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2024 Year in Review - PRC Employment Law

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The year 2024 witnessed various changes in employment law in the People's Republic of China. This article summarizes the key developments from the past year and offers an outlook on the changes we have seen and further...more

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How are countries responding to the ageing workforce challenge?

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An ageing population is an irreversible global trend, and it risks posing serious challenges over the next few decades. ...more

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Pensions and the Autumn Budget – what’s changing?

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The Autumn Budget announced that from 6 April 2027, the majority of death benefits paid from registered pension schemes (whether DB or DC) will form part of the deceased member’s estate for inheritance tax (“IHT”) purposes....more

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Hong Kong launches e-platform for pension scheme

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The Mandatory Provident Fund Schemes Authority (‘MPFA’) has commenced a major overhaul of the Hong Kong pensions system with the launch of the eMPF Platform in June 2024....more

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April Roundup: Key Changes to Rates, Pensions and Employment Law in England and Wales

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The new tax year is swiftly approaching, along with new statutory rates, limits and changes to employment law in England and Wales that HR practitioners should be aware of....more

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UK Employment Legislation Round-up

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We previously wrote about the flurry of new employment law bills introduced to UK Parliament this year. Two of those employment law bills have now become law – 1) the Workers (Predictable Terms and Conditions) Act 2023 and 2)...more

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UK: April Updates to Statutory Rates

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There have been several key announcements for HR practitioners in the UK to be aware of, including: a new minimum wage, increased statutory rates and limits, and the Spring 2023 Budget....more

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Germany: Optimizing Severance Pay to Finance Early Retirement

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Little known and therefore little used in Germany is the option of providing pension contributions instead of severance pay. If an employee has plans to retire early, or if a mutually agreed termination of the employment...more

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UK Autumn Statement Round-up

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UK Chancellor Jeremy Hunt delivered the Autumn Statement (Medium-term Fiscal Plan) on November 17, 2022. The plan states that the government’s priorities are “stability, growth and public services,” and sets a markedly...more

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Case Law Update: Age-Based Distinction in Long-Term Disability Benefit Plan Justified under Section 1 of the Charter

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In Rayonier v. Unifor, Locals 256 and 89 (the “Decision”) the long-term disability (“LTD”) coverage provided by Rayonier (the “Employer”) under the parties’ collective agreement was challenged by Unifor, Locals 256 and 89...more

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