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  28.03.2023

  Royaume-Uni

  Em­ploy­ment rates and li­mits - Changes for April 2023

  April 2023 will see changes to employment rates and limits which are adjusted annually in line with the retail prices index. The RPI has risen significantly over the last year and statutory redundancy payments, employment tribunal awards and national minimum wage rates will all be affected. The key changes for employers to be aware of are outlined below.National minimum wageThe increases in the national minimum wage rates (including the national living wage rate) that apply from 1 April 2023 are as follows:for workers aged 23 and over, from £9.50 to £10.42 per hour;for those aged 21-22,...

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  22.03.2023

  United Kingdom

  A glo­bal move to­wards ban­ning em­ploy­ment con­tract non-com­pete clauses? Re­con­si­de­ring bu­si­ness pro­tec­tion op­tions

  What does the future hold for businesses looking to retain lawfully their market positions and prevent unfair competition from ex-employees, shareholders and other stakeholders? Recent developments in the US, as well as potential changes mooted in the UK, may fundamentally alter the way that organisations can impose contractual restrictions on those who hold valuable confidential information and influence. In this article we look at some of the upcoming potential changes and discuss other ways that businesses may need to shore up their business protection practices in the coming years.What’s...

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  20.03.2023

  Luxembourg

  Vote du pro­jet de loi in­tro­dui­sant un dis­po­si­tif re­la­tif à la pro­tec­tion contre le har­cè­le­ment mo­ral au tra­vail : quid de l’im­pact sur les em­ployeurs ?

  GB

  En date du 9 mars 2023, la Chambre des Députés a adopté le projet de loi portant modification du Code du travail en vue d’introduire un dispositif relatif à la protection contre le harcèlement moral au travail (ci-après le « Projet de Loi ») déposé en date du 23 juillet 2021. La date d’entrée en vigueur n’a pas encore été communiquée, mais celle-ci devrait être imminente.Le Projet de Loi introduit un nouveau Chapitre VI intitulé « Harcèlement...

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  20.03.2023

  United Kingdom

  Men­tal health in a cost-of-li­ving cri­sis

  The Mental Health Foundation recently published a report saying that they expect the effects of the cost-of-living crisis on public mental health to be on a scale similar to the COVID-19 pandemic. Over a quarter of employees say that financial concerns affect their ability to do their job, according to research by the Chartered Institute of Personnel & Development (“CIPD”), and nearly a third say cost-of-living financial worries have negatively impacted their productivity. In addition, the Health and Safety Executive (“HSE”), report that stress and poor mental health...

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  14.03.2023

  United Kingdom

  Neu­ro­di­ver­sity in the work­place

  13 – 19 March 2023 is Neurodiversity Celebration Week, a worldwide initiative aiming to challenge stereotypes and misconceptions about neurological differences.Neurodiversity Celebration Week is a great time to publicise the benefits of having a neurodiverse workforce and for employers to think about steps they can take to better support neurodiverse employees. To do this effectively employers should, of course, be aware of their legal obligations under the Equality Act 2010. In this Law-Now we discuss the benefits of embracing neurodiversity within your workforce, practical steps employers...

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  14.03.2023

  Chine

  China has ac­ce­ded to the Hague Con­ven­tion of 5 Oc­to­ber 1961 Abo­li­shing the Re­qui­re­ment of Le­ga­li­sa­tion for Fo­reign Pu­blic Do­cu­ments

  On 8 March 2023, the People's Republic of China (the "PRC") has (finally!) acceded to the Hague Convention of 5 October 1961 Abolishing the Requirement of Legalisation for Foreign Public Documents (the "Convention").The Convention between the PRC, as the acceding state, and other member states (which will not have raised an objection; see below) will enter into force as of 7 November 2023.This constitutes a long-awaited and very positive development.Please click here to read the full article.

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