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Modernisation Of The Non-compete Clause: Legislative Proposal Introduces Far-reaching Changes
The Dutch government is proposing substantial reforms to non-compete clause legislation that would fundamentally alter how employers can restrict employee mobility. Under the draft amendments, employers seeking to enforce non-compete clauses would face mandatory compensation requirements of 50% of monthly salary, strict time limits, and new validity requirements including geographical scope specifications. These changes aim to balance employer interests in protecting business information with employee freed
Netherlands Employment
LL
Loyens & Loeff
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¿Qué pasa si la empresa no responde ante una solicitud de adaptación de jornada?
El Tribunal Supremo analiza las consecuencias jurídicas cuando una empresa no abre el proceso de negociación obligatorio tras una solicitud de adaptación de jornada laboral para conciliación familiar. La sentencia establece criterios claros sobre cuándo procede la concesión automática de la adaptación solicitada y las obligaciones empresariales en este procedimiento.
Spain Employment
Gómez-Acebo & Pombo
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Why Ireland’s Legal Market Offers Exciting Opportunities For Future Lawyers
Partner Trish McCarvill shares insights on building a career in tax law at Winston Taylor's rapidly expanding Dublin office, which has grown to nearly 50 lawyers since its launch. She discusses the firm's new trainee program and emphasizes the importance of commercial awareness, curiosity, and professional relationships for aspiring lawyers looking to grow with the practice.
Ireland Employment
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Winston Taylor
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Employee Benefits & Compensation

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Developments On Equity Incentives For Employees: Supreme Court Rules On Tax Deduction
The Dutch Supreme Court has ruled on a critical question regarding the tax deductibility of cash bonuses paid to employees in exchange for surrendering conditional stock options that never vested. This case examines whether the Deduction Limitation applies when stock options are bought out before becoming unconditional, with significant implications for how employers structure equity-based compensation arrangements.
Netherlands Tax
LL
Loyens & Loeff
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Bavarian Tax Authorities Comment On Tax Treatment Of Employee ‘Hurdle Shares’
The Bavarian State Tax Office has issued groundbreaking guidance on hurdle shares, a specialized employee participation instrument featuring negative liquidation preferences. This ruling addresses critical questions about when and how these shares trigger taxable income, distinguishing between the initial issuance and subsequent disposal of shares. The decree provides clarity on whether proceeds constitute employment income or capital gains, potentially reshaping Germany's startup compensation landscape.
Germany Tax
GT
Greenberg Traurig, LLP
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Modernisation Of The Non-compete Clause: Legislative Proposal Introduces Far-reaching Changes
The Dutch government is proposing substantial reforms to non-compete clause legislation that would fundamentally alter how employers can restrict employee mobility. Under the draft amendments, employers seeking to enforce non-compete clauses would face mandatory compensation requirements of 50% of monthly salary, strict time limits, and new validity requirements including geographical scope specifications. These changes aim to balance employer interests in protecting business information with employee freed
Netherlands Employment
LL
Loyens & Loeff
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¿Qué pasa si la empresa no responde ante una solicitud de adaptación de jornada?
El Tribunal Supremo analiza las consecuencias jurídicas cuando una empresa no abre el proceso de negociación obligatorio tras una solicitud de adaptación de jornada laboral para conciliación familiar. La sentencia establece criterios claros sobre cuándo procede la concesión automática de la adaptación solicitada y las obligaciones empresariales en este procedimiento.
Spain Employment
Gómez-Acebo & Pombo
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Why Ireland’s Legal Market Offers Exciting Opportunities For Future Lawyers
Partner Trish McCarvill shares insights on building a career in tax law at Winston Taylor's rapidly expanding Dublin office, which has grown to nearly 50 lawyers since its launch. She discusses the firm's new trainee program and emphasizes the importance of commercial awareness, curiosity, and professional relationships for aspiring lawyers looking to grow with the practice.
Ireland Employment
WT
Winston Taylor
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Employment Litigation/ Tribunals

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¿Qué pasa si la empresa no responde ante una solicitud de adaptación de jornada?
El Tribunal Supremo analiza las consecuencias jurídicas cuando una empresa no abre el proceso de negociación obligatorio tras una solicitud de adaptación de jornada laboral para conciliación familiar. La sentencia establece criterios claros sobre cuándo procede la concesión automática de la adaptación solicitada y las obligaciones empresariales en este procedimiento.
Spain Employment
Gómez-Acebo & Pombo
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Whistleblowing

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Hinweisgeberschutz nur bei Nutzung des vorgesehenen Meldewegs
The Regional Labor Court of Lower Saxony has issued significant rulings clarifying that whistleblower protection only applies when employees utilize the designated reporting channels established by their organization. These decisions establish important precedents for how companies must structure their whistleblower systems and what protections employees can expect when reporting misconduct.
Germany Employment
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Luther Luxembourg S.A.
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Video: Protected Disclosures In Ireland – Episode 5
When a worker raises a protected disclosure in Ireland, employers must follow specific legal procedures under the Protected Disclosures Act 2014. This video outlines the critical steps organisations need to take, from establishing internal reporting channels to conducting proper investigations and avoiding criminal offences. Understanding these requirements is essential for maintaining compliance and protecting both whistleblowers and the organisation.
Ireland Employment
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William Fry
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Part III: Tools For Internal Investigations I: Employee Interviews
German employment law requires employees to cooperate with internal investigations through fact-finding interviews, but this duty operates within strict boundaries of fairness, proportionality, and whistleblower protection. Organizations must balance their need to secure facts quickly with procedural safeguards including corporate counsel warnings, neutral questioning, representation rights, and compliance with the Whistleblower Protection Act's confidentiality and anti-retaliation requirements.
Germany Employment
MB
Mayer Brown
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