Key Issues to Consider when Updating your Firm’s LLP or Partnership agreement
October 16th, 2013 by Sharon Hamilton
Key Issues to Consider When Updating Your Firm’s LLP or Partnership Agreement A number of firms have been revisiting and updating their Partnership or LLP Agreements recently, having discovered that those agreements do not provide adequate powers to deal with underperforming partners or sufficient protection against former partners moving to a competitor and trying to […]
The Netherlands: Unfair dismissal protections
October 8th, 2013 by Sharon Hamilton
In the seventh of our international monthly series of articles by guest contributors, Dirk Jan Rutgers and Merel Goldschmidt of Rutgers & Posch look at unfair dismissal protections in the Netherlands. International Series #7 – The Netherlands: Unfair Dismissal Protections General Under Dutch law there is a strict employee protection. This is reflected in the fact that Dutch employment […]
Finland: Discrimination in Employment
August 19th, 2013 by Sharon Hamilton
In the sixth of our international monthly series of articles by guest contributors, Seppo Havia and Jessica Brander of Dittmar & Indrenius look at discrimination protections in Finland. International Series #6 – Finland: Discrimination in Employment The Finnish provisions on non-discrimination and equality are scattered around different pieces of legislation. The Non-discrimination Act prohibits discrimination in general, while separate […]
A Brief Overview of the Law on Dismissal in Cyprus
July 10th, 2013 by Sharon Hamilton
The fifth of our international monthly series of articles by guest lawyers, Constantinos D. Messios and Marilena M. Stylianou of C.D. Messios LLC, looks at dismissal protections in Cyprus. International Series #5 – A Brief Overview of the Law on Dismissal in Cyprus Cyprus applies the principles of common law and equity. Upon the accession of Cyprus to the […]
Changes to France’s complex labour law
June 19th, 2013 by Sharon Hamilton
The fourth of our international monthly series of articles by guest lawyers, Charlotte Michaud of Flichy Grangé Avocats, looks at recent changes to France’s labour laws. International Series #4 – Changes to France’s complex labour laws On January 11th 2013, French employers and labour unions reached a national agreement, which brings significant changes to the country’s complex […]
What does Seldon mean for mandatory age retirement provisions for partners and employees in the future?
June 14th, 2013 by Sharon Hamilton
What does Seldon mean for mandatory age retirement provisions for partners and employees in future? Last month the Employment Tribunal handed down its judgment in Seldon v Clarkson Wright and Jakes. The judgment follows the Supreme Court’s decision to send the case back to the Tribunal in April 2012. As a quick reminder, the Supreme Court […]
The Italian Job: Unfair dismissal protections from an Italian perspective
May 10th, 2013 by Sharon Hamilton
In the third of our international monthly series of articles by guest lawyers, Sharon Reilly of LABLAW, looks at Italy’s unfair dismissal protections. International Series #3 – The Italian Job: Unfair dismissal protections from an Italian perspective Italian employees enjoy a reasonably high level of protection compared to some of their European counterparts. Employers cannot dismiss at […]
Spain: Termination of Employment
April 10th, 2013 by Sharon Hamilton
In the second of our international monthly series of articles by guest lawyers, Sonia Cortés García of Abdón Pedrajas & Molero, looks at Spain’s labour reforms. International Series #2 – Spain: Termination of Employment The labour reform implemented in Spain during 2012 considerably eased the rules regarding termination of employment. Employers can now terminate employees by paying a […]
Germany: Dismissal protections
March 12th, 2013 by Sharon Hamilton
In the first of our international monthly series of articles by guest lawyers, Dr Thilo Mahnhold of JUSTEM Rechtsanwälte, explains dismissal protections in Germany. Dismissal Protection in Germany – Temporary Agency Work and its Consequences for Permanent Staff There has definitely been more than one employer doing business in Germany who has learned his lessons after having […]