Proposed EU directive facilitating intra-corporate transferees *

European Union - September 24 2010
On 13 July the European Commission published its long-awaiting proposal for a new EU Directive on intra‑corporate transferees (ICT), intended to make it easier for multinational corporations to transfer non-EU employees temporarily to another branch or subsidiary located in the EU.

Co-authors: Tal Marnin, Bjoern Theis, Ladislav Smejkal, Stephen Ravenscroft.

New directive capping bankers’ bonuses *

European Union - September 24 2010
The European Parliament agreed at its plenary in Strasbourg on 7 July, on the wording of the new Capital Requirements Directive (the "Directive") following the agreement reached between the European Council and Parliament on 29 June.

Co-authors: Tal Marnin, Bjoern Theis, Ladislav Smejkal, Stephen Ravenscroft.

News in brief *

Global - September 24 2010
In this section we highlight some recent legislative changes which may affect your business.

Co-authors: Tal Marnin, Bjoern Theis, Ladislav Smejkal, Stephen Ravenscroft.

Clarification of rules on pay during pregnancy or maternity leave *

European Union - September 24 2010
The European Court of Justice ("ECJ") has clarified the obligations of employers to pay allowances to workers during pregnancy or maternity leave, where they are temporarily transferred to another job or granted leave from work.

Co-authors: Tal Marnin, Bjoern Theis, Ladislav Smejkal, Stephen Ravenscroft.