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UK: HSF Global Guide to Whistleblowing
Herbert Smith Freehills has published the first edition of a Global Guide to Whistleblowing, providing a quick reference guide to the law and culture …
Germany: Facilitated entry for asylum seekers to the German employment market
In the light of increased numbers of refugees seeking asylum in Germany, legal acts have been issued over the last few years to facilitate entry into the …
Germany: Ongoing efforts by authorities to prevent 'false self-employment'
For decades German companies have been engaging freelancers instead of or in addition to regular employees to achieve more flexibility, save social …
Updated HSF multi-jurisdictional guide to employee issues in business transfers
We have recently updated our multi-jurisdictional guide discussing potential employee issues in business transfers (first published in October 2013). The …
Germany: Need for review of terms with subcontractors and service providers in light of potential minimum wage liability
As of January 2015, a statutory minimum wage has been implemented in Germany. According to the new German legislation, companies can also be liable for …
Germany: Quota for women on supervisory and management boards
In December 2014, the German government adopted a legislative draft which provides for a quota for women on supervisory boards and certain …
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