Employment in Financial Services
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In a rapidly evolving regulatory landscape, employers in the financial services sector must ensure they are fully compliant with local employment rules and procedures. Helping to mitigate risk, IEL’s guide provides clear answers to the key issues facing employers in the sector
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02. Are there particular pre-screening measures that need to be taken when engaging a financial services employee? Does this vary depending on seniority or type of role? In particular, is there any form of regulator-specified reference that has to be provided by previous employers in the financial services industry?
02. Are there particular pre-screening measures that need to be taken when engaging a financial services employee? Does this vary depending on seniority or type of role? In particular, is there any form of regulator-specified reference that has to be provided by previous employers in the financial services industry?
Brazil
Brazil
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The law does not require specific procedures or measures before hiring. However, depending on the activities the employee performs, specific certification may be necessary.
13. Are there any particular rules that apply in relation to the use of post-termination restrictive covenants for employees in the financial services sector?
13. Are there any particular rules that apply in relation to the use of post-termination restrictive covenants for employees in the financial services sector?
Brazil
Brazil
- at Tortoro Madureira & Ragazzi Advogados
- at Tortoro Madureira & Ragazzi Advogados
- at Tortoro Madureira & Ragazzi Advogados
- at Tortoro Madureira & Ragazzi Advogados
Yes, restrictive covenants are possible for financial service employees. However, restrictions on work in other companies in the sector (non-competition) must be paid for less than 24 months. These criteria are not provided for by law, but were constructed by Brazilian courts when adjudicating on this issue.