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China releases detailed rules on labour dispatch
New implementing rules re-enforce China's desire to limit the use of dispatched staff (ie, staff engaged via a third-party labour dispatch company rather …
Herbert Smith Freehills publishes new Asia-Pacific employment law guide and new edition of the Guide on financial services regulation in Asia Pacific
Last month saw two publications in our popular series of Asia-Pacific guides. Our new Asia-Pacific employment law guide provides a detailed summary of …
The Hong Kong Government is pressing ahead with the preparatory work for drafting a bill to legislate paternity leave pay in Hong Kong
Due to Hong Kong's changing societal attitude towards a father's responsibilities in the family and the public demand for granting leave to male …
China clarifies when cross-border secondments give rise to taxable establishments
New rules regarding seconded personnel and taxable establishments in China will be effective from 1 June 2013. We recommend that non-resident enterprises …
EU bankers' bonus cap - CRD IV
The European Parliament has voted in favour of a proposal to introduce new rules (known as CRD IV) to put a cap on bankers' (who work for European banks …
Employment Law Update: changes to Japan's Employment Laws effective from 1 April 2013
On 1 April 2013, Japan's minimum retirement age increased to 65 years, with further restriction on scope to refuse re-employment after an earlier company …
Securing IP through employee non-compete obligations
IP protection in China requires the implementation of various strategies. The imposition of post-termination non-compete obligations on employees who …
The Year of the Dragon – a litigator's review of key cases and developments
As the Year of the Dragon draws to a close we summarise in this e-bulletin some key cases and developments which are likely to be of interest to clients. …
Labour dispatch services in China will provide less flexibility from 1 July 2013
From 1 July 2013, the use of labour dispatch services will likely be a less attractive means of maintaining a more flexible workforce. Companies taking …
China looks to tighten labour rules
China's concern for social stability is reflected in two recent draft labour law rules issued for public comment. The effect will be to increase HR costs …
English Court of Appeal finds that payment in lieu may not be clawed back in case of gross misconduct
In an English Court of Appeal case (Cavenagh v William Evans [2012] EWCA Civ 697) it was held that the gross misconduct of a managing director of a …
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