The U.S. Congress has joined a growing number of state legislatures and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) in seeking to curtail—or altogether end—the use of noncompetition agreements in the employment context. ...more
A recent case decided by the High Court of South Africa dealt with the curious interplay of an employee’s rights as they arise from both a written contract of employment and labor legislation. Although the judgment may at...more
Using fixed-term employment contracts has become more expensive for employers as a result of new regulations introduced in the Netherlands on January 1, 2020....more
The Parliament of Aruba approved a new corporate law impacting the legal position of statutory directors on the island country. A consequence of the new legislation is that courts will no longer be able to order the...more
In the past, Colombia required physical documentation in order to formalize and execute an employment agreement. This has been an increasing irritation for employers that wished to finalize various employment-related...more
Penalty clauses in fixed-term contracts are common in Turkey and apply if either party to such a contract ends the contract before the expiration of the fixed term. Turkey’s Supreme Court has held that penalty clauses...more
The new labor law of Montenegro went into effect on January 7, 2020 and has made a number of significant changes including:
Employers with more than 10 employees are required to set policies on the organization and...more
In a cautionary tale for employers, the High Court of Ireland held in Ryanair DAC v. Bellew that although Ryanair DAC’s post-employment noncompete clause was justified given the nature of the strategic role of chief...more
The National Assembly of Vietnam adopted a new Labor Code (No. 45/2019/QH14) on 20 November 2019 (the New Labor Code), which becomes effective 1 January 2021....more
Welcome to the latest issue of the Ogletree Deakins International Employment Update - a newsletter aimed at human resources professionals and in-house employment counsel operating on an international basis. Please scroll...more
11/13/2019
/ ABC Test ,
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) ,
Blue Pencil Contract Modification ,
Collective Bargaining ,
Disciplinary Proceedings ,
Dispute Resolution ,
Employer Liability Issues ,
Employment Contract ,
Harassment ,
Hiring & Firing ,
Internships ,
Labor Code ,
Labor Disputes ,
Lactation Accommodation ,
Non-Compete Agreements ,
Parental Leave ,
Part-Time Employees ,
Pensions ,
Severance Agreements ,
Social Security Benefits ,
Students ,
Wage and Hour ,
Whistleblower Protection Policies
“Knowledge is power” goes the old adage. Well, that is certainly true in the world of business where secret processes, confidential designs, and even a good customer list can give a business a vital commercial edge over its...more