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Bahrain
WTW
Employers in Bahrain should take immediate steps to start paying mandatory monthly contributions for end-of-service benefits for employees who are not Bahrain citizens.
Raees + Co
Our Associate, Budoor Al Halwachi throws light on the ‘Regulation of the End of Service Remuneration for Non-Bahrainis Working in the Private Sector' (Resolution).
Egypt
Youssry Saleh & Partners
Water parks and swimming pools are well-liked recreational facilities that offer a refreshing escape from Egypt's scorching temperatures...
Kenya
Anjarwalla & Khanna
On 29 June 2023, the Employment and Labour Relations Court ruled on Scoline Anyango Ojung'a's (the Claimant) case against Healthlink Matcare Ltd T/A Nairobi Women's Hospital ....
Mozambique
WTW
New Mozambique labor law boosts parental leave entitlements and introduces changes to the use of fixed-term contracts, quotas for foreign workers and employee severance agreements.
Nigeria
SimmonsCooper Partners
The impact of globalization and trade liberalization on Nigeria's employment practices cannot be overstated. With the drive for increased profitability and competitiveness, a significant shift...
Banwo & Ighodalo
The Immigration Act, 2015 (the "Act") is the principal legislation governing the movement of individuals and businesses within Nigeria's borders. At the helm of overseeing this crucial aspect...
Famsville Solicitors
The Federal Government of Nigeria has recently introduced the Expatriate Employment Levy ("EEL") on 27 February 2024. This levy is mandatory for employers hiring foreign workers in Nigeria
Pavestones Legal
On the 27th day of February, 2024, the Federal Ministry of Interior issued the Expatriate Employment Levy (EEL) Handbook which requires companies with expatriate workers to pay a levy.
South Africa
ENS
Typically, a contract of employment comes into existence when an employer makes an offer to employ a person and that person accepts the offer.
Consolidated Employers Organisation
South African businesses faced a multitude of challenges during the preceding financial year. Load shedding posed a significant obstacle, disrupting operations and increasing costs.
Norton Rose Fulbright
On 5 March 2024 the Minister of Employment and Labour announced an increase in the annual earnings threshold from R241 110,59 to R254 371,67. The increase is in effect from 1 April 2024.
Consolidated Employers Organisation
Section 213 of the Labour Relations Act defines a collective agreement as...
Fasken
On 1 February 2024, the Minister of Employment and Labour published draft regulations on the proposed sectorial numerical targets for public comment.
Tanzania
AVC & Partners Advocates
A probationary employee is an employee who is employed by an employer and placed in a trial period for purposes of being observed, to ascertain if he is a good fit...
United Arab Emirates
Awatif Mohammad Shoqi Advocates & Legal Consultancy
Maternity leave is an important aspect of employment, playing a crucial role in ensuring the well-being of female workers during and after pregnancy.
Hamdan AlShamsi Lawyers & Legal Consultants
A safe and healthy work environment is a fundamental right for all employees. Federal Law No. 10 of 2023 on Mental Health embodies the vision of the UAE's wise leadership...
Awatif Mohammad Shoqi Advocates & Legal Consultancy
The UAE has recently witnessed significant changes in its approach to resolving individual labour disputes, evident in the amendments made to Article 54 of the Federal Labour Law No. (33) ...
Awatif Mohammad Shoqi Advocates & Legal Consultancy
In the UAE, Bank Loans Offered to Individual Customers are governed by Regulation No. 29/2011 Regarding Bank Loans & Other Services Offered to Individual Customers.
Awatif Mohammad Shoqi Advocates & Legal Consultancy
The UAE has embarked on a significant initiative to ensure equitable treatment for Domestic Workers through the implementation of Federal Decree-Law No. 9/2022 Concerning Domestic Workers...
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