‘Quiet quitting’ is a trend that has emerged in recent years where people stop going above and beyond in their daily work. They do not actually quit their job, but simply perform the bare minimum in favour of a better work-life balance. There are several reasons which might motivate an individual to start this process and experiencing menopausal symptoms is, understandably, fast becoming one of them ...
As part of Rail Safety Week 2023, Health and Safety specialist Hayley Saunders looks at personal liability and how employees across all levels of a business can make a difference by positive individual contribution to workplace culture. Below is a summary of key takeaways from the webinar. Responsibility for workplace safety rests with employers and employees alike ...
It is often acknowledged that, like fine wine, some things get better with age. However, the same is not always true of trust deeds – particularly those that may have been drafted using a mechanical typewriter or require service of notices by Telex. While families grow and evolve, legislation is regularly revised and expanded upon and technology continues to develop at an incredibly fast pace, trusts often remain unchanged ...
On 28 June 2023, Parliament adopted a new law on non-profit organisations and foundations (the “Law”). The Law aims to simplify and modernise the legal framework created by the century-old law of 21 April 1928, by replacing its outdated provisions. The main changes introduced by the Law are as follows: Significant simplification of the administrative procedures for incorporating and managing non-profit organisations ...
Latin Counsel Consortium Legal, one of the leading legal firms in Central America, announces the evolution of its brand as part of its commitment to continuous improvement and staying at the forefront of the market. With the largest legal team in the region, Consortium has always been committed to excellence and innovation to provide the best service to all its clients ...
Joseph Raczynski joins Paul Caddy to discuss horizon-gazing and what the future might hold. Joseph is a leading technologist and futurist. He speaks globally on subjects like blockchain, artificial intelligence, cryptocurrency, the Metaverse, NFTs and cybersecurity. Joseph hosts Technology Snippets Today a video podcast series which explores cutting edge technology and innovation ...
June 29, 2023 By: Leah Lively and Alexandra Shulman As of June 27, 2023, employers must offer additional protections to employees affected by pregnancy, childbirth, or a related medical condition under a new federal law—the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (“PWFA”) ...
ChatGPT, an artificial intelligence program, has grabbed wide attention since its first introduction to the public. It has become the fastest-growing consumer application in history with more than 100 million monthly active users. People are amazed by its ability to respond intelligently to complex queries. ChatGPT is only one of the many AI tools that are being developed and used in various industries to improve efficiency and customer service ...
More than a month after the G7 meeting in Hiroshima, the EU has reached an agreement on the 11th sanctions package against Russia following the Russian invasion of Ukraine. The key focus in the novel sanctions package is the mitigation of diversion and circumvention risks. The 11th sanctions package has been much anticipated since the G7 meeting at the end of May 2023 ...
Some experts have described the rise of AI as the next industrial revolution. Generative AI is a powerful tool that can transform how your business operates. However, businesses intending to make use of AI solutions need to understand the benefits and risks of implementing generative AI.1 What is Generative AI? Artificial Intelligence – Generative AI is a branch of AI that uses pre-trained AI models to generate new data including text, images, videos, music, and even computer code ...
1. What measures are available in your jurisdiction to allow struggling businesses to enter into a “pre-pack”? Jersey does not have a formal administration regime and neither the Companies (Jersey) Law 1991 nor any other legislation provides for a specific rescue remedy equivalent or similar to administration. The one Jersey statutory route closest to administration is the remsie de biens ...
1. What measures are available in your jurisdiction to allow struggling businesses to enter into a “pre-pack”? Guernsey stands out against many offshore jurisdictions because it has a dedicated administration regime designed to facilitate corporate rescue. The procedure is broadly similar to that in the United Kingdom, albeit it has been simplified and tweaked to suit Guernsey’s finance industry ...
1. What measures are available in your jurisdiction to allow struggling businesses to enter into a “pre-pack”? There is no bespoke legislation dealing with “pre-pack” restructuring or sale of the business or assets of an insolvent Cayman Islands company ...
There is no bespoke legislation dealing with “pre-pack” restructuring or sale of the business or assets of an insolvent British Virgin Islands (BVI) company, and in practice, as primarily a holding company jurisdiction pre-packs are not in high demand in the BVI ...
Introduction Parts of the Lending, Credit and Finance (Bailiwick of Guernsey) Law, 2022 (“Law”) came into force on 1 January 2023.The Law introduces new licensing regimes for lending, credit and finance activities and provides UK-style consumer protection for retail and home borrowers. The Law replaces the registration regime under the Registration of Non- Regulated Financial Services Businesses (Bailiwick of Guernsey) Law, 2008 (“RNFSB”) ...
Disclaimer: To provide employers with quick and practical information about how to comply with their obligations between now and the entry into force of the Law (as defined below), this newsflash has been prepared on the basis of Bill of law n°7890 as debated and voted on in Parliament on 13 June 2023 ...
Introduction In recent years, non-compete agreements have been a subject of scrutiny in the United States, with concerns raised over their potential impact on employee mobility and labor market competitiveness. In 2021, President Joe Biden directed the Federal Trade Commission to ban or limit non-compete agreements. Historically, non-compete agreements have been regulated by the states, not the federal government ...
On the 21st of April, Bill number 53 entitled the Arbiter for Financial Services (Amendment) Act (Chapter 555 of the Laws of Malta) was published among the Government Notices in the Supplement to the Government Gazette ...
In October 2022, the Virginia Supreme Court decided the case of Hawkins v. Town of South Hill (view the opinion here), which fundamentally alters 40 years of precedent in the Commonwealth concerning what is considered confidential and not subject to production in response to a Virginia Freedom of Information Act (“FOIA”) request. Earlier this month, the Circuit Court issued its decision on remand in light of the Virginia Supreme Court’s decision in Hawkins ...
The FSR addresses such distortions and closes a regulatory gap. Subsidies granted by non-EU governments (so called third states) currently go largely unchecked, while subsidies granted by Member States are subject to scrutiny under EU State aid rules. The FSR includes new tools to effectively tackle foreign subsidies that cause distortions and undermine the level playing field in the internal market ...
Employers may be tempted to think that, compared to a human, using technology produces more accurate results faster and that it should be embraced at all costs. While tech can be a valuable aide, care is needed particularly when it comes to recruitment. Can technology lawfully screen applications? When it comes to recruitment, any way to quickly and accurately sort through applications to identify viable candidates is a benefit to employers ...
