In the realm of global employment, the concept of termination payments can be a complex and often surprising issue for U.S.-based employers. Unlike in the United States, where the at-will employment doctrine generally allows...more
Setting up operations in the Middle East comes with a unique set of challenges and considerations requiring knowledge of regional legal obligations and cultural practices that can affect workplaces—from the necessity of...more
1/24/2025
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Employment Contract ,
Employment Policies ,
Foreign Workers ,
Hiring & Firing ,
International Labor Laws ,
Middle East ,
Multinationals ,
Public Relations ,
Taxation ,
Termination ,
Work Schedules
In the ever-evolving landscape of employment law, 2024 saw a host of significant updates and legislative changes—predominantly aimed at improving employee welfare. ...more
1/8/2025
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Corporate Counsel ,
Diversity and Inclusion Standards (D&I) ,
Employee Benefits ,
Employee Rights ,
Employment Discrimination ,
Equal Pay ,
Gender Equity ,
International Labor Laws ,
Paid Leave ,
Parental Leave
One of the primary concerns for an organization that wants to start conducting business in a new country must be the laws of the specific country. Employment regulations vary widely around the globe, and some may be so...more
One of the primary concerns for an organization that wants to start conducting business in a new country must be the laws of the specific country. Employment regulations vary widely from country to country and may be so...more
8/5/2024
/ Background Checks ,
Business Formation ,
Employment Policies ,
EU ,
Expatriates ,
Foreign Entities ,
Hiring & Firing ,
International Labor Laws ,
Job Ads ,
Jurisdiction ,
Latin America ,
Mexico ,
Netherlands ,
Peru ,
Singapore ,
UK
Since its formation in 2006, Singapore’s Tripartite Alliance for Fair and Progressive Employment Practices (TAFEP) has slowly gained traction with employees and applicants alike as an avenue for redressing concerns regarding...more
In December 2023, the Dutch Senate amended a tax provision that allows eligible expatriate employees to receive a tax-free reimbursement of extraterritorial costs by tapering the benefit over a five-year period....more