International Employment Law Update

Law at Work

International Employment Law Update

January 2010

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	Belgium at Work New remuneration thresholds as from 1 January 2010 with respect to the Law on Employment Contracts Cost allowances: The employer will have to prove that the amount of the allowance is in line with the real costs The calculation of the notice period/ indemnity in lieu of notice of an employee benefiting from parental leave Additional indemnity to be paid by the employer in case of dismissal of a blue-collar worker Measures relating to the reduction of working time which aim at avoiding dismissals of employees Private use of a mobile phone provided by the employer: The Belgian government announces new rules to estimate the benefit for social security purposes
	China TIPS New Rules concerning Voluntary Social Security Contributions by Overseas Chinese and Expatriates Working in China
	Law at Work 2010 – What does the year ahead hold in store for employers? Table of legislative changes for 2010 A "belief in climate change" is protected under the Religion or Belief Regulations Islington registrar with religious beliefs required to perform civil partnership duties confirms Court of Appeal Dismissal of a Relate counsellor for failure to counsel same–sex couples is not religious discrimination Report published on implications of flexible working on SMEs Additional bank holiday planned for 2012
	France at Work First decision of the Supreme Court regarding the validity of a whistleblowing system Personal or professional: About opening employees' computer files Further information regarding the conditions for renewal of the trial period
	Germany at Work 2010 – Employment law projects of the new German government "Flashmob" - Actions during a labour dispute may be allowed Pseudo-Unions as a risk for users of temporary-employment agencies? Introduction into German Employment Law: Impairment of the employment relationship

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