Insights
There is always something exciting happening at Lockton. Here are just a few from our newsroom.
Ontario introduces new employment law reforms
Ontario is scheduled to implement two key employment law reforms aimed at improving transparency and safeguarding employee rights. Beginning 1 July 2025, employers will be required to provide new hires with key information before their first day of w …
Ontario introduces new leave entitlements for employees
Ontario is set to expand employee leave options with the introduction of two new types of leave. Beginning 19 June 2025, a new unpaid long-term illness leave will take effect, providing support for employees facing extended health challenges. Additio …
Planning, preparation, and analytics in focus as potentially active hurricane season begin …
June 1 marks the beginning of the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season, which could be costly to businesses. Today, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration published its annual hurricane season forecast, predicting a 60% chance of above-average …
Portugal introduces paid menstrual leave for endometriosis and adenomyosis
Portugal recently introduced three consecutive days of employer-paid leave per month for employees who experience severe and disabling menstrual pain caused by endometriosis or adenomyosis. This change took effect on 26 April 2025. Background Law 32/ …
From cost to catalyst: investing in risk leadership
Over the past decade, risk management has entered a new era of complexity. Geopolitical instability, cyber threats, and workforce challenges are no longer outliers but rather constants in the risk landscape. The role of the risk manager is critical f …
New Remote Working Legislation Around the World [Updated]
UPDATE: Costa Rica amended its remote working legislation on 17 March 2025. More details below. With the rise of technology, work from home has been a steadily growing trend for many years. Remote working has exploded since Spring 2020 with quaranti …
