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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.
Egypt
Youssry Saleh & Partners
Water parks and swimming pools are well-liked recreational facilities that offer a refreshing escape from Egypt's scorching temperatures...
Israel
Ius Laboris
As combat operations continue in Gaza, there have been several developments affecting the workplace, employee rights, and employer obligations in Israel.
Nigeria
Udo Udoma & Belo-Osagie
We write to provide an update on the Expatriate Employee Levy Scheme ("EEL Scheme") that was introduced on 27th February 2024 by the Federal Ministry of Interior ("FMI").
Olajide Oyewole LLP
The EEL is a government-mandated financial contribution that is imposed on employers in Nigeria who hire expatriate workers.
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
South Africa
ENS
The annual earnings threshold determined by the Minister of Employment and Labour will increase from R241 110.59 to R254 371.67, with effect from 1 April 2024, marking an increase of R13 261.08 per annum.
Deale Attorneys
Sound familiar? Sometimes these protests may well be true. But they're not a defence. And they won't protect you from the merits of the charges if there're sufficient facts to prove them.
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...
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
Hamdan AlShamsi Lawyers & Legal Consultants
This law came to effect on March 2024 and amends provisions in DIFC Laws.
The Sovereign Group
In line with the UAE Emiratisation requirements for mainland companies with more than 20 employees to hire Emirati staff, all UAE mainland companies are required to register their UAE National employees...
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) ...
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