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UK: Supreme Court confirms the limited scope of state and diplomatic immunity from employment claims
In two judgments handed down on 18 October 2017, the Supreme Court (the “Court”) has allowed certain employment claims made by foreign nationals employed …
UK: Brexit - UK government gives assurances to EU citizens in the UK
The rights of EU citizens currently in the UK were the subject of considerable focus last week, in light of concerns as to whether the Home Office will …
UK: New Resources
New presidential guidance has been issued in relation to how employment tribunals should calculate pensions loss and awards for injury to feelings in …
Hong Kong: Immigration win for same-sex couple
In a landmark ruling, the Court of Appeal held that the Immigration Department's visa policy, insofar as it denies same-sex couples eligibility for …
UK: Employees overseas - territorial scope of collective redundancy obligations
The EAT has confirmed that the obligation to consult about collective redundancies applies where the employees assigned to an establishment have a …
UK: Employees overseas - need for caution in using standard employment contracts
The fact that an employee working overseas is on an employment contract governed by English law is a relevant factor in determining whether he can bring …
UK: Queen's Speech and Brexit developments
The Queen's Speech on 21 June 2017 set out the government's programme for the next two years and was inevitably dominated by Brexit-related legislation. …
Brexit and EU citizens’ rights – UK proposals and action points for employers
The UK Government has published its proposals for safeguarding the position of EU citizens living in the UK post Brexit (link). Settling the future …
Myanmar: New investment law
The Myanmar legislature enacted the Myanmar Investment Law (the "MIL") late last year. The MIL repealed the 2012 Foreign Investment Law (the "FIL"). In …
Singapore: Illegal workers - High Court holds employer liable for injuries to illegal worker
In Md Shohel Md Khobir Uddin v Chen Yongbiao and another [2017] SGHC 109, the Singapore High Court (SGHC) awarded an individual working illegally 80% of …
PRC: Is Hiring Expatriates Becoming More Difficult?
PRC authorities have launched New Work Permit Rules in April 2017. Consistent with the PRC authorities' attitude to "welcome high-end, control mid-level …
France: New obligation in relation to the social security coverage of employees seconded to work in France
In principle, an employee is covered by the social security regime which is applicable in the country where he is carrying out his work – ie, employees …
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