Employment Law Client Strategies in the Middle East and Africa : Leading Lawyers on Understanding Local Courts, Addressing Compliance Issues, and Resolving Employer-Employee Disputes (Inside the Minds)

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 form 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 development compliance programs, handing 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 up 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. Book jacket.