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British Virgin Islands
Harneys
On 7 March 2024, the British Virgin Islands Cabinet announced the expansion of the list of exemptions to obtaining a work permit in the territory.
Cyprus
KPMG in Cyprus
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Eurofast
As of March 1, 2024, important changes have been made to Maternity Protection and Social Security Laws in Cyprus, signaling a major shift in policies aimed at bolstering support for new mothers and families.
KPMG in Cyprus
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A. Karitzis & Associates L.L.C
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Eurofast
In a noteworthy development, the Minister of Economy of the Republic of North Macedonia recently revealed that the national minimum wage is set to increase to MKD 22,500 (approximately EUR 365) starting from March 2024.
Eurofast
Termination of employment in Cyprus is a matter of significant concern for both employers and employees in the business sector. Instances arise where legal disputes ensue...
Hong Kong
Ius Laboris
The Hong Kong government has proposed to relax the so-called ‘418' rule for determining continuous employment for the purpose of statutory employment entitlements.
Lewis Silkin
According to government statistics as of 2022, there are more than 338,000 foreign domestic workers ("FDWs") in Hong Kong, which accounts for almost 5% of Hong Kong's population.
Ius Laboris
Starting from 2024, the first weekday after Christmas Day will be added as a statutory holiday in Hong Kong.
Herbert Smith Freehills
The District Court in Hum Matthew Ta v Allied Way Security Management Limited [2024] HKDC 134 recently dismissed an employee's claim for wrongful dismissal against his former employer.
Mayer Brown
The primary piece of legislation, the Employment Ordinance (the "EO"), prescribes certain basic rights and protection for most employees.
Ireland
Dillon Eustace
The Workplace Relations Commission (‘WRC') has published its Code of Practice (‘Code') for employers and employees on how to deal with requests for flexible working and remote working arrangements.
Jersey
Appleby
Following campaigning by the parents of Jack Heard, the UK introduced the right to parental bereavement leave in 2020. Known as "Jack's law", the relevant law guarantees working parents...
Malta
CSB Group
Employee share options are a popular method utilised by companies to incentivise their employees by offering them the opportunity to acquire shares in the company...
GVZH Advocates
Less favourable treatment is always condemned in an employment relationship, more so when comparing whole-time employees as opposed to part-time employees.
United Arab Emirates
Hamdan AlShamsi Lawyers & Legal Consultants
A safe and healthy work environment is a fundamental right for all employees. Federal Law No. 10 of 2023 on Mental Health embodies the vision of the UAE's wise leadership...
Awatif Mohammad Shoqi Advocates & Legal Consultancy
The UAE has embarked on a significant initiative to ensure equitable treatment for Domestic Workers through the implementation of Federal Decree-Law No. 9/2022 Concerning Domestic Workers...
European Union
Y. Vasiliou & Co LLC
As a general rule, a company in the Republic of Cyprus should give priority in employment recruitment to Cypriots and EU nationals before employing a Third Country National.
Fenech & Fenech Advocates
Whilst the right to equal pay between men and women is well established, the implementation and enforcement of same has proven challenging.
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