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Newswire 07/10/2025

Malaysia: Key Updates In Industrial Relations Law: What The 2025 Amendments Mean For Employers And Unions

The Industrial Relations (Amendment) Regulations 2025 [P.U.(A) 153/2025] has taken effect on 15th May 2025. In essence, the amendments aim to clarify and streamline the procedures for trade union recognition and...

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Newswire 22/09/2025

Non-Compete Restrictions in China: Insights from Beijing’s Latest Cases

On 29 July 2025, the Beijing No. 1 Intermediate People’s Court held a press conference where it released six typical cases involving non-compete disputes and reported on the court’s handling...

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Newswire 28/08/2025

Korea’s Pro-Union “Yellow Envelope Act” Passes

On 24 August 2025, Korea’s National Assembly passed the so-called Yellow Envelope Act by 183–3, with the conservative opposition party boycotting the vote. The President is expected to sign and...

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Newswire 26/08/2025

UK: Summary of Employment Rights Bill Implementation

On 1 July 2025, the UK government published a policy paper – effectively a roadmap – which provides some clarity on the periods of consultation and phases of implementation of...

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Newswire 19/08/2025

Serbia: Employment Contracts – A 2025 Guide for Employers

Hiring employees in Serbia requires more than selecting the right candidate – it also means ensuring that employment contracts comply with local labour law. For foreign employers in particular, navigating...

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Newswire 19/08/2025

Netherlands: Deduction of Vacation Days During Illness

It is summer vacation again. In a number of sectors, such as education and construction, collective closures are customary. The rules applicable to employees in these sectors are generally governed...

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Newswire 11/08/2025

Delhi High Court Rules Post-Termination Non-Compete Clauses Unenforceable in Employment Contracts

Introduction In India, restrictive covenants are subject to strict scrutiny.  Just recently, in Vijaya Bank & Anr. v. Prashant B. Narnaware, 2025 INSC 691, India’s Supreme Court, while specifying that its ruling...

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Newswire 05/08/2025

China: Determining the Termination Date of Labour Contracts Upon Employer Dissolution: Judicial Interpretations and Practical Guidance

Introduction Article 44 of the Labour Contract Law recognises the dissolution of the employer as a statutory ground for terminating a labour contract. This provision applies to all types of...

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Newswire 28/07/2025

UK: Immigration Rule Changes

The recent Statement of Changes HC 997 to the Immigration Rules comes into effect on 22 July 2025 and introduces notable changes to the Skilled Worker visa route, primarily increasing...

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