Summer 2024

Combatting wage-fixing and no-poaching agreements in the Turkish labour market | Biçer Güner

Introduction In recent years, the Turkish Competition Board (‘TCB’) has increasingly focused on the labour market, especially on the targeting agreements that may hinder competition, such as gentleman’s agreements and no-poaching clauses. In this article, by analysing TCB’s rulings on this matter, we aim to delineate the criteria of the TCB in regulating labour market …

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Recent developments in employment regulations in Japan | City-Yuwa Partners

Protection of freelancers In recent years in Japan, more people are working as freelancers in search of more flexible work styles. The increase in the number of workers who want side jobs and the number of companies that allow them after the Covid-19 pandemic has also contributed to the growth of freelancers. According to a …

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Navigating employment rules: Kenya vs Democratic Republic of Congo | Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr

Navigating international employment laws is crucial for multinational companies. Employment laws vary widely between jurisdictions, requiring legal counsel to understand each region’s nuances. Non-compliance can lead to legal claims that can damage a company’s reputation. To highlight these differences, in this guide we focus on two jurisdictions, the nascent Democratic Republic of Congo and the …

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Employer of Record – (how) does it work in Poland? | Kopeć & Zaborowski

In recent years, Poland has seen significant changes in its labour laws, creating both challenges and opportunities for businesses. One innovative solution for navigating these complexities is the Employer of Record (EOR) model. This model allows companies to hire employees in Poland without the need to establish a legal entity. But how exactly does it …

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Employment law in Hungary | KPMG Legal Tóásó Law Firm

After a significant amendment to the Labour Code in 2023, Hungary has made considerable legislative changes to its laws pertaining to labour, occupational health and workplace safety, platform work and foreign workforce. These amendments impact several key laws and affect both employers and workers generating new challenges seeking to comply with the new legal conditions.

Retrenchments in Singapore | Rajah & Tann Singapore

The first half of 2024 has been marked by mass retrenchment exercises by major companies in the technology and finance sectors worldwide. The same has been observed in Singapore, although the layoffs have occurred in the wholesale trade and electronics manufacturing space as well. There has also emerged a TikTok trend of Gen Z employees …

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Employment law in Brazil | Trench Rossi Watanable

What are the key aspects of Brazilian employment law that differ significantly from those in other jurisdictions, and how can global companies ensure compliance with these regulations? The main differences from other jurisdictions is that Brazilian labour rights are deemed to be of public interest and may not be waived. In addition Brazil is widely …

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Employment law in India | Ashlar Law

What are the key employment laws and regulations in India that companies must comply with? Some of the key employment legislations in India that are relevant to all businesses are as follows: The Industrial Disputes Act, 1947: regulates industrial dispute resolution and conditions for layoffs and closures. The Factories Act, 1948: ensures health, safety, and …

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Balancing ethics and commerciality – the role of the GC | Walker Morris

Stuart Ponting, partner at Walker Morris, discusses the top three tips for lawyers’ ethical obligations and how to ensure the business is following their lead.

‘If it frees up my time to be more strategic and more creative, then that’s great’

Generative AI is set to transform the way in-house lawyers work. Legal 500 London editor Cameron Purse moderated a recent panel discussion in Edinburgh sponsored by Addleshaw Goddard in which Candice Donnelly, director of corporate (legal) at Skyscanner and Colin Telford, senior legal counsel, NatWest, joined Addleshaw partner Ross McKenzie and head of innovation Kerry …

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Cyber security is a constant threat to your law firm | etiCloud

Jonathan Ashley of etiCloud on how prevention is the best defence when it comes to keeping your company safe from cyber attacks.

The growing challenges with supplier ESG management | Landmark Information

With the recent introduction of the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD), supply chain due diligence is now directly in the spotlight. However, with supply chains becoming increasingly complex, the management of these is far from straightforward. As a result, many companies are using in-house expertise to help with supply chain assessment in order to …

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