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Egypt
Andersen in Egypt
In the landscape of Egyptian employment law, the distinction between employees and independent contractors is both pivotal and nuanced.
Israel
Greenberg Traurig, LLP
As Israeli companies continue to expand globally and acquire operations in the United States, a proactive approach to safety and health in the workplace is critical.
Ius Laboris
As combat operations continue in Gaza, there have been several developments affecting the workplace, employee rights, and employer obligations in Israel.
Nigeria
S.P.A. Ajibade & Co.
In a bid to drive economic growth and foster local workforce development, the Ministry of Interior (the "Ministry") launched the Expatriate Employment Levy on Tuesday, 27th February 2024.
Famsville Solicitors
As an update on our article on an Overview of the Expatriate Employment Levy in Nigeria...
Udo Udoma & Belo-Osagie
We write to provide an update on the Expatriate Employee Levy Scheme ("EEL Scheme") that was introduced on 27th February 2024 by the Federal Ministry of Interior ("FMI").
Olajide Oyewole LLP
The EEL is a government-mandated financial contribution that is imposed on employers in Nigeria who hire expatriate workers.
South Africa
ENS
The Minister of Employment and Labour issued Notice No. R.4598, which was published in Government Gazette No. 50431 on Friday, 05 April 2024.
ENS
The Minister of Employment and Labour issued Notice No. R.4437, published in Government Gazette No. 50203 on 1 March 2024. The notice invites interested and affected parties...
Fasken
The most common form of dismissal – as defined under section 186(1)(a) of the Labour Relations Act (LRA) - is one where the employer terminates an employee's employment contract with or without notice.
Consolidated Employers Organisation
The recent Labour Court matter of Independent Municipal & Allied Trade Union on Behalf of Espach v Polokwane Local Municipality (2024) 45 ILJ 308 (LC) revolves around an application...
ENS
Whether or not an employer is required to provide reasons before terminating an employee's contract of employment upon notice has been ambiguous for some time.
Consolidated Employers Organisation
In a notable judgment from the Labour Court of South Africa, the case of Mark Strydom v ArcelorMittal South Africa (J 1764/2023) has captured the attention of legal and labour relations experts.
ENS
Various court decisions have established parameters regarding the withholding of a member's benefit by a pension fund, under section 37D(1)(b)(ii) of the Pension Funds Act 24, 1956 ("the Act").
ENS
It is vital for directors to understand that under section 13A(2) and (3) of the Pension Funds Act 24, 1956 (the "Act"), regardless of a registered fund's internal rules...
Consolidated Employers Organisation
South Africa's employment environment is a nuanced terrain shaped by a complex interplay of historical legacies, legal mandates, and socio-economic imperatives.
Consolidated Employers Organisation
In the contemporary business environment, the notion of "social justice" transcends mere rhetoric, evolving into a foundational principle essential...
Consolidated Employers Organisation
Many employees don't fully appreciate the importance of a reference letter and how significantly it can benefit their future job prospects.
United Arab Emirates
Awatif Mohammad Shoqi Advocates & Legal Consultancy
In a significant update to the regulation of labour relations, the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MOHRE) has been authorized to make decisions in individual labour disputes.
Awatif Mohammad Shoqi Advocates & Legal Consultancy
Part-time employment is becoming increasingly common in the modern workforce, offering flexibility for both employers and workers. In the UAE the legal framework governing part-time employment...
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