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New VAT Guidelines on Company Vehicles for Employees

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The French tax authorities have issued new guidelines on the VAT treatment of company cars provided to employees. When a vehicle is provided for a defined consideration, it is considered a taxable service. This includes...more

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New law approved on employees' participation in companies

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The new law on employee participation in companies, approved by the Senate on May 14, 2025 but not yet in force, introduces innovative tools to strengthen employee involvement in corporate management. The main new features...more

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UK moves to permanently exempt UK and EEA pension schemes from the derivatives clearing obligation

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A draft of the Pension Fund Clearing Obligation Exemption (Amendment) Regulations 2025 has been published alongside an explanatory memorandum. The draft Regulations will amend the UK European Market Infrastructure Regulation...more

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Layoffs in Germany & Poland: Differences & Similarities

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As layoff procedures in Poland and Germany are anchored in the same EU Directive, their national regulations are similar in direction, but they still have their own flavor and local specificity. Germany and Poland share...more

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Gender Discrimination in Company Pension Schemes in Germany: Need for Action and Cost Risks

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The EU Pay Transparency Directive imposes a need for companies in the European Union to take action. Employee comparison groups must be established to identify potential gender pay gaps. Employees are granted extensive and...more

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Pensions: what's new this week - January 20, 2025

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Welcome to your weekly update from the A&O Shearman pensions team, covering all the latest legal and regulatory developments in the world of workplace pensions. Government confirms continuation of clearing exemption - ...more

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Overview of the New Luxembourg Tax Measures to Improve Talent Attraction and Retention

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On December 20, 2024, the Luxembourg parliament adopted without material changes the tax relief package bill that we covered in a previous publication. Amongst others, this law introduces, as of fiscal year 2025, the...more

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Employee Benefit Trusts – advantages of structuring in Guernsey and Jersey

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Employers are increasingly aware of the essential role top-performing employees play in the success of their business. With a globalised workforce and competitive job market, companies that do not focus on employee retention...more

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Pensions: what’s new this week - September 23, 2024

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Welcome to your weekly update from the A&O Shearman Pensions team, covering all the latest legal and regulatory developments in the world of workplace pensions. ...more

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Pensions: what's new this week - 11 March 2024

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Welcome to your weekly update from the Allen & Overy Pensions team, covering all the latest legal and regulatory developments in the world of workplace pensions. This week we cover the following topics: Spring Budget...more

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Pensions: what's new this week - 26 February 2024

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Welcome to your weekly update from the Allen & Overy Pensions team, covering all the latest legal and regulatory developments in the world of workplace pensions. This week we cover the following topics: Finance Bill...more

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Pensions: DC trustee agenda update - February 2024

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Welcome to our monthly update on current legal issues for trustees of DC pension schemes, designed to help you stay up to date with key developments between trustee meetings, and to support the legal update item on your next...more

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Pensions: Joint DB & DC trustee agenda update - February 2024

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Welcome to our monthly update on current legal issues for trustees of DB and hybrid pension schemes, designed to help you stay up to date with key developments between trustee meetings, and to support the legal update item on...more

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Pensions: what's new this week - 22 January 2024

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Welcome to your weekly update from the Allen & Overy Pensions team, covering all the latest legal and regulatory developments in the world of workplace pensions. This week we cover the following topics: Updates to the...more

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Luxembourg Employment Law: Top 10 Topics for 2024

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Please find below a concise summary of our top 10 topics to watch out for in 2024, with some practical tips and recommendations on how to prepare and respond effectively to these challenges and opportunities....more

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The 2024 employment and welfare changes introduced by “decreto anticipi” and the budget law

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As usual, the transition from one year to the next brings several important changes for businesses and employees. 2024 is no different: here is a quick overview of the main changes, affecting both employment and social...more

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Pensions: what's new this week - 11 December 2023

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Welcome to your weekly update from the Allen & Overy Pensions team, covering all the latest legal and regulatory developments in the world of workplace pensions. This week we cover the following topics: PASA guidance on...more

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Pensions: what's new this week - 20 November 2023

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Welcome to your weekly update from the Allen & Overy Pensions team, covering all the latest legal and regulatory developments in the world of workplace pensions. This week we cover the following topics: Call for evidence...more

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Recent developments in ESG and pensions

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The main provisions of the EU's Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation have been in force since 2021, but compliance remains a challenge for many market participants. Here is an update on the state of play....more

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Pensions: what's new this week - July 2023 # 5

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Welcome to your weekly update from the Allen & Overy Pensions team, covering all the latest legal and regulatory developments in the world of workplace pensions. This week we cover topics including: TPR blog post:...more

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Pensions: what's new this week - July 2023 #4

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Welcome to your weekly update from the Allen & Overy Pensions team, covering all the latest legal and regulatory developments in the world of workplace pensions. This week we cover topics including: Draft legislation on...more

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Work-life balance: new extraordinary leaves and flexible work arrangements for employees in Luxembourg

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The work-life balance of parents and caregivers is at the heart of a new law (hereafter the Law) that has just been passed by the Luxembourg Parliament. The Law (deriving from bill n°8016), which transposes the European...more

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UK Government Releases ‘Smarter Regulation to Grow the Economy’ Policy Paper: Effects on Employment Law

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On 10 May 2023, the United Kingdom’s Department for Business and Trade published its policy paper, “Smarter Regulation to Grow the Economy.” The proposals contained therein are intended to “improve regulation across the board...more

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Charting a Course Through ESG Challenges: Perspectives From the US, the UK and Europe

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On Tuesday, Apr. 18, Kramer Levin presented a hybrid program, “Charting a Course Through ESG Challenges: Perspectives from the U.S., the U.K. and Europe.” Moderated by Kramer Levin partner Andrew Otis, the event was...more

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Full steam ahead - UK government acts on strikes, holiday pay and EU law

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During January the UK government introduced legislation to impose minimum service level requirements in some sectors during industrial action. It is also consulting on how to calculate holiday entitlement for part year and...more

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