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RE: Occupy - Real Estate FAQs for Tenants during Covid-19
Inbrief
29 March 2021The impact of Covid-19 is constantly changing for the real estate sector: from construction sites and developments being shut down; to new approaches for planning inquiries and a mutable landscape for lease negotiations. Nothing is set in stone. Therefore, we have pulled together a selection of the questions we are being asked by clients and will be updating this regularly.
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Guide on UK employment law and practice for UK employers
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08 March 2021글로벌 HR 로펌 루이스 실킨에서 “영국 노동법 & 노사 실무 가이드 (국문)” 을 발간했습니다. 영국 시장에 이미 진출해 있거나 진출을 고려하고 있는 기업들에게 있어 영국 노동법에 대한 기본적인 이해는 건전한 노사관계와 안정적 기업문화를 형성하고 노동생산성을 향상하는 데 매우 중요한 역할을 합니다.
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Protecting your business
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20 February 2021Protecting your business from competitive threats is vital. Losing a team or a key employee to a competitor can be extremely damaging. You may lose clients, prospects, and other staff. Your valuable confidential information may be put at risk.
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Trade union recognition
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18 February 2021Trade unions exist to further the interests of their members and to help regulate their relations with their employers.
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Employment law in Indonesia - an overview
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01 February 2021Although still a largely agrarian economy, Indonesia is rapidly industrialising and diversifying into other spheres. The continuous and steady growth of the country makes Indonesia an attractive place for business in the coming years. It is important that organizations currently doing business in the country or considering doing so are aware of the often strict employment laws in Indonesia.
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Employment law in Hong Kong - an overview
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01 February 2021With its historical ties with the West and reputation as a “gateway” to Mainland China, it is not surprising that Hong Kong is already home for many Western companies and is top of the list for those wishing to expand into Asia Pacific. This in-brief provides an overview of employment law in Hong Kong.
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IR35 reforms from April 2021
Inbrief
20 January 2021The proposed IR35 reforms for the private sector, now planned to take effect from April 2021, represent the biggest change to employment tax for decades.
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European Works Councils under Irish Law
Inbrief
14 January 2021European Works Councils are the only legally-mandated bodies for transnational information and consultation with employees in the world.
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Frequently asked questions on termination payments
Inbrief
06 January 2021Our FAQs Inbrief looks at some of the common tax questions that arise on termination of employment.
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Employment law in China - an overview
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04 January 2021China’s strong economy, large manufacturing base and burgeoning consumer market make it an irresistible place for many Western companies to do business. This in-brief provides a snapshot of some of the key aspects of Chinese employment law. Our Hong Kong office was opened to meet a growing demand from many of our clients for coordinated employment and immigration/global mobility support across the Asia Pacific region (including China).
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Employment law in Vietnam - an overview
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04 January 2021Over the past few decades, Vietnam has moved from a centrally-based economy to one with significant market features.
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Employment law in the Republic of Korea – an overview
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04 January 2021The Republic of Korea (often referred to as South Korea and in this in-brief as Korea) has one of Asia’s strongest performing economies and is home to some of the world’s largest brands. Despite its fast ageing population and a chronically low level of productivity, Korea continues to be popular place to invest for foreign companies.
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Insolvency issues for directors
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09 December 2020All directors owe duties to their companies. When a company is solvent, those duties are paramount but once insolvency is pending, directors must act in the creditors best interests. That difference means that the nature of the directors’ duties undergoes a significant shift when insolvency threatens.
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Employment law in Philippines - an overview
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01 December 2020Despite the lingering global economic slowdown, the Philippine economy has outperformed most of its ASEAN neighbours.
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Employment law in Australia - an overview
Inbrief
01 December 2020Despite the economic slowdown in Australia over the last few years, real GDP has grown by 3.1% year on year and is expected to remain stable at this mark for the remainder of 2016 and 2017.
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Employment law in Singapore – an overview
Inbrief
01 December 2020Singapore’s rapid economic development since it gained independence in 1965 is well documented. This economic success, combined with the country’s lightly regulated business environment, has long made it a natural “hub” for many multinational employers. This in-brief provides an overview of some of the key aspects of employment law in Singapore.
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Employment law in Thailand – an overview
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01 December 2020Despite several years of relative political uncertainty, the business climate in Thailand continues to be positive and welcoming to foreign investment. The country’s participation in the recently established Association of Southeast Nations (ASEAN) Economic Community can only be expected to continue this trend. This in-brief provides a snapshot of the key aspects of employment law in Thailand.
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M&A employment law support - top ten questions
Inbrief
19 November 2020In mergers and acquisitions (M&A) navigating the legal requirements and ramifications of the deal can be tricky.
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It takes two to make a thing go right...! The two-part possession hearing
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09 November 2020On 27 March 2020, all possession claims and evictions (save for a few exemptions) were stayed as a result of the Coronavirus pandemic. Fast forward to 20 September 2020, and the stay has been lifted, but there are new arrangements released by the Master of the Rolls “The Overall Arrangements” which deal with how the Court intends to return to hearing possession claims and the challenges it faces. Most important to note is the introduction of a “Review Hearing”.
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Overview of planning changes 2020 (England only)
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05 October 2020There have been a number of changes to permitted development rights (PDRs) during the Covid-19 pandemic and there are further significant reforms in the pipeline.