Coronavirus (COVID-19) is having an unprecedented impact on the world’s economy, including historic stock market declines, a virtual standstill in business and leisure travel, closures of schools and businesses, and a focus on “social distancing” through remote working (or not … […]
The unfortunate spread of COVID-19 throughout Italy led to some interesting legislative measures. Smart Working Thanks to a Decree of the Prime Minister adopted on March 1, 2020, employers could employ their workers by remote working, even without the individual … […]
The coronavirus has significantly impacted supply chains across the globe, and while companies experiencing production limitations due to reduced inventories are turning to their supply agreements for remedies, these same companies may also face important labor and employment considerations as a result … […]
The European Parliament’s negotiating team reached a deal with the Council on 18 December 2019 on EU-wide rules to help crowdfunding services function smoothly and to foster cross-border business funding. Crowdfunding is progressively more of an alternative form of finance … […]
Changes to legislation in Australia will result in expats disposing of their main residences or returning to Australia to resume residency for tax purposes. Legislation assented to on 12 December 2019 has radically amended the availability of the main residence … […]
The government of Brazil is continuing to push forward its plan to privatize a number of state-owned and state-controlled assets and expand partnerships with private companies. With this in mind, Ally Law member firm Cascione Pulino Boulos Advogados (São Paulo … […]
As of 11pm this evening (31 January 2020), the maps adorning the walls of the EU Council will be re-drawn to show the United Kingdom moving from the blue and yellow-starred colouring of a Member State to the rather less … […]
2020 has brought with it changes to both the Massachusetts minimum wage and the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) — changes that employers (and employees) should be aware of. On January 1, 2020, the Massachusetts minimum wage moved from $12 … […]
The California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) went into effect on January 1, 2020. The CCPA affects all businesses collecting or storing data about California residents (an estimated 500,000 businesses nationwide). It imposes significant compliance obligations upon the businesses within its … […]
As of January 1, 2020, minimum wage increases will affect employers in numerous US states and localities. Under the federal Fair Labor Standards Act, the minimum wage for non-exempt employees remains at $7.25 per hour, but if a state or … […]
