Employment Law Client Strategies in the Middle East and Africa provides an authoritative, insider's perspective on understanding the nuances of representing clients in employment law matters in Middle Eastern and African countries. Featuring partners from law firms across the region, including top attorneys from South Africa, Israel, and the United Arab Emirates, these experts guide the reader through the history and development of employment law in these countries and discuss recent trends, pending changes, and noteworthy cases that local and international attorneys should be aware of. These top lawyers reveal their advice on developing compliance programs, handling interactions with government agencies, responding to notices of legal violations, and understanding variations among labor courts. Emphasizing the impact of the global economic crisis on labor and employment law, the authors highlight the most common issues that employers struggle with during difficult financial times, such as termination and severance pay, and discuss the role attorneys can play in resolving these issues. From developing strategies for clients with multinational connections to incorporating new legislation into current practices, these leaders provide advice on mitigating clients violations risks, resolving employer-employee disputes, and identifying the effects of the region's unique political and legal climate. The different niches represented and the breadth of perspectives presented enable readers to get inside some of the great legal minds of today, as these experienced lawyers offer up their thoughts around the keys to navigating employment law in the Middle East and Africa.
Inside the Minds provides readers with proven business intelligence from C-Level executives and lawyers (Chairman, CEO, CFO, CMO, Partner) from the world's most respected companies and firms nationwide. Each chapter is comparable to an essay/thought leadership piece and is a future-oriented look at where an industry, profession, or topic is heading and the most important issues for the future. Each author has been selected based upon their experience and C-level standing within the professional community.
Chapters Include:
1. Leila Alem Hammoud, Partner, Alem and Associates Law Firm- "A Look at Lebanon and Beyond"
2. Ala Z. M. Jardaneh, Partner, Jardaneh Law Firm- "A View from Jordan: Labor and Employment Issues in the Middle East"
3. Ofer Dekel, Partner, GKH Law Offices- "An Israeli Labor and Employment Law Perspective"
4. Retha Beerman, Director, DLA Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr Inc.- "The Challenge of Adapting South African Law in Multinational Situations"
5. Stuart WalkerPartner, Afridi & Angell- "Understanding Employment Law Issues in the United Arab Emirates"
Appendices Include:
Appendix A: Aleris Employment Agreement (Limited Term Agreement as per Lebanese Law)
Appendix B: Employment Agreement Dubai (UAE)
Appendix C: Lebanese Labor Laws
Appendix D: Cases and Treaties
