Arbitration Clyde & Co cannot block UAE-based lawyer suing in Dubai, English court rules Novel decision found local law requirements supersede London arbitration clause in partner’s employment contract Pensions Hong Kong firms brace for contemplated pension contribution hike City has one of the fastest aging and longest living populations in the world Benefits Air India finds widespread abuse of staff travel perks Some employees sold free tickets for profit, internal investigation claims Wellbeing Open-plan offices linked to increased risk of bullying in Sweden Study finds more interactive work settings can normalise harassment, discourage job satisfaction and productivity Restructuring Squire Patton Boggs: What the UK’s Employment Rights Act means for restructurings and distressed acquisitions Businesses will need to start consultation processes earlier and carefully consider workforce reductions under new legislation Disputes Video game CEO reinstated after pretextual firing to dodge bonus payouts, court rules Publisher accused of “months-long campaign” to delay game’s release, thereby sabotaging financial goals Disputes KFC settles shift rest class action in Australia Fast-food giant agrees to pay nearly AU$29m to staff unlawfully denied ten-minute breaks Crime Bosch fined nearly £1.7m in Brazil over court expert bribery scheme Former compliance manager accused of manipulating reports in more than 80 lawsuits Modern Slavery US launches investigations into forced labour in economic partners Insufficient modern slavery bars leave US at a disadvantage in global trade, says Trump admin Events Global Employment Summit International Employment Lawyer is delighted to announce that the third Global Employment Summit will take place on Thursday 15th October at Convene 117 W 46th Street, New York.The full-day event will bring together leading in-house counsel, HR and ER professionals, and private practitioners from across the world to take a deep dive into the key issues impacting the management of global workforces from the vantage point of US-headquartered multinationals. Research IEL Monitor IEL Monitor is a forward-looking, fully searchable database of upcoming and prospective employment and labour legislation from around the world, designed to alert in-house teams of new laws and regulations, and support timely compliance. Private Practice Leaders “Evolution, not revolution”: Susannah Kintish takes the helm at Mishcon de Reya Private Practice Leaders Quarterbacking complexity: Inside Ogletree’s global reorganisations practice In-house interview Giving back while holding the line in-house