Egypt
Soliman Hashish & Partners
In light of the decision issued by the Supreme Council of Wages in October 2023, the Ministry of Planning and Economic Development...
Kenya
Matthew and Partners Advocates LLP
Labour and Employment Comparative Guide for the jurisdiction of Kenya, check out our comparative guides section to compare across multiple countries
Lebanon
WTW
Amid concerns about the financial stability of the existing National Social Security Fund, Lebanon moves forward with legislation to establish landmark pension reforms.
Nigeria
Udo Udoma & Belo-Osagie
Did you know that the National Pension Commission ("the Commission" or "PenCom") recently issued a directive that has an impact on employers in Nigeria.
The Trusted Advisors
Companies nowadays resort to employing independent contractors rather than employees while still exercising control over the activities of the independent contractors over the work they do for the Organization.
South Africa
ENS
Below, please find issue 116 of ENS' tax in brief, a snapshot of the latest tax developments in South Africa.
Barnard Inc.
Enoch Godongwana, Minister of Finance delivered his budget speech on 21 February, and his opening remark reaffirmed what all South Africans are so acutely aware of – South Africa...
Barnard Inc.
Cohabitation relationships refer to the act of living together with someone in an intimate and committed relationship without being married or in a civil partnership.
Barnard Inc.
Regardless of if you're a small business entrepreneur or a medium-sized business owner, planning for a family, or just married, a Will is one of the most crucial documents you'll ever sign.
Barnard Inc.
The National Treasury and Parliament have introduced a new retirement system to replace the current Pension and Provident retirement systems.
The Sovereign Group
In a bid to reform the retirement system, the South African government has put forward a proposal for a two-pot system, aimed at providing greater clarity and flexibility for retirement fund members...
Fasken
Section 28 of the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa, 1996 ("the Constitution") states that a child has the right to parental care, basic nutrition and health services.
Consolidated Employers Organisation
South African labour laws lack a specified retirement age, and terminating an employee based on age may violate Section 187(1)(f) of the Labour Relations Act (LRA)...
WTW
The South Africa government has proposed that changes to the two-pot retirement system, which gives workers access to pension funds before retirement, be delayed by a year.
ENS
Labour and Employment Comparative Guide for the jurisdiction of South Africa, check out our comparative guides section to compare across multiple countries
Tanzania
AVC & Partners Advocates
Labour and Employment Comparative Guide for the jurisdiction of Tanzania, check out our comparative guides section to compare across multiple countries
United Arab Emirates
Awatif Mohammad Shoqi Advocates & Legal Consultancy
In the UAE, Bank Loans Offered to Individual Customers are governed by Regulation No. 29/2011 Regarding Bank Loans & Other Services Offered to Individual Customers.
Ius Laboris
The 2023 Pensions Law is the most significant change to the UAE pensions landscape since the 1999 Pensions Law was first published.
Awatif Mohammad Shoqi Advocates & Legal Consultancy
The General Pension and Social Security Authority (GPSSA) recently introduced a significant change in the pension landscape through Federal Decree-Law No. 57 of 2023 on Pension and Social Security.
Addleshaw Goddard LLP
Labour and Employment Comparative Guide for the jurisdiction of United Arab Emirates, check out our comparative guides section to compare across multiple countries