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Employment law in Philippines - an overview
Inbrief
01 December 2020Despite the lingering global economic slowdown, the Philippine economy has outperformed most of its ASEAN neighbours.
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Employment law in Australia - an overview
Inbrief
01 December 2020Despite the economic slowdown in Australia over the last few years, real GDP has grown by 3.1% year on year and is expected to remain stable at this mark for the remainder of 2016 and 2017.
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Employment law in Singapore – an overview
Inbrief
01 December 2020Singapore’s rapid economic development since it gained independence in 1965 is well documented. This economic success, combined with the country’s lightly regulated business environment, has long made it a natural “hub” for many multinational employers. This in-brief provides an overview of some of the key aspects of employment law in Singapore.
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Employment law in Thailand – an overview
Inbrief
01 December 2020Despite several years of relative political uncertainty, the business climate in Thailand continues to be positive and welcoming to foreign investment. The country’s participation in the recently established Association of Southeast Nations (ASEAN) Economic Community can only be expected to continue this trend. This in-brief provides a snapshot of the key aspects of employment law in Thailand.
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M&A employment law support - top ten questions
Inbrief
19 November 2020In mergers and acquisitions (M&A) navigating the legal requirements and ramifications of the deal can be tricky.
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It takes two to make a thing go right...! The two-part possession hearing
Inbrief
09 November 2020On 27 March 2020, all possession claims and evictions (save for a few exemptions) were stayed as a result of the Coronavirus pandemic. Fast forward to 20 September 2020, and the stay has been lifted, but there are new arrangements released by the Master of the Rolls “The Overall Arrangements” which deal with how the Court intends to return to hearing possession claims and the challenges it faces. Most important to note is the introduction of a “Review Hearing”.
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Overview of planning changes 2020 (England only)
Inbrief
05 October 2020There have been a number of changes to permitted development rights (PDRs) during the Covid-19 pandemic and there are further significant reforms in the pipeline.
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Menopause and work
Inbrief
09 September 2020Women over the age of 50 are the fastest growing group in the workforce. As more employees go through the menopause during their working lives, employers need to be aware of the impact in the workplace.
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Setting up a competing business
Inbrief
03 September 2020Many owner-managers and entrepreneurs plan to start new businesses in the same space as their current one. Managing this transition effectively is often the key to success in the new business and getting it wrong can result in the new business failing before it has even started.
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Industrial action
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21 August 2020Economically turbulent times resulting from coronavirus have seen an increase in trade unions’ membership and an increase in them ‘flexing their muscles’ by threatening industrial action over adverse changes in the workplace for their members.
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Salary sacrifice arrangements
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21 August 2020A salary sacrifice arrangement is where an employee gives up the right to receive part of the cash salary due under their contract of employment in return for the employer’s agreement to provide some form of non- cash benefit.
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Investigations
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10 August 2020We set out the key considerations for organisations faced with grievances or allegations of wrongdoing which may require formal investigation.
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Reactivation Notice: Pursuant to Practice Direction 55C
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07 August 2020Landlords wishing to proceed with possession action issued before 3 August 2020 and which has been stayed automatically by CPR55.29 must file and serve a written notice (a “reactivation notice”) confirming that they wish the case to be listed, relisted, heard or referred.
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Information and consultation
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10 July 2020Employers with at least 50 employees can be required to establish arrangements for informing and consulting their employees on business developments. These arrangements are commonly called ‘works councils’.
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Covid-19: Establishing a return to work plan – health and safety considerations
Inbrief
08 July 2020This Inbrief summarises the legal landscape, government guidance and other various considerations that employers will need to take into account.
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Reducing business costs - alternatives to redundancy
Inbrief
28 May 2020When businesses run into financial difficulties and need to reduce costs, the knee-jerk reaction is often to consider the scope for job cuts.
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Employee share schemes in Hong Kong - an overview
Inbrief
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Insolvency and TUPE
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21 May 2020This Inbrief aims to guide you through the law on transfers of undertakings (TUPE) in the context of an insolvency, summarising the main employment considerations.
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Collective redundancies
Inbrief
05 May 2020Most employers are aware of the procedures that have to be followed when making someone redundant (or their job, to be more precise).
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Online Sales: how C-19 is changing the logistics landscape, and our top tips for successful logistics arrangements
Inbrief
16 April 2020C-19 continues to have an unprecedented impact on businesses and is accelerating shift from brick and mortar stores to greater online presence.