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Newswire 21/07/2025

Termination during probationary period in Serbia – Employer Insights

Under the Serbian Labour Law, an employment contract may include a probationary period clause, and it is a common practice for new hires in Serbia to begin their employment this...

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Newswire 14/07/2025

Netherlands Update: Mistake with the Probationary Period Clause is Costly for the Employer

When entering into a first employment contract, the employer and employee can agree on a probationary period clause. This clause serves as a mutual acquaintance period: both parties are given...

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Newswire 07/07/2025

Thailand Raises Minimum Wage for Bangkok and Certain Businesses Nationwide

On July 1, 2025, new minimum daily wage rates for Bangkok and certain business types nationwide were published in the Government Gazette, taking effect on the same day. The daily minimum...

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Newswire 30/06/2025

Enforceability of Employment Bonds in India: SC Clarifies Indian Contract Act Provisions

Introduction In the recent case of Vijaya Bank & Anr. v. Prashant B. Narnaware (2025 INSC 691), India’s Supreme Court (the “SC”) examined the validity of an employment bond, which...

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Newswire 17/06/2025

UK Update: A Busy Week for the Pensions Industry: Climbing the Mountain of Governmental and Regulatory Updates

It’s been a whirlwind week in pensions. Over the past week, the pensions industry has experienced a deluge of governmental and regulatory publications. This has included the government’s consultation response...

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Newswire 11/06/2025

Netherlands Update: “Using a little bit of cocaine during company party; justified instant dismissal?”

Cocaine and hotels are a more common combination in case law. A few years ago, the saga at Hotel W played out with the doorman who traded in cocaine and...

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Newswire 02/06/2025

Cambodia Issues New Work Regulations on Overtime, Paid Holidays, and Weekly Days Off

On May 6, 2025, Cambodia’s Ministry of Labor and Vocational Training (MLVT) issued Prakas No. 112/25 on Overtime Work, Work on Paid Holidays, and Suspension of Weekly Days Off, which...

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Newswire 27/05/2025

Netherlands Update: A sick employee during the collective company closure, what about the holidays?

With summer approaching, many employees plan their holidays. During this period, some employers opt for a fixed, collective holiday period during which the company is closed and employees are obliged...

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Newswire 27/05/2025

Egypt’s Labor Law Reform: New Employees’ Rights and Work Patterns, Recognition of Digitalization, and Disputes’ Settlement Changes

OVERVIEW Marking a New Era in regulating Employment Relationships, Egypt officially enacted Labor Law No. 14 of 2025 (the “New Law”) on May 5th, 2025, replacing the old long-standing Labor...

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