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Non-compete clauses not enforceable says UAE court
Dubai Court of Cassation on the enforceability of non-compete clauses rules that the absolute prohibition of an employee from working for a competitor is tantamount to a restriction of the employees’ liberty. This Hadef & Partners employment briefing discusses the salient aspects of the judgment.
Law Firm: Hadef & Partners | Published: 04 July 2011 | Practice Area: Contract of Employment and Statutory rights
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Take a closer look - an introduction to Chinese employment law
Foreign investors recruiting in China should be cautious about respecting Chinese employment laws. Not only are Chinese employees becoming more aware of protecting their rights, but also when disputes arise, Chinese authorities or judges tend to find in favour of local Chinese employees.
Law Firm: Wragge & Co | Published: 01 July 2011 | Practice Area: Regulation and Enforcement
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Equality duty could shield public sector from even deeper cuts
The new public sector equality duty contained in the Equality Act 2010 came into force on 5 April 2011. It imposes some new requirements on public bodies and failure to comply with it could result in judicial review proceedings. This briefing note from Shoosmith tells you what you need to know.
Law Firm: Shoosmiths | Published: 01 July 2011 | Practice Area: Equal Treatment
Court rejects collective bargaining power
The way TUPE applies to contractual collective bargaining arrangements has been thrown into doubt, following a decision by the Supreme Court. Eversheds’ local government HR briefing looks into the background of the ruling as well as the decisions of the Employment Appeal Tribunal and Court of Appeal...view abstract
Law Firm: Eversheds | Published: 28 June 2011 | Practice Area: Transfer of Undertakings
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Make sure student health policies are fit for purpose
Institutions must put effective policies in place to deal with the growing number of students showing visible signs of illness, mental health difficulties and emotional disorders.
Law Firm: Eversheds | Published: 27 June 2011 | Practice Area: Health Care
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Olympics triggers race for more home working
The Government has urged people in the capital to work from home to avoid potential travel chaos during the 2012 Olympics.
Law Firm: Shoosmiths | Published: 24 June 2011 | Practice Area: Regulation and Enforcement
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Withdrawal of insured employment benefits not a foregone conclusion
A new legal exemption purporting to allow the withdrawal of insured benefits from older employees is proving less helpful than employers first thought.
Law Firm: Shoosmiths | Published: 23 June 2011 | Practice Area: Regulation and Enforcement
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Chinese regulatory review offers stability for foreign investors
Changes to Chinese labour laws, corporate tax rules and competition laws have been welcomed by foreign investors looking for stability and certainty in the region. This supplement outlines what the main regulatory developments are and what they mean for businesses entering the market.
Law Firm: Herbert Smith | Published: 23 June 2011 | Practice Area: Non-EU Competition Law
The global employer - new developments for multi-national employers
This briefing from Baker & McKenzie contains a collection of articles on legal developments from 14 jurisdictions that examine changes to labour laws, employment practices, and benefits issues affecting multi-national employers.
Law Firm: Baker & McKenzie | Published: 23 June 2011 | Practice Area: Health and Safety
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Getting across the line - when can an employer dismiss an employee fairly?
A worker who dressed as a snail to crawl the London marathon was reportedly sacked for failing to raise enough money. Although this seems like a harsh response, it is not a foregone conclusion that he would win a claim of unfair dismissal. Shoosmiths considers the requirements for a fair dismissal.
Law Firm: Shoosmiths | Published: 21 June 2011 | Practice Area: Contract of Employment and Statutory rights
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