Canada: Pension Investment Rules Modernized And Clarified

On March 25, the Minister of Finance released the latest series of amendments to the Pension Benefits Standards Regulations. Among other things, key amendments to the pension investment rules modernize the rules by replacing outdated definitions and clarifying certain aspects. These amendments come into force on July 1, 2016.

Deeming Provision Broadened

Investments held through an investment fund (whether established by a corporation, limited partnership or trust), a segregated fund or a trust fund in which […]

By | April 8th, 2015 ||

United States: SEC Declares Open Season On Employee Agreements

On April 1, 2015, the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) announced an enforcement action—the first of its kind—against KBR, Inc., for requiring employees involved in internal investigations to maintain confidentiality, which is in violation of the SEC’s whistleblower rules. The SEC found KBR’s requirement that employees involved in internal investigations sign and abide by confidentiality statements with language cautioning that they could face discipline if they discussed the matters with outside parties […]

By | April 8th, 2015 ||

Australia: Could your company policies be viewed as forming part of your employment contracts?

The first quarter of 2015 has seen a number of key decisions relating to bargaining and industrial action under the Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth) (FW Act).

We summarise and analyse three of the more important decisions in this In Brief, highlighting their implications for employers.

GOOD FAITH BARGAINING – ‘SURFACE BARGAINING’ CONSIDERED

In APESMA v Peabody Energy Australia Coal Pty Ltd [2015] FWCFB 1451 (3 March 2015), a Full Bench of the Fair Work Commission (FWC) […]

By | April 6th, 2015 ||