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The United Kingdom's Agency Worker Regulations 2010: How Do They Affect You?
With an ever changing economic climate, temporary workers have played an important role in providing flexibility for U.K. businesses. However, that may change as a result of the Agency Workers Regulations 20101 ("the Regulations"), which came into force on October 1, 2011. Indeed, employers have been awaiting their introduction with unease. Essentially, these regulations give temporary agency workers who work on assignments of 12 weeks or more the same entitlement to basic employment terms and conditions as comparable permanent employees.
What Increased Foreign Corrupt Practice Act Enforcement Means for Companies
The Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (“FCPA”) increasingly presents a critical compliance challenge for U.S. companies engaged in global transactions. With news of a record judicial forfeiture by an individual acting as an agent of a joint venture, such companies should consider stepping up their FCPA compliance efforts.
Cross-Border Benefits.
Foreign companies with U.S. operations should be aware of the compliance requirements imposed by employee benefit laws (including federal tax laws and the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, or ERISA) in order to avoid the risks and liabilities that can arise either from litigation brought by employees, or as a result of government enforcement that could lead to excise taxes and penalties.
Workforce Retention Issues Impacting Foreign Employees During the Economic Downturn.
As we all know, many employers across the United States are facing difficult workforce right-sizing decisions due to steep declines in revenues, decreased demand for goods and services, and an extremely tight credit market.
