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Spain must take different path from Germany on labour law reform
The labour markets in Spain and Germany have similar traits that serve to disincentivise foreign investment. German policymakers have taken steps to address this, but their proposed solutions would not work if they were also taken forward in Spain.
A recent judgment has reinforced the robustness of the employment law framework in the Qatar Financial Centre and offered important guidance for employers operating within the centre, experts have said.
PO determination reaffirms decision-making principles for pension schemes
A recent decision by the UK Pension Ombudsman (PO) clarifies the principles that should be followed by pension providers when undertaking discretionary decision-making.
UK government greenlights new family bereavement and pregnancy loss rights
The government has confirmed it will extend ‘day one’ employee bereavement and pregnancy loss rights from next April.
Acas urges UK employers to strengthen harassment prevention ahead of October reforms
Susi Donaldson explains how employers can test the effectiveness of their harassment prevention measures ahead of the 30 October reforms.
UK employers reassess workplace investigations as Acas consultation closes
Sarah Munro tells HRNews how employers should approach increasingly complex workplace investigations.
UK employers prepare for wider Right to Work checks from October
Shara Pledger tells HRNews about the wider Right to Work rules taking effect on 1 October and what they mean for employers and their checking processes.
Buying a company out of a UK insolvency: operational considerations
Once the buyer has determined it wishes to acquire the business and/or assets of an insolvent company, it should take a wide-angle view of the transaction to investigate whether any bigger picture issues might impact its proposed structure of the transaction.
Buying a company out of UK insolvency: included and excluded assets
The buyer of a distressed or insolvent business must take particular care to confirm which assets will transfer on sale, bearing in mind the limited opportunity for diligence and the expedited timescales upon which the IPs and the seller will expect them to act.
Buying a company out of UK insolvency: an introduction
Insolvency acquisitions are distinctive. There are peculiarities relating to purchasing the business and assets of a company which is subject to an insolvency process, such as in administration. The process is very much different to purchasing the business and assets of a solvent company.
Enterprise Management Incentive (EMI) options
Enterprise Management Incentive (EMI) options offer tax-advantaged and flexible incentives for companies that meet the qualifying criteria.
AI adoption is creating legal consequences for employers: expert
A critical gap between artificial intelligence (AI) investment and real productivity is creating significant legal consequences for employers worldwide.
UK employers review harassment risks ahead of tougher October duty
Susi Donaldson tells HRNews what the new harassment prevention duty will require of employers and why understanding their particular workplace risks is essential.
UK employers tackle the practicalities of single sex workplace facilities
Francis Keepfer tells HRNews about the legal obligations around single sex workplace facilities and how employers can manage concerns and complaints fairly and consistently.
UK's FS firms prepare managers for new FCA responsibilities
Anne Sammon tells HRNews what the new FCA misconduct rules mean for managers and how firms can help them understand their regulatory responsibilities.