By Shivchand Jhinku and Michael Absell
Could non-compete, non-solicit and non-disclosure provisions in employment contracts soon be a thing of the past?
Further to our previous update on this topic, the Hon. Dr Andrew Leigh MP, Assistant Minister for Competition, Charities and Treasury, and Assistant Minister for Employment, has officially launched a public consultation…

Our e-bulletin this month begins with a look at a recent Singapore case where the court took into account the Tripartite Guidelines on Wrongful Dismissals in finding that an employer lacked sufficient cause in dismissing a pregnant employee under section 84(1)(b) of the Employment Act. Click here to read a summary of the case.
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It is estimated that 55% of the UK workforce is planning on requesting flexible working hours once some significant changes to Employment Law, including to the flexible work request regime, come into effect from Saturday 6 April. Employers need to be aware of these changes, which extend to family leave rights, redundancy protection, tribunal…

Our e-bulletin this month begins with a look at a recent Singapore case where the court took into account the Tripartite Guidelines on Wrongful Dismissals in finding that an employer lacked sufficient cause in dismissing a pregnant employee under section 84(1)(b) of the Employment Act. Click here to read a summary of the case.
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In today’s post-Covid world, flexible working arrangements have evolved from a temporary solution to a likely permanent fixture. Initially implemented to ensure business continuity and employee safety, these arrangements have proven beneficial in enhancing work-life balance, boosting productivity, reducing turnover, and expanding the talent pool. This article provides a comparative analysis of the legal requirements…

Philippine law sets a high standard in establishing a just cause for termination of employment. There are also due process requirements which must be complied with.
Termination of employment in the Philippines generally
As a rule, employees have security of tenure, and their employment can only be terminated by an employer for just cause or…

The recent Court of First Instance decision in Tahoe Life Insurance Company Ltd v Cheung Wai Yi [2024] HKCFI 782 serves as a reminder that employers should take proactive steps to safeguard their confidential information when dealing with departing employees.
Background
Tahoe Life Insurance Company Limited (Employer) is an insurance company which offers a range…