Labour Court Finds Employer Not Required to Pay SSP Where Employee Did Not Qualify for Company Sick Pay
SK Biotek Ireland Ltd v Shannon Reina (SLD262) is a recent decision by the Labour Court in respect of an appeal of a Workplace Relations Commission (“WRC”) decision concerning statutory sick pay. The Complainant lodged the original claim under the Sick Leave Act 2022 (the “Act”) in circumstances where she did not receive sick pay …
New WRC Code of Practice on Part-Time Workers
In January 2026, a new Code of Practice on Access to Part-Time working (“the Code”) was introduced by the Workplace Relations Commission (“WRC”). The new Code aims to provide practical guidance for employers and employees in agreeing part-time working arrangements, reflecting the importance of flexible and inclusive work environments.
WRC finds Discrimination where “Neutral” Policy Failed to Accommodate Disability
In Kim Murphy v Ryan’s Investments Unlimited Company t/a Hertz Rent A Car, the Complainant brought a claim to the Workplace Relations (“WRC”) under the Equal Status Act 2000 after she was charged with a €150 ‘valet fee’ due to having her guide dog in the car. The WRC Adjudicator, Gaye Cunningham, found in favour …
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Kyk gou wat doen ‘n blazer! From TikTok to Trademarks: Can a viral trend give you trade mark rights overnight?
15 May 2026 South Africans can’t stop saying it: “kyk wat doen ’n blazer”! What started as a single video has turned into a nationwide trend — and potentially something far more valuable: a commercial asset.
Court of Appeal Case Updates – Employment Law Essentials
Recent decisions from the Malaysian Court of Appeal (“COA”) continue to shape and refine key principles in employment law, addressing critical issues relating to forum jurisdiction, the limits of managerial discretion, the enforceability of wage reductions, and the legal framework governing redundancy.
Critical minerals and T-MEC: Strategic implications for the mining industry in Mexico
The recent announcement of a critical minerals cooperation plan between Mexico and the United States is a particularly relevant development for the mining industry. Far from being a merely declarative instrument, this agreement reflects a structural change in the way mineral resources are conceived, not only as productive inputs, but as strategic assets linked to …
The Quiet Revolution in Private Wealth
Why sophisticated families are rethinking how they hold assets, and what they are choosing instead. For summary Q&A click here.
Revisions on Material and Connected Transactions Enhancing Shareholder Protection in Listed Companies
The Securities and Exchange Commission of Thailand (the “SEC”) has revised the rules governing Material Transactions (“MT”) and Connected Transactions (“CT”), as announced in late 2025 under the Notification of the Capital Market Supervisory Board No. TorJor. 45/2568 Re: Rules on Material Transactions and the Notification of the Capital Market Supervisory Board No. TorJor. 46/2568 …
EU–India: Key points of the free trade agreement
After many years of negotiations, the European Union and India have recently reached a preliminary free trade agreement aimed at facilitating trade flows, reducing tariffs, and simplifying customs procedures. The agreement covers markets that together represent around two billion consumers and encompasses goods, services, sustainability, and digital trade, with gradual implementation over an extended period.
New eProcurement system in operation in Cyprus
As of 3 February 2026, the new national eProcurement System is in operation in Cyprus, under the responsibility of the General Accounting Office of the Republic. The system forms part of the ongoing reform of the public procurement framework and replaces the previous electronic procurement platform.