Amendments to Employment Law | What you Need to Know – Part II
Part 2 – The Regulations Scope and Application The amendments emerging from the Transparent and Predictable Working Conditions Regulations apply to all employees in the EU who possess an employment contract, collective agreements or practice as employees in each Member State (MS). Some parts of the Regulations also apply to seafarers and sea fishermen. The …
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Amendments to Employment Law | What you Need to Know – part I
Act no. XX of 2022 came into force on the 20th of December 2022, to amend the Employment and Industrial Relations Act (Chapter 452 of the Laws of Malta), partially transposing EU Directive 2019/1152 on transparent and predictable working conditions in the European Union. The latter considers the main conditions of work within an employee …
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Event in Eastern Europe, Romania enacted the law on the integration of hydrogen from renewable sources in the field of industry and transport
According to the new legislative changes in the field of renewable energy in Romania, an important event in this regard is the promulgation of the law on the integration of hydrogen from renewable and low carbon sources in the sectors of industry and transport in Romania.
Examining Counterfeit Trademarks from a Criminal Law Perspective
Introduction: Counterfeit goods have become a global concern, with estimated annual sales ranging from USD 1.7 trillion to USD 5.4 trillion. To combat these issues,
LODGEMENT OF CLAIMS INFORMATION IN POLAND
For foreign creditors Upon declaration of bankruptcy, creditors should lodge their claims to the trustee. Incorrect lodgements may be proceeded, but with delays. Thus, in order to protect their own interests, creditors should pay attention to the information below and within lodgement of claims;
A Dawn of a New Era for Data Protection in India: An in-depth analysis of the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023
Introduction India has ushered in a new era in the context of data protection. Thus far, we have had to rely on the Information Technology Act, 2000 (“IT Act”) and Information Technology (Reasonable security practices and procedures and sensitive personal data or information) Rules, 2011 (“SPDI Rules”) as the only legislations for the interpretation of …
Legal Update: PCPD investigation report on credit reference agency data breach
In this snapshot legal update, the Office of the Privacy Commissioner for Personal Data (“PCPD”) published an investigation report on 1 June 2023 concerning the TE Credit Reference System,
“The arbitration agreement is spent” – Hong Kong Court lifts stay of proceedings notwithstanding pending application to set aside arbitral awards in foreign court
Hong Kong is widely recognised as an efficient and reliable jurisdiction for international arbitration.
RECENT CHANGES TO HONG KONG BANKRUPTCY LAWS: A WIN FOR CREDITORS AND THE ENVIRONMENT
The Government of Hong Kong continues its push towards favouring digitisation over using hardcopy documents.
Hong Kong Court Awards Indemnity Costs to Employer in Discrimination Proceedings
Introduction We previously published two articles “Can and will an employee claiming discrimination be liable for legal costs if they lose?” and “Important points for making discrimination claims highlighted in a recent District Court case by a former student against a local university” which discuss the Court’s approach on assessing claims and costs in discrimination …
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