The Association of Corporate Counsel and Laurence Simons surveyed corporate legal departments to learn more about their teams in Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA). The ACC/Laurence Simons 2012 EMEA Legal Department Survey is available to members and non-members.
Upon the enactment of Brazilian Law 9876/99, of November 26, 1999, a part of the system of social contribution payable by companies was modified, and one of the contributions payable by companies was fixed at 15% of the invoice for services rendered by work cooperatives. However, it seems that the requirement for the engaging companies to pay a 15% contribution on the invoices for services from work cooperatives is totally unconstitutional. This article explains the unconstitutionality of this law and discusses the impact of recent court decisions pertaining to this issue.
This article deals with employees wishing to contribute to Brazilian social security while working outside of the country.
In managing a global workforce, companies need to know varying regional regulations, balance the law with corporate policies, and understand cultural differences and how law and policy can be practically applied. Let this article be your guide to meeting the employment and labor challenges of a multinational company.
This article discusses key processes, issues and tips regarding employment litigation in several jurisdictions around the world.
In this article, learn the consequences employers face when employees work in a high noise environment.
A review of the potential liabilities companies in Brazil face from collective moral damages in employment litigation.
A review of "moral damages" inflicted upon on employer by its employee. Acts such as unsuitable behavior, bad procedure, competition and, in particular, the violation of professional secrecy can give rise to "moral damages."
In this guide, in-house counsel at multinational companies can learn about global labor regulations, termination practices, discrimination law, collective dismissals, and more.
This article discusses the expatriation of foreign executives to Brazil (called 'expatriates'), coming from companies outside Brazil regarding Social Security.