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The goal of employment law is to protect employees from mistreatment by their employers. Different countries have different requirements, but globally, the employer-employee relationship is usually much more strictly regulated than in the U.S.: required employee contracts, powerful labor unions and extensive statutory benefits are just some of the hurdles U.S. companies will face when hiring overseas.

New Zealand: KiwiSaver Contributions to Rise

Minimum contribution rate increases

UK: Employment Law Progress Report

Business Innovation and Skills checks in on extensive labor market developments

APAC Employment Practices: Getting Your People on the Ground

The Asia Pacific region (APAC) is one of the hottest global expansion regions today, and also one of the most complex. Employment regulations change with alarming frequency: did you know that as of Feb.1st employment license filings in Beijing require an in-person visit by a corporate representative?

EU Employment Q&A

published by HSP on 10/10/2012

Our recent webinar Employment Law: A Tour of the European Union encouraged a lot of discussion. There were several interesting questions from attendees for HSP's employment law experts; here are some of the highlights, and answers.

U.K.: Reform of Directors’ Remuneration Announced

On June 20, Business Secretary Vince Cable announced “the most comprehensive reforms of the framework for directors’ remuneration in a decade.”

EU: EJC Rules on Sickness Absence

Workers who fall sick during their annual leave are entitled to take corresponding paid leave at a later date.

China: Changes to Labor Dispatching Arrangements

The Chinese government will amend the regulations on PEO use in the near future, potentially impacting any clients considering the use of such employment services as well as those currently utilizing “labor dispatching” (as it is known in China).

Beyond At-Will: International Employment Best Practices

Did you know that the U.S. is the only nation worldwide that subscribes to the idea of “at-will” employment? Globally, the employer-employee relationship is much more strictly regulated: required employee contracts, powerful labor unions and extensive statutory benefits are just some of the hurdles U.S. companies will face when hiring overseas.

Belgium: New Protections for Older Workers

Under a new bill effective July 1, 2012, companies with 20+ workers must submit to their works councils an annual plan for employing older workers.

Why Everyone Wants to Work in France (But No One Wants to Hire There)

published by HSP on 4/6/2012

The Eiffel Tower and other tourist highlights aren’t the only things France is well known for—those who’ve done business in the country or are planning international expansion are likely also familiar with its reputation for strict employment law. Some of basic tenets of French employment law, like five weeks mandatory vacation and a 35-hour maximum work week, are unheard of to U.S.-based employees.

What about French employment law makes employees cheer and employers groan? Learn some of the key benefits provided to employees in France.

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