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Australia
Worrells
Discusses the changes made by the FWLA (Closing Loopholes) Act 2023.
HHG Legal Group
The Fair Work bill (of the same name) is in two parts, to allow the less controversial proposals to be passed first.
Clifford Gouldson Lawyers
Part 1 of the Closing Loopholes Bill is anticipated to come into effect gradually in 2024.
Holman Webb
Key amendments (from a total of over 80 proposed changes), which will likely have the greatest impact.
Coleman Greig Lawyers
Employers should be mindful of the proposals and the implications if the Bill is passed in its current form.
Seyfarth Shaw LLP
So, the business needs to cut costs. It might want to outsource. Redundancies look inevitable. But you need to be sure: so here comes a high-priced management consultant.
Holding Redlich
To downsize a workforce via redundancy, employers must follow due process to avoid unfair dismissal claims.
Swaab
Link to article discussing legal implications of decision that Onselen breached his redundancy contract.
Bangladesh
A.S & Associates
Under the labor law of Bangladesh, a badli or casual worker who has at least one year of continuous employment with the employer and whose name appears on the muster-rolls of the establishment gets laid off ...
Cambodia
Tilleke & Gibbins
The Cambodian Labour Law dated 13 March 1997, as amended (the Labour Law) does not address the redundancy of a single employee.
China
Shihui Partners
Labour and Employment Comparative Guide for the jurisdiction of China, check out our comparative guides section to compare across multiple countries
Jingtian & Gongcheng
Based on current legal provisions and judicial practice, this article discusses reasons for layoffs, and makes compliance suggestions to reduce the legal risks that internet companies may face.
R&P China Lawyers
Some legal strategies to consider for companies that want – or need – to curtail employment costs during the lockdown.
Hong Kong
Herbert Smith Freehills
The District Court in Hum Matthew Ta v Allied Way Security Management Limited [2024] HKDC 134 recently dismissed an employee's claim for wrongful dismissal against his former employer.
Withers LLP
On 25 February 2022, the Hong Kong Government published the Employment (Amendment) Bill 2022 (the ‘Bill') in the Gazette...
India
Kochhar & Co.
Labour and Employment Comparative Guide for the jurisdiction of India, check out our comparative guides section to compare across multiple countries
Ankura Consulting Group LLC
1,600 employees were fired per day in 2023 by tech companies globally, including India. Tech giants across the globe have had to resort to layoffs and cost-cutting measures to stay afloat.
Singhania Secretarial Consultancy LLP
We at Singhania & Partners LLP, have always strived to keep our viewers up to date on the current legal situation across the country, as well as the most recent happenings that you should not miss.
Indonesia
Gaffar & Co Law Firm
Acquisition is referred to as a company takeover, which is a legal act carried out by a legal entity or individual to take over the shares of a company which results in the transfer of control over the company.
SSEK Law Firm
The Global Employer Handbook is a comprehensive resource for labor and employment law in over 100 countries, including 170+ jurisdictions around the globe.
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