Be Global is a publication by DLA Piper's Global Employment group, designed to keep you informed on recent developments around the world.

Read the August 2013 issue of Be Global

In this issue:

  • EMEA - European commission guides implementing the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights
  • France - Employees' enhanced role in companies' economic strategies
  • Germany - Executive compensation curbs face resistance
  • South Africa - Significant employment law reforms proposed
  • Spain - New rules for collective bargaining agreements
  • UK - Major employment tribunal reforms in force from 29 July 2013
  • The Middle East - UAE to introduce mandatory health insurance for UAE employees?
  • Australia - Important new bullying laws and other employment and immigration developments
  • Hong Kong - New Anti-discrimination measures
  • China
    • Curb on Labour Dispatch - Significant changes in force from 1 July 2013
    • Control of Foreigners' Entry and Exit
  • The Americas: DOMA struck down: Impact on employee benefits plans

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