Welcome to the latest edition of Insights, our regular publication highlighting key employment, benefits, and mobility developments.
In this edition, we examine Singapore's forthcoming workplace fairness
legislation and the implications for employers in a new era for
equality. We also consider the unique HR challenges and
opportunities presented by private equity investments in Germany.
We review important developments surrounding health and welfare plans in the United States,
identifying key areas to monitor and action, and our Spotlight
Q&A features our UK Pensions General Code Compliance Tracker,
recently recognized by the Financial Times for "Innovation in
Regulatory Solutions."
We also examine the immigration challenges arising from mergers and
acquisitions in the United States and consider how
organizations can mitigate these challenges and minimize disruption
to the business and impacted workforce.
Finally, in case you missed them, we also highlight key recent
global employment, benefits and mobility updates.
We are delighted to share this edition of Insights with you and
hope you find it helpful. If you have any questions, please contact
any member of the global Employment & Benefits team.
A New Era of Equality: Singapore's Upcoming Workplace Fairness Legislation
Singapore will soon introduce comprehensive workplace fairness legislation, slated for passage in the second half of 2024. The legislation will expressly prohibit discrimination and cover all stages of employment from recruitment to termination.
Private Equity Investments in Germany - The Human Capital Aspect
German employment laws significantly influence corporate governance, and can affect private equity deal structures and timing, requiring careful consideration of various HR-related aspects to manage risks and optimize deal value.
Mergers & Acquisitions: When Two Companies Tie the Knot, Who's Responsible for the Visas?
When an organization undergoes major corporate change, there may be immigration consequences for both the organization and foreign workers. With careful planning, organizations can take steps to mitigate the immigration challenges and minimize disruption to the business and impacted workforce.
Spotlight Q&A: Facilitating Regulatory Compliance in an Evolving Landscape
Mayer Brown has been recognized by the Financial Times in its 2024 "Innovative Lawyers: Europe Report" in the Innovation in Regulatory Solutions category for the development of a client-focused regulatory compliance tracker for trustees of UK occupational pension schemes. Jay Doraisamy and Katherine Carter provide an overview of the General Code Compliance Tracker.
United States: Health and Welfare Hot Topics
In recent months, there have been a number of important developments in the United States relating to health and welfare plans. We identify the key areas for employers and plan sponsors to monitor and action over the coming months.
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