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Spain: Termination of Employment

April 10th, 2013 by Sharon Hamilton

In the second of our international monthly series of articles by guest lawyers, Sonia Cortés García of Abdón Pedrajas & Molero, looks at Spain’s labour reforms. International Series #2 – Spain: Termination of Employment The labour reform implemented in Spain during 2012 considerably eased the rules regarding termination of employment. Employers can now terminate employees by paying a […]

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Germany: Dismissal protections

March 12th, 2013 by Sharon Hamilton

In the first of our international monthly series of articles by guest lawyers, Dr Thilo Mahnhold of JUSTEM Rechtsanwälte, explains dismissal protections in Germany. Dismissal Protection in Germany – Temporary Agency Work and its Consequences for Permanent Staff There has definitely been more than one employer doing business in Germany who has learned his lessons after having […]

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Background checks in the UK: Understanding the Transatlantic difference

January 31st, 2013 by Sharon Hamilton

Clare Murray and Charis Damiano Background checks in the UK: Understanding the Transatlantic difference Published in www.expertguides.com While it is routine in the USA to conduct background checks on potential new employees, this is not common practice in the UK, except in certain limited sectors and roles. Often US employers come up against problems if […]

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