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Loyens & Loeff: Pay Transparency Directive adopted by the European Union

On 30 March 2023, the European Parliament adopted the legislative proposal of the European Commission to strengthen the application of the principle of equal pay for equal work or work of equal value between men and women through pay transparency and enforcement mechanisms (the Pay Transparency Directive). After the formal approval of the European Council on 10 May 2023, the Pay Transparency Directive was published in the EU Official Journal and entered into force on 6 June 2023. The Pay Transparency Directive has some important consequences for employers as well as employees, which we have described in more detail below.
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TABS: TABS Talk – February 2024

Welcome to the February edition of the TABS business update. As we navigate the first quarter of the year, this issue brings a wealth of insights and guidance tailored for your US subsidiary’s success in the dynamic American market. Topics covered are taxes, HR, compliance, office space, podcasts, and an attractive discount offered by citizenM hotels. Also, please mark your calendars for the webinar on transfer pricing.This year holds great promise and many uncertainties with the upcoming presidential elections in the U.S. this November; our focus remains on supporting your success in the ever-evolving U.S. market landscape.

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Archipel Tax Advice: Employee Stock Ownership Plan [ESOP]: Explainer & Template

In this post, we walk through the basics and some intricacies of an Employee Stock Ownership Plan [ESOP]. We say ‘an’ ESOP because every plan will be unique; no two companies are the same and neither are any two talent pools, and as a properly working ESOP should interlink Company metrics and goals with Staff preferences and culture, such plans are most always taylor-made and highly specific.

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Houthoff: Digital Services Act to apply from 17 February 2024

On 17 February 2024 the Digital Services Act (or: DSA) will become fully applicable in the European Union. The DSA sets out rules for the provision of various online intermediary services.

It aims to ensure a safe online environment, protect users’ fundamental rights and create a level playing field for businesses. This update is part of a series of News Updates and provides an overview of the latest developments regarding the DSA.

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Loyens & Loeff: Getting Ready for the Digital Services Act: The Netherlands ACM publishes for consultation its draft DSA Guidelines

The European Union (EU) has introduced a landmark regulation known as the Digital Services Act (DSA). The DSA is aimed at creating a safer and more transparent online environment and will apply to all regulated entities as per February 17, 2024. The Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets (Autoriteit Consument & Markt) (ACM) will play a pivotal role in the enforcement of the DSA within the Netherlands as the regulator-designate.

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