Background on #Metoo in China The issue of sexual harassment and the #MeToo movement in mainland China has burst into the spotlight again recently. Demonstrators defied restrictions on public protests and mass gatherings to collect outside a Beijing court in December in support of Zhou Xiaoxuan (“Zhou”), a young woman bringing a claim of sexual […]
AHNSE Law Offices, our exclusive Corporate Law Member in South Korea, are pleased to announce the addition of Commercial Litigation to their IR Global membership. This new position adds further strength to their membership and offers support for fellow members in the area. If you have a requirement in this area, please get in touch with […]
AHNSE Law Offices, our exclusive Corporate Law Member in South Korea, are pleased to announce the addition of Commercial Litigation to their IR Global membership. This new position adds further strength to their membership and offers support for fellow members in the area. If you have a requirement in this area, please get in touch with […]
The COVID-19 pandemic has thrown up many challenges for businesses. Severe and sustained travel restrictions, as well as other uncertainties, have resulted in many employees not taking time off and thus having significant accrued but untaken annual leave entitlements. This creates potential risk for companies. Productivity may be affected if employees all take extended or […]
Every year before long holidays i.e. Christmas, Easter and Summer, family law practitioners would often be busy dealing with their clients’ applications for temporary removal of children out of Hong Kong for their holiday travel. 2020 has been very different. Due to the COVID-19 outbreak and with the lockdown and travel restrictions around the […]
On Jan. 11, 2021, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) sent its Final Rule – Update of Commission’s Conciliation Procedures to the Federal Register. The rule will become effective 30 days from its publication and will not be applied retrospectively. By this rule, the EEOC amends its process to require that the commission provides more information […]
Wong Fleming is proud to announce that Devon Jenkins has joined the firm as an Associate in its Princeton, NJ office. Mr. Jenkins is admitted to practice in Florida. Prior to joining the firm, Mr. Jenkins served as an Associate providing general counsel services and managing intellectual property portfolios for corporate clients and startups. Mr. […]
In a significant advancement towards inclusiveness, the amendment to the Sex Discrimination Ordinance (“SDO”) prohibiting breastfeeding discrimination (“Amendment”) will come into force on 19 June 2021. We have summarized the key legal implications of the Amendment and key takeaways for employers. Applicability The protection against breastfeeding discrimination applies to a woman: Who is breastfeeding a […]
Discussing finances can be a sensitive matter for many couples but making sure parties are ‘on the same page’ before marriage is crucial. Here are 5 important things to know about pre-nuptial agreements before deciding whether they are right for you and your partner: Pre-nups can help take the pressure off a relationship A pre-nuptial […]
Illinois has been moving to a minimum wage of $15 per hour and $9 per hour for tipped workers by 2025. Under the Illinois Minimum Wage Law (IMWL), the minimum wage increased statewide on Jan. 1, 2021, to $11 per hour and $6.60 for tipped workers.The remaining minimum wage changes that are forecast for adult employees in […]
In late December, Congress came together to pass a much-needed bill providing $900 billion in COVID-19 relief. President Trump signed the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 on Dec. 27, 2020. Over 5500 pages in length, this comprehensive act provides many people across the nation with some renewed employment relief. Federally enhanced unemployment benefits from the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, […]