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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
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.
A. Karitzis & Associates L.L.C
Την 27/02/2024 κατατέθηκε ενώπιον της...
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.
Mayer Brown
Hong Kong Employment & Benefits partner Jennifer Tam and associate Vanessa Lo contributed to the Hong Kong Institute of Human Resource Management by sharing their insights on safeguarding transgender employees in Hong Kong.
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
Hong Kong employers and employees have become increasingly aware of their rights and obligations under the anti-discrimination legislation since the passing of the Sex Discrimination...
Mayer Brown
The primary piece of legislation, the Employment Ordinance (the "EO"), prescribes certain basic rights and protection for most employees.
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
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.
GVZH Advocates
As a juridical body, the Industrial Tribunal has exclusive competence to settle trade disputes and to consider and decide all cases of alleged unfair dismissals.
CSB Group
Through the publication of Legal Notice 270 of 2023 in November 2023, the Employment Agencies Regulations ("the Regulations")...
United Arab Emirates
Hamdan AlShamsi Lawyers & Legal Consultants
This law came to effect on March 2024 and amends provisions in DIFC Laws.
The Sovereign Group
In line with the UAE Emiratisation requirements for mainland companies with more than 20 employees to hire Emirati staff, all UAE mainland companies are required to register their UAE National employees...
Awatif Mohammad Shoqi Advocates & Legal Consultancy
Maternity leave is an important aspect of employment, playing a crucial role in ensuring the well-being of female workers during and after pregnancy.
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 recently witnessed significant changes in its approach to resolving individual labour disputes, evident in the amendments made to Article 54 of the Federal Labour Law No. (33) ...
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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