Managing a global workforce isn’t just about understanding diverse cultures and time zones - it’s also about navigating a labyrinth of local employment laws. Some of these regulations are straightforward, while others are downright peculiar. From mandatory waistline measurements in Japan to the ‘right to disconnect’ in France, global HR compliance can be both fascinating and challenging.
Thankfully, SAP SuccessFactors is designed to handle these complexities, ensuring that organizations remain compliant, no matter how unusual the law.
The Law: Under Japan’s "Metabo Law," implemented in 2008, companies must measure the waistlines of employees aged 40 to 74 annually. The goal is to combat obesity and reduce related health issues. Employers and local governments are responsible for ensuring compliance, and may face penalties if obesity targets are not met.
How SAP SuccessFactors Helps: Customisable health and wellness tracking features allow organizations to securely record and monitor health metrics, ensuring compliance with Japan's health mandates while protecting employee data.
The Law: Effective since January 1, 2017, this law requires companies with over 50 employees to establish policies that allow staff to disconnect from work-related communications outside working hours - promoting mental health and work-life balance.
How SAP SuccessFactors Helps: SuccessFactors’ time management and communication tools can be configured to enforce boundaries and respect personal time, helping organisations remain compliant.
The Law: Germany’s Federal Data Protection Act (BDSG) includes rigorous rules for the collection and processing of employee data. It complements the EU’s GDPR by adding workplace-specific protections.
How SAP SuccessFactors Helps: With robust data privacy tools, including role-based access and encryption, SuccessFactors helps organisations meet both GDPR and BDSG requirements confidently.
The Law: The UAE mandates that private companies increase the employment of Emirati nationals. For instance, firms with 50 or more employees must show a 2% annual increase in Emirati staff, with regular reporting.
How SAP SuccessFactors Helps: SuccessFactors’ workforce analytics and reporting tools allow businesses to track and report Emiratisation goals effectively, making compliance transparent and manageable.
The Law: U.S. employers with 100+ employees (or federal contractors with 50+) must submit annual EEO-1 reports. These collect demographic data on race, ethnicity, gender, and job categories to monitor compliance with equal employment laws.
How SAP SuccessFactors Helps: SuccessFactors supports diversity tracking and simplifies EEO-1 reporting through built-in analytics, ensuring accurate and compliant submissions.
The Law: Spanish labour law mandates that companies track employees' exact working hours each day to protect workers from unpaid overtime and support work-life balance.
How SAP SuccessFactors Helps: With built-in Time Tracking features, SuccessFactors enables easy daily logging of working hours, helping organisations stay fully compliant without adding admin burden.
The Law: Under India’s POSH Act, employers must provide regular training, awareness, and internal mechanisms to handle workplace sexual harassment complaints.
How SAP SuccessFactors Helps: Through its Learning and Case Management modules, SuccessFactors enables training delivery, case tracking, and compliance documentation.
The Law: Employers in provinces like Ontario and Quebec must proactively identify, correct, and report gender-based pay disparities.
How SAP SuccessFactors Helps: SuccessFactors Compensation and People Analytics tools allow HR teams to assess pay equity and implement corrective actions efficiently.
The Law: Brazil’s LGPD mirrors GDPR in its emphasis on consent, transparency, and data subject rights but includes several unique localisation requirements.
How SAP SuccessFactors Helps: Designed for global compliance, SuccessFactors supports LGPD through secure data handling, user consent controls, and localisation features.
The Law: Employers in South Africa are required to submit annual equity plans and workforce data to the Department of Labour to promote workplace diversity and fairness.
How SAP SuccessFactors Helps: With Workforce Analytics and integrated reporting tools, SuccessFactors simplifies equity data collection and regulatory submissions.
Global HR compliance is a complex and ever-evolving challenge. While some regulations might seem unconventional, they reflect the unique cultural and legal landscapes of each country. SAP SuccessFactors is equipped to handle these diverse requirements, providing organisations with the tools they need to stay compliant and focus on what truly matters - their people.
Ready to simplify your global HR compliance? Contact us to learn how SAP SuccessFactors can support your organisation’s unique needs.
