Slovakia: Substantial Amendment Of The Slovak Labour Code

A substantial amendment of the Slovak Labour Code, Act No. 311/2001 Coll., (the “Amendment”), the second in less than two years, will come into force on 1 January 2013. The Amendment, which generally strengthens the position of employees in employment relations, was adopted despite heavy criticism from employers, who warned that it might that it might cause massive layoffs on the Slovak job market.

The most important changes brought about by the Amendment include:
Stricter regulation […]

By | December 5th, 2012 ||

Finally, The European Blue Card Available In Belgium For Highly-Skilled Employees

Starting Monday 10 September 2012, a “European Blue Card” can be issued to certain highly-skilled non-EEA employees. This will allow them to work and reside in Belgium.

This new “unique” residence permit exempts certain highly-skilled, non-EEA employees from the obligation to have a work permit in order to work in Belgium. However, during the first two years, this European Blue Card can only be issued after the Belgian employer first obtains a provisional work permit […]

By | November 30th, 2012 ||

Key Bill Of Amendments To The Mexican Federal Labor Law And Its Potential Impacts On Employers In Mexico

On September 1, 2012, President of Mexico Felipe Calderón submitted to the Mexico House of Representatives a bill of amendments to the Federal Labor Law (FLL), which was thereafter approved almost in its entirety by the House of Representatives and the Senate. This proposed bill of amendments is expected to become effective within the coming days and is highly significant for the legal labor framework of Mexico. If approved, it would have a major […]

By | November 13th, 2012 ||