Canada: False Assault Allegation Against Supervisor Was Just Cause For Dismissal: Video Evidence Was Conclusive

An employee who filed a written complaint, falsely alleging that his supervisor deliberately ran into him with a sharp blow from his shoulder, was dismissed for cause, an arbitrator has held.

Unfortunately for the employee, video evidence showed his allegation to be false.

The employee, a warehouse worker, had seven years of service and had received two prior suspensions in the previous twelve-month period.

The supervisor denied the allegation, and no witnesses supported the employee’s version of […]

By | February 7th, 2015 ||

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 ||