Rebecca Sulley tells HRNews about practical steps employers are taking to prevent workplace disputes escalating into tribunal claims
UK employers reset ESG strategy as EU moves to cut reporting burdens
James Hay tells HRNews why ESG is being recalibrated globally and what it means for multinational employers
Oman introduces new real estate register law to modernise property regime
A new real estate register that allows issuance of electronic title deeds will bring Oman’s real estate sector in line with regional digitalisation trends, an expert has said.
Taxpayer successfully challenges HMRC information notice in long-running transfer pricing row
A recent rejection of an information notice in a long-running tax battle highlights the requirement for HM Revenue and Customs to justify their information requests, according to experts.
Thai woman detained after US diplomat found dead in Myanmar hotel
An American diplomat was found dead in Myanmar’s largest city, the US State Department said, and members of the diplomatic community in Yangon say a Thai woman has been detained by police in connection with the investigation.
American officials in Thailand and the US embassy in Myanmar referred questions on the case to the State Department, which confirmed the “death of a US government employee” assigned to the embassy in Yangon but gave no other details.
“Out of respect for the privacy of the…
South Africa Supreme Court reinforces strict time limits on arbitral award challenges
A recent ruling by the Supreme Court of Appeal of South Africa (SCA) has highlighted the importance of acting within the strict time limits for set aside relief after arbitration[AF1.1][TM1.2] by relying on the UNCITRAL [TM2.1]Model Law on International Commercial Arbitration, which has been incorporated into South African domestic law and given force of law by the International Arbitration Act 15 of 2017.
What Australian employers need to know after the 2026 annual wage review
Australia’s Fair Work Commission has approved a 6% rise in the national minimum wage and 4.75% increase to all modern award rates in its annual review – at a time of transformation for the organisation.
Malaysia drops probe into ex-anti-corruption chief Azam Baki, says ‘no further action’
Malaysia’s prosecutors have closed a criminal intimidation investigation involving former anti-corruption chief Azam Baki, saying a complaint by businessman Albert Tei did not “meet the legal threshold” for further action.
The decision comes against the backdrop of Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim’s government facing pressure over prosecutorial independence. Anwar had campaigned on a reformist, anti-corruption platform that has since been tested by high-profile dropped cases and delayed…
DIFC court rejects non-compete injunction in energy sector dispute
A recent decision by the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) Courts offers important lessons for employers on the enforceability of non-compete clauses across the DIFC and onshore United Arab Emirates (UAE).
Ireland prepares to introduce ‘savings and investment accounts’
The Irish government is preparing to introduce tax-advantaged savings and investment accounts (SIAs), which are designed to channel some of the deposits of Irish savers into capital markets and indirectly into the EU economy.