South Africa employment law update *

South Africa - October 10 2012
Businesses in South Africa may soon find the benefits of using agency workers far less attractive if proposed amendments to the Labor Relations Act are enacted into law.

Managing global growth – hiring staff before establishing a corporate entity in a new country *

Global, USA - June 26 2012
As a company grows and ventures into new markets, there is often a period during which it wants people on the ground but there is not yet a local corporate entity.

Circular 78 to be replaced - simplified SAFE filings expected *

China - February 24 2012
As you are likely aware, employee equity offers in China are subject to strict foreign exchange processes under Circular 78 issued in 2007 by the State Administration of Foreign Exchange (the "SAFE"). 

Co-authors: Joyce Chen , Jonathan M. Ocker .