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UK: Corporate governance - LAPFF guidelines on executive pay
The Local Authority Pension Fund Forum has published guidelines on its expectations for executive pay. The LAPFF represents 56 local authority pension …
UK: Unfair dismissal: GB connection test for eligibility to claim
The test for employees working abroad to be eligible to claim unfair dismissal in Great Britain is whether there is a much stronger connection, not only …
UK: April 2013 changes: collective redundancy, statutory pay rates, injury to feelings and mental health
The minimum period between starting consultation on 100 or more proposed redundancies and the first dismissal taking effect has been reduced from 90 …
UK: Redundancy can be reason for dismissal notwithstanding performance/conduct concerns
Employers may be able to establish that the reason for a dismissal is redundancy even if they also have concerns about an employee's performance or …
UK: Employment law reforms - revised timetable
The Government has published revised timings for some of the employment law changes in the pipeline, available here. It appears that restricting …
Australia: Does ‘flexible work’ really work?
Returning to work after a period of parental leave is a key crunch point in a worker’s career. Handled well, this transition can be a smooth and positive …
UK: New resources - March 2013
New publications guidance for small businesses on the Equality Act, and a guide to business and human rights (covering issues such as the right to …
Hong Kong: The legislative counsel proposes changes to employment law the result of which will make Hong Kong a little more "employee-friendly"
Hong Kong has traditionally been known as a relatively "employer-friendly" regime. Unless the employee is a protected employee (e.g. is pregnant or …
Share-options plans in Russia: Reasons to be careful
There are many international businesses operating in Russia. Many encourage their employees to assume increased responsibility and, accordingly, to …
Australia: Leverage and the Collective Bargaining Equation
Collective bargaining is a central feature of employment regulation in Australia. Almost 20 percent of Australian workers are covered by collective …
Australia: Further IR reforms remain on government's agenda
The Federal Government recently released the Fair Work Amendment Bill 2013 (Bill), which includes further proposed changes to the Fair Work legislation. …
Japan: Changes to employment law effective from 1 April 2013
As of 1 April 2013, Japan's minimum retirement age will increase to 65 years, with further restriction on scope to refuse re-employment after an earlier …
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