UK QROPS Changes Will Affect Jersey Pension Plans

The draft regulations on Qualifying Recognised Overseas Pension Schemes (“QROPS”) (The Overseas Pension Schemes (Miscellaneous) Regulations 2015) (the “Draft Regulations”)) published by HMRC on 19 December 2014 will have an impact on all Jersey pension schemes that have, or wish to achieve, QROPS status from a UK tax perspective and that are not managed by service providers in Jersey who are regulated. To this end Jersey pension schemes that have QROPS status, but fall […]

By | February 7th, 2015 ||

Serbia: Long-Anticipated Act On Protection Of Whistleblowers Is Finally Adopted

Whistleblowers are often among the most important actors in the fight against corruption. Ensuring effective protection for whistleblowers encourages people to stand up against corruption, human rights violations, and dangers to human life and public health in their surroundings and report what would otherwise not be detected by the authorities. Until recently, the Serbian legal system has not paid much attention to protecting whistleblowers. However, it seems that the situation is now improving, with […]

By | February 6th, 2015 ||

Canada Labour Code Does Not Prohibit Without Cause Terminations

The Federal Court of Appeal in Wilson v. Atomic Energy of Canada Ltd., 2015 FCA 17 (“Atomic Energy”) confirmed that federally regulated employers can dismiss non-union employees without cause.

The Canada Labour Code (the “Code”), which applies to federally regulated employers, provides that non-union employees with 12 months or more service can bring complaints alleging that the termination of their employment was “unjust.” An adjudicator, appointed under the Code, can award a range of remedies, […]

By | February 6th, 2015 ||