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Germany Update: Wage entitlement despite rejected offer of continued employment and non-performance
If an employer terminates without notice and believes that the continuation of the employment relationship cannot be reasonably expected of him but at the same time offers continued employment during...
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France Update: DISMISSAL FOR ECONOMIC REASONS
By two judgments dated the same day, 5 April 2023, the Social Chamber of the Court of Cassation provided important clarifications on the dismissal procedure for economic reasons. CONSULTATION OF STAFF REPRESENTATIVES...
read moreItaly Update: The application of the ordinary period of conduct to the disabled worker represents indirect discrimination
Court of Cassation, sec. lav., 31 March 2023, n. 9095 The application of the ordinary period of conduct to the disabled worker represents indirect discrimination. This is because, compared to...
read moreThailand Update: The Phinai Fine and the Decriminalization of Various Offenses
A significant new procedural law for fines in Thailand results in the mass removal of certain types of fines for criminal penalties and alters procedures for certain administrative monetary penalties....
read moreUK Update: In pursuit of confidentiality
When senior employees move to a competitor it is accepted that they may try to take valuable know-how about your business with them. Very often this is knowledge they have...
read moreNetherlands Update: Ruling of the week: “Probationary clause in subsequent employment contract”?
The regular reader is aware that the rules of the game with regard to the probationary clause are strict. However, a striking possibility in the law is that a new...
read moreUK Update: Top ten tips on ensuring effective employment contracts
The employment contract is one of, if not, the most important documents in any employment relationship. It should set out the main terms and conditions that apply and document the...
read moreThailand: Terminating Employment for Poor Work Performance
Most employers know that terminating employees for poor job performance is not easy. But it is actually legally possible—if employers have the right approach and take specific precautionary measures. However,...
read moreItaly Update: It is legitimate to dismiss an employee who has had a relationship with a colleague in violation of the company code of conduct
Court of Rome, sec. lav., 14 March 2023 It is legitimate to dismiss an employee who: a) had had a romantic relationship with a colleague of his subordinate without notifying...
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