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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
In light of the ongoing war, a new amendment to Israeli law provides protection to the spouses of reservists. In accordance with the Veterans (Return to Work) Law, employers are already prohibited from dismissing...more
El auxilio de cesantías en Colombia es una prestación social que tiene como finalidad formar un ahorro en caso de que el trabajador se quede sin trabajo. Lo anterior, sirve de auxilio y se pagan al finalizar el contrato de...more
Das Bundesarbeitsgericht (BAG) hat sich in einer aktuellen Entscheidung (BAG, Urteil vom 20. Juli 2023 – 6 AZR 228/22) mit der Frage des Kündigungsschutzes von Geschäftsführern auseinandergesetzt, die auf Grundlage eines...more
Viele Unternehmen nutzen immer noch Kurzarbeit, obwohl sich abzeichnet, dass die wirtschaftlichen Gründe für den Arbeitsausfall (inzwischen) dauerhafter Natur sind. Immer häufiger stellt sich dann die Frage, wie der Übergang...more
Das Bundesarbeitsgericht hatte sich in einer aktuellen Entscheidung (BAG, Urteil vom 24. August 2023 – 2 AZR 17/23, PM) damit auseinander zu setzen, inwiefern Äußerungen, die in privaten WhatsApp-Chatgruppen getätigt wurden,...more
Termination of employment in Israel can be for any good reason. But employers need to take care to follow the right procedure, and to be aware of local protections and culture....more
In Forbes v. Glenmore Printing Ltd., 2023 BCSC 25, the Supreme Court of British Columbia (BC) disagreed with the employee’s argument that the termination clause in his employment agreement was invalid because it required the...more
On March 13, 2023, Ontario announced that it is proposing two amendments to the Employment Standards Act, 2000 (ESA) and related regulations. Employees Who Work Solely from Home to Become Eligible to Receive Enhanced...more
Sweeping layoffs are a common headline these days, but these reductions in force can have steep consequences for employers in many jurisdictions, particularly in Europe, if not properly planned and executed. Employers with a...more
Termination of employment by employers in China is virtually never easy even in absence of a crisis situation. When it comes to the economic downturn, employee dismissal becomes far more sensitive....more
In the midst of the vacation season, many employers in Germany are prompted to address old and new questions surrounding the issue of vacation. This Insight series "On your mark! Get set! Vacation!" is designed to help...more
In a recent case, an employer petitioned the Sub-District Court to dissolve an employment contract with immediate effect after the UWV (Employee Insurance Agency) had dismissed its application for dismissal for economic...more
An end to the generalised ban and an "extension" until 31 December 2021 for those who use free shock absorbers....more
In the Netherlands, employers are generally prohibited from dismissing sick employees in the event of a reorganization, even if those employees are eligible for dismissal based on the reflection principle. The reflection...more
On October 18, 2019, we wrote about the tests currently used to establish family status discrimination in Canada, and recommended policies and programs employers can put in place for employees that need accommodations due to...more
In Kim v. BT Express Freight Systems (2020), 317 A.C.W.S. (3d) 255, Ontario’s Superior Court confirmed that an employer may be liable for damages if it withdraws an accepted offer of employment or terminates employment...more
Outside of the United States, terminating employees can be difficult even in “normal” times. The concept of “at-will” employment is uniquely American, and generally, employers in non-US jurisdictions only may terminate...more
The Colombian government has issued a circular aimed at clarifying the circumstances in which employers may be authorized to discharge employees with medical conditions....more
Canadian businesses have suffered severe financial distress due to COVID-19. Many employers have been forced to lay off their employees hoping they would only be required to do so temporarily. It has become clear that the...more
Pursuant to Decree 1562 of 2019, employees can withdraw unemployment aid savings from the government fund. Historically, this option was available only for housing and educational purposes....more
The new Working Time Act addresses changes in the labor market and in working life. It also responds to the requirements of the Working Time Directive and its interpretative practice. The changes will take effect on January...more
Companies No Longer Required to Pay Social Security Contributions for Independent Contractors - New Legislation Enacted - Pursuant to Act 1955 of 2019, companies are no longer obliged to pay social security...more
The Court of Appeal for Ontario recently rendered a decision in Ruston v. Keddco MFG. (2011) Ltd., 2019 ONCA 125, which serves as a cautionary tale for employers whose termination conduct reveals that they do not take their...more