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May

2021

L&E Global webinar: The New Subcontracting Reform in Mexico – How It Will Change Your Mexico Operations.

In the webinar we will address the new Subcontracting Reform in Mexico published on April 23rd, 2021 and discuss the immediate and far-reaching legal consequences for multinationals with operations in Mexico. In general, the extensive subcontracting arrangements currently used by many companies will as a result of this reform be limited to specialized services or work which […]

Date and time:
May 13, 2021 11:00 am - 12:00 am (CDT)

Apr

2021

Indian Government allows COVID-19 Vaccinations at the Workplace

In order to make the COVID-19 vaccination drive more accessible, quality focused and citizen centric, the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (“Ministry”), from 11 April 2021, has allowed COVID-19 vaccination sessions at workplaces (both public and private) which are having about 100 eligible and willing beneficiaries. The Ministry said that vaccination sessions may be […]

Mar

2021

India: Central Government enacts Code on Wages as States publish the Draft Rules under New Labour Codes

India’s Central Government has enacted the Code on Wages (Central Advisory Board) Rules, 2021. Meanwhile, the State Government of Karnataka has formulated the Code on Wages Karnataka Rules, 2021; the State Government of Bihar has formulated the Code on Wages (Bihar) Rules, 2021 and Code on Social Security (Bihar) Rules, 2021; the State Government of Uttar Pradesh has formulated the Uttar Pradesh Code on Wages Rules, 2021 and the Uttar Pradesh Code on Social Security Rules, 2021; and the State Government of Madhya Pradesh has published the Madhya Pradesh (Industrial Relations) Rules 2021.

Mar

2021

Trade Unions and Employers Associations in India

Brief Description of Employees’ and Employers’ Associations At least 10% of the workmen or 100 workmen at the establishment (whichever is less, subject however to a minimum of 7) must be members of the trade union at the time of making an application for registration. The registration of a trade union must be distinguished from […]

Mar

2021

Termination of Employment Contracts in India

Grounds for Termination India recognises the following modes of employment termination: expiry of a fixed-term contract/mutual separation; resignation by an employee; retirement or superannuation; layoffs (termination due to transfer of business/closure of an undertaking/organisational restructuring; and termination by employer for ‘cause’. Collective Dismissals A collective dismissal is only permitted in certain circumstances. For workmen: retrenchment […]

Mar

2021

Working Conditions in India

Minimum Working Conditions Requirements in this regard are principally concerned with working hours, overtime, intervals of rest, provision of basic amenities such as drinking water, toilets, first aid facilities as well as work timings, leave, overtime and holidays, and also with respect to the health, safety and welfare of workers. Salary The term ‘wages’ is […]

Mar

2021

Employment Contracts in India

Minimum Requirements While the current labour laws in India do not strictly require that an employment contract be in writing, it is predominant market practice (with very rare exceptions) to have all terms and conditions of employment agreed and signed by both parties. A few States however, have specific legislation that necessitate a written contract […]

Mar

2021

Restrictive Covenants in India

Definition and Types of Restrictive Covenants Companies in the ‘knowledge industry’ place high value on their intellectual and human capital. Key employees who develop the intellectual property of the company, and those who have close interactions with customers and suppliers (such as sales staff), are critical to the growth and development of the company, and […]

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