Canada: A Global Guide To Whistleblowing Laws

The widespread introduction of legislation protecting the actions of ‘whistleblowers’, and increased public expectations of global corporate accountability, mean that businesses need to adopt a proactive approach to managing allegations or disclosures that point to misconduct within their organisation. Not understanding the law surrounding whistleblowing can be costly for businesses in terms of potential claims as well as damage to reputation.

Whistleblowing is a high priority on international and national anti-corruption agendas, and is continuing […]

By | January 19th, 2015 ||

China: Further Guidance On Distinguishing Between Labor Dispatch And Outsourcing

The Interim Provisions on Labor Dispatch were published by the Chinese Ministry of Human Resources and Social Security on January 24, 2014, and came into effect on March 1, 2014 (“Interim Provisions”). The Interim Provisions require that no more than 10 percent of a company’s total workforce can be engaged through labor-dispatch arrangements (akin to independent contract workers in common law countries). Companies that are not currently compliant with the Interim Provisions must adjust […]

By | January 19th, 2015 ||

United States: Make Sure Smartphones Mean Smart Business: Beware Of Wage-And-Hour Hazards

Mark Tabakman was quoted in the HR Hero article, “Make Sure Smartphones Mean Smart Business: Beware of Wage-And-Hour Hazards.” Full text can be found in the January 12, 2015, issue, but a synopsis is below.

It’s extremely important for employers to make sure their employees’ smartphone use at home isn’t putting their organization at risk of violating wage and hour laws.

Mark Tabakman explains that there is an “explosion of class-action cases” stemming from overtime-eligible […]

By | January 17th, 2015 ||