The aim of this guide is to provide its readers with a pragmatic overview of the law and practice of employment and labour law across a variety of jurisdictions.
Each chapter of this guide provides information about the current issues affecting employment and labour in a particular country and addresses topics such as the termination of employment, procedures, protection for workers, compensation as well as insight and opinion on the most common difficulties employers face and any upcoming legal changes planned for their respective country.
The Q&A template for each chapter has been provided by Nicola Rabson of Linklaters.
The aim of this guide is to provide its readers with a pragmatic overview of the law and practice of employment and labour law across a variety of jurisdictions.
Each chapter of this guide provides information about the current issues affecting employment and labour in a particular country and addresses topics such as the termination of employment, procedures, protection for workers, compensation as well as insight and opinion on the most common difficulties employers face and any upcoming legal changes planned for their respective country.
The Q&A template for each chapter has been provided by Nicola Rabson of Linklaters.
Hot Topic: Non-competes under PRC Employment Law Regime
A. Introduction Non-competes refer to post-termination obligations imposed on employees preventing them from joining companies or conducting any business that competes with his/her original employer following the employment termination. Driven by the increasingly fierce climate of market competition, employers are paying more attention to enforcing employees’ post-termination non-compete covenants. Meanwhile, the employees are also becoming …
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Hot Topic: Budget 2024: Renewed Focus on Singapore’s Social Compact
Introduction Singapore’s economy grew by a modest 1.1% in 2023, narrowly avoiding a recession. This took place amidst a troubled international political environment, with wars raging in Europe and the Middle East, and the major powers placing an emphasis on national security over economic interdependence. The global peace and stability of past decades are no …
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Hot Topic: Post-Merger Integration: avoiding a culture clash and maximising the deal value
The marriage of two companies is an exciting milestone to achieve corporate growth. However, close to 50% of all deals will fail. Bias of excessive optimism and overconfidence could play a part in the decision-making process. Cultural issues can derail the opportunity to maximum the deal value, leading to a failed marriage. Integrating cultures following …
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