also have a chance to ask your questions during the Webinar.
•Follow-up materials. You need no materials upfront to follow along to our live conference. But Bloomberg BNA always issues a follow up e-mail with contact information for our speakers, as well as other materials related to the topic.
•1.5 HRCI credits by attending this Webinar. Find out how.

Bloomberg BNA Subscriber $149.00
Non-Subscriber $224.00
CD with registration $75.00
CD without registration $149.00 subscribers; $224.00 non-subscribers