WLN tag: #companylaw
UK: Ungagging of victims of harassment and discrimination
Employers will no longer be able to use a gagging clause to silence victims of harassment and discrimination under proposed new employment legislation. A confidentiality provision in a Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) including an Employment Contract and Settlement Agreement will be unenforceable if it prevents a worker from making an allegation or disclosure about harassment or […]
Restoring Control at UK Borders
Sweeping reform of the UK’s immigration rules to “restore control” at our borders will take effect from 22 July 2025. The Government introduced its White Paper ‘Restoring Control Over the Immigration System’ because of “exploitation” of the Skilled Worker visa route and other UK visas. The following changes will be implemented this month. Other changes […]
NL: More security for flex workers: what does the new bill mean?
On 19 May 2025, the Bill on More Security for Flex Workers (Wetsvoorstel meer zekerheid voor flexwerkers) was submitted to the House of Representatives by the Minister of Social Affairs and Employment. The aim of the bill is to offer flexible workers, such as employees with a fixed-term employment contract and on-call and temporary workers, more […]
Austria: The practical significance of the Business Judgement Rule
The Business Judgement Rule as a Liability Privilege for Board Members The Business Judgement Rule (BJR) regulated in Section 25 (1a) of the German Limited Liability Companies Act (GmbHG) and Section 84 (1a) of the German Stock Corporation Act (AktG) is understood to be a legally enshrined liability privilege in favour of board members and managing directors, […]
NL: Bill on the implementation of the Wage Transparency Directive for men and women
On 7 June 2023, the European Wage Transparency Directive entered into force. Member States of the European Union, including the Netherlands, must implement this directive in their own legislation. The intention is to regulate this implementation by means of the bill ‘Implementation of the Wage Transparency Directive for Men and Women’. Content of the bill […]
UAE: How does the Credit Information Law of the UAE assess your Creditworthiness?
Introduction: The Federal Law No. 6 of 2010 on Credit Information regulates the activities of Credit Information of an individual including its request, collection, keeping, analysis, classification, use, circulation and protection and whatever relates to such Information. The law defines Credit Information as information that indicates a person’s eligibility and creditworthiness. Such information may include […]
UAE: Dubai allows free zone businesses to expand to mainland
Introduction: The Dubai government has recently allowed the companies in free zones to expand in the mainland Dubai. The decision was taken through Executive Council Resolution No 11 of 2025 and is aimed to increase investment and promote growth in the region. This move forms part of the Dubai Economic Agenda (D33), which targets a […]
UAE: "Know your Client" Law
The introduction of Federal Decree-Law No. (30) of 2024 (the “Law”), establishing a “Know Your Client” (KYC) Digital Platform, enabling identity verification is an important step forward for the United Arab Emirates (UAE) whereby UAE has committed to tackle financial crimes in the country. Objectives The decree law aims at achieving the following objectives: KYC […]
UAE: National Register for Carbon Credits and its impact on business in the UAE
The UAE’s cabinet recently adopted Cabinet Resolution No. (67) of 2024, which aims to reduce GHG emissions to achieve climate neutrality in 2050 and regulate the registration of carbon credits in the nation. Scope of application: The Cabinet resolution applies to the following: Measuring, reporting, and verification requirements: The resolution provides comprehension methods and forms […]
UAE: How does the UAE enforce minimum Emirati employment targets in the private sector?
The UAE has through the Federal Decree Law No. 9/2024, recently amended the Federal Law Regarding the Regulation of Employment Relationship 2021 to discourage Fictitious Employment that has been taking place in the UAE to fulfil the Emirati Employment Targets. The law aims to effectively implement the Emiratization Policy that the UAE government has introduced […]