Introduction The separation of assets between a company and its related parties is a fundamental principle enshrined in both the Brazilian Civil Code and the Brazilian Insolvency Law (Federal Law No. 11,101/2005). However, according to article 50 of the Brazilian Civil Code, if there is an abuse of legal personality, demonstrated by misusing its purpose …
It has been a busy time for HR matters in Poland. The last few months have been marked by a number of significant changes in Polish labour law, with further legal developments on the horizon, which will generate even more work for HR departments in Poland in the upcoming months.
1. Can you provide guidance on the process for terminating an employment contract in Cyprus, including any legal requirements and potential risks? For a dismissal to be considered lawful without the employee being entitled to compensation for unfair dismissal, one of the following reasons of dismissal must apply:
The employment relationships model designed after the industrial revolution was very successful for several years, building huge corporations that benefit to the growth of the employment rate and develop a well-educated and well-paid society. That didn’t mean that wealth and resources were distributed along the society. It was a model built by the big companies …
1. What are the key employment laws and regulations in Morocco that employers and employees should be aware of? Both employers and employees are expected to be aware of their rights and obligations under a subordination relationship. One of the most important laws to be familiar with in this area is (i) Law no. 65-99 …
Current status of workers’ employment in Japan In Japan, the large disparity between male and female employees in employment conditions has traditionally been seen as a problem, and to date the disparity has not been corrected.
Simmons unveils Next Gen Legal Solutions Index Simmons & Simmons recently published its first Next Gen Legal Solutions Index, a report based on 500 GCs surveyed ‘to delve into their experience of law firms’. The report found that a quarter of GCs are discontented with law firm tech, with the proportion rising to 31% of …
What’s the significance of termination for ‘material change in objective circumstances’ to employers? Employers’ unilateral termination of employment contracts is subject to strict requirements under China’s labour law. Employers are allowed to unilaterally terminate employment contracts only under the circumstances specified in the labour law. Among these circumstances, article 40 item (3) (ie material change …
Born and raised in Belfast, Northern Ireland, as a relatively green qualified lawyer I yearned for an environment that would offer greater opportunities for personal and professional growth.
The advent of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 (‘Code’) was a huge step by the Indian legislature towards providing a robust, market driven and time bound mechanism for the insolvency and bankruptcy process in India. Prior to the Code, the insolvency laws in India were scattered amongst various laws and judicial forums. However, the …
