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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 …
Malaysia: Employment Act amendments and minimum wage
Several amendments to Malaysia’s Employment Act (EA) came into operation on 1 April 2012. Key changes include a new sexual harassment regime, the …
Case law developments on outsourcing and contract labour in Indonesia and Korea
The ability to use atypical workers through outsourcing or labour hire as a device for employers to avoid employment costs and liabilities is becoming …
Consultation on the EC proposals for a Posting of Workers Enforcement Directive
BIS has issued a call for evidence (closing on 26 July 2012) on the European Commission's proposals for a Posting of Workers Enforcement Directive, …
UK: Partners - LLP equity member may be "worker"; Lawson v Serco test on territorial jurisdiction applied to discrimination and whistleblowing claims
The EAT has ruled that a (junior) equity partner of a law firm, who was entitled to a profit-related element of remuneration and a guaranteed level of …
International secondments: legal and practical issues for companies managing overseas workers
Given the lack of specific legislation in the UAE on unfair dismissal and redundancy, expatriate employees increasingly turn to UK courts and tribunals …
UK: Unfair dismissal - Supreme Court rules on rights for international commuters based in Britain
Employees who live in Britain and commute to work abroad may have unfair dismissal rights in Britain, particularly if the employment contract is governed …
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