Legal Compliance and Risk

Global Overview of Developments in Data Protection and Privacy Laws 2017 Update

September 18, 2017

  • This update provides essential information about the latest global developments on laws affecting the way personal data is processed and protected.
  • Since our 2016 update, there have been some major developments in the laws relating to data protection and privacy across all three of our regions.... More

Latin America Legal Update Q2 2017

July 15, 2017

In this report, we round up the legal developments affecting the workforce solutions ecosystem in Latin America in Q2 2017:

  • Brazil:  
    • Brazil relaxes outsourcing laws  
    • Bill for labor reform passed       
  • Bolivia: Bill recognizes... More

North America Legal Update Q2 2017

July 6, 2017

  • In this report we round up the legal developments making the headlines in Canada and the US in Q2 2017
  • Canada: Ontario proposes equal pay for temps;  Alberta government updates its Employment Standards Code; Safety-sensitive workplaces can require disclosure of dependency      ... More

The Compliance Landscape U.S. 2017

June 2, 2017

  • In this report, we review the compliance landscape in the U.S. as it stands several months after President Trump’s inauguration.
  • We consider the impact of proposed reforms and new legislation on the workforce ecosystem in 2017.

Most Complex Contingent Markets Globally 2017

June 1, 2017

  • SIA's own methodology for evaluating the complexity of each contingent market using a mixture of our own and third-party sources.
  • This provides a basic structure for understanding the ease in which a contingent workforce programme can be put in place and a template for comparing a wide range... More

Latin America Legal Update Q1 2017

April 20, 2017

  • In this report, we round up the legal developments making the headlines in Latin America in Q1 2017:
    • Argentina: Publication of a draft data protection bill
    • Brazil: Uber driver held to be an employee; Reform of labor law permits unrestricted outsourcing and extends temporary work... More

North America Legal Update Q1 2017

April 13, 2017

  • In this report, we round up the legal developments making the headlines in North America in Q1 2017:
  • Canada
    • Employee surveillance following medical assessment is reasonable
    • Additional disability obligations for Ontario small businesses under AODA
  •  United States

Most Attractive Staffing Markets Globally 2017

February 9, 2017

  • SIA's own methodology for evaluating the potential of each staffing market. 
  • We have assessed 60 different staffing markets across six Continents. Strong prospects were identified among both emerging and established staffing markets.
  • Download a copy of the report as well as the accompanying... More

2017 Legal Calendar Latin America

January 30, 2017

This report highlights the legal changes and developments expected to impact the workforce environment in Latin America in 2017.


What’s in Store for 2017 and the Impact of a Decisive 2016!

January 30, 2017

  • A preview of some of the hot topics for change in 2017
  • A review of how the momentous events of 2016 might impact the contingent workforce around the world
  • SIA panellists
  • 1 hour webinar discussion