To Write or not to Write? International Laws on Employment Agreements
Employers in the United States, with the exception of a few jurisdictions, are accustomed to the concept of “employment at will”, which means that employees can be dismissed at any time and for any...
View ArticleShow Us The Workers - U.S. Employers Struggle to Fill Science, Technology,...
Despite the recession, the lack of jobs and the training fees charged to U.S. employers hiring foreign workers on temporary H-1B work visas, the U.S. Department of Labor’s (“USDOL”) recently released...
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Managing Restrictive Covenants for a Multi-National Workforce: A Primer for...
Back in July 2011, we wrote in our sister blog, "Noncompete News," about the challenges posed for in-house attorneys who are tasked with drafting and enforcing restrictive covenants when a company...
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Mexico Non-Compete and Trade Secrets Law: A Primer for U.S. In-House Counsel
On paper, the restrictive covenant law in Mexico looks a bit like California, but on closer examination it may be easier for a company to achieve certain goals in Mexico. For U.S. practitioners,...
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China Non-Compete and Trade Secrets Law: A Primer for U.S. In-House Counsel
This is the second in our series on international non-compete and trade secrets law for U.S. corporate counsel. Today, we examine the law in the world’s second largest economy, The Peoples Republic...
View ArticleDoing Business in Albania: What Every Employer Needs to Know
This is the third article in a three-part series addressing employment matters in Central and Eastern Europe.As employers increasingly look to expand their global reach, the countries of Central and...
View ArticleHungarian Employment Law
Bordering seven other European countries, Hungary occupies a strategic location in Central Europe. Hungary is a member of the European Union, the North Atlantic Treaty Organization, and the...
View ArticleGlobalizing in China in 2012
As the world embarks into the Year of the Dragon, China is making every effort to draw in more and more international business to add to its already skyrocketing economy. China’s current Labor Law is...
View ArticleEmployment in the Czech Republic
This is the fifth article in a series about East European employment law issues.Bordered by Germany, Austria, Poland, and Slovakia, the Czech Republic occupies an important position in Europe....
View ArticleEmployment Law in South Africa
South Africa, a country with over 50 million people, has the largest economy in Africa. Among its major sources of business are tourism, agriculture and mineral resources. Many U. S. and...
View ArticleSpain’s Employment Law and 2012 Labor Reform
In the face of a growing economic crisis, a 23% unemployment rate and an unemployment rate of 50% affecting the youth, the Spanish Parliament recently passed drastic reforms relevant to Spanish labor...
View ArticleLabor and Employment in Poland
This is the sixth article in a series about Central and East European employment law issues.Since 1990, Poland has been steadily transitioning to a liberalized economy, and although progress has been...
View ArticleUkrainian Labor and Employment Law Basics
Ukraine, which has been independent from the Soviet Union since 1991, is the second largest contiguous country in Europe. Since 1991, Ukraine has been transitioning to a market economy, although...
View ArticleCroatian Employment Law in Brief
Since its declaration of independence in 1991, which precipitated the dissolution of Yugoslavia, Croatia has had a difficult path transitioning to a market economy. Now, Croatia is set to become the...
View ArticleHow To Establish A Spectacular Global Workforce in Singapore
Year after year, Singapore is one of the most prime and thriving economy’s in Greater Asia. Given its centrally situated geographic location, Singapore possesses a competitive economy for investments,...
View ArticleEmployment Law in France: The Basics
France, the largest country in Western Europe, with a population of approximately 64 million people, and which borders eight different countries plays an integral role in Europe and the worldwide...
View ArticleEmployment Law in the United Kingdom
The United Kingdom (“UK”), comprised of England, Northern Ireland, Wales and Scotland, has a population of over 62 million people, is culturally diverse and remains one of leading financial and service...
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With dynamic soaring towers, elaborate bright lights, and heart warming traditional customs, Hong Kong’s enigmatic economic and business climate serves as a financial capital for all industries,...
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