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UK: dismissal for pay disclosure unfair where no express duty of confidentiality
UK: dismissal for publishing professional opinions online was unfair notwithstanding breach of confidentiality
Asia Employment, Pensions and Incentives Update September 2019
UK: Supreme Court upholds non-compete covenant, overruling Court of Appeal's restrictive approach to severance
Singapore: High Court clarifies restraint of trade in employment contracts
UK: Government consultation on regulation of confidentiality clauses in settlement agreements and employment contracts
UK: interim injunction prevents workplace culture disclosures to media
Singapore: Restraint of Trade Provisions
It is common for employers to include restraint of trade provisions in employment contracts. However, such provisions are generally unenforceable unless …
Trade Secrets - short video on the impact of the new UK Regulations in IP and employment contexts
Here’s a short video made for Practical Law, in which Herbert Smith Freehills IP and Employment Professional Support Consultants, Rachel …
Recruitment and protection of talent: a boardroom issue for pharma
Our article Recruitment and protection of talent: a boardroom issue for pharma is available on our pharma hub here. Technological advancement is key …
UK: dismissal of trade union representative for misuse of confidential information automatically unfair
The Court of Appeal has ruled that the protection against unfair dismissal for taking part in trade union activities should be interpreted broadly and …
Hong Kong: The Requirement of Being 'Fit and Proper'
In many industries, it is a requirement that certain individuals performing regulated activities are, and remain, fit and proper. For example, these …
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