What does Seldon mean for mandatory age retirement provisions for partners and employees in the future?
June 14th, 2013 by Sharon Hamilton
What does Seldon mean for mandatory age retirement provisions for partners and employees in future? Last month the Employment Tribunal handed down its judgment in Seldon v Clarkson Wright and Jakes. The judgment follows the Supreme Court’s decision to send the case back to the Tribunal in April 2012. As a quick reminder, the Supreme Court […]
The Italian Job: Unfair dismissal protections from an Italian perspective
May 10th, 2013 by Sharon Hamilton
In the third of our international monthly series of articles by guest lawyers, Sharon Reilly of LABLAW, looks at Italy’s unfair dismissal protections. International Series #3 – The Italian Job: Unfair dismissal protections from an Italian perspective Italian employees enjoy a reasonably high level of protection compared to some of their European counterparts. Employers cannot dismiss at […]
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 […]
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 […]