Angola update of Non-Resident Foreign Workers Presidential Decree
It was published and entered into force on April 24, 2017, Presidential Decree No. 79/17, which approved the amendment and redrafted articles 2 “Scope”, 7 “Duration of the Contract of Employment” and 12 “Remuneration” of Presidential Decree 43/17 of March 6 – (Regulation of the Exercise of Professional Activity of Non-Resident Foreign Worker). According to […]
Legal updates – Mozambique
CIVIL AVIATION LAW The new Civil Aviation Law purpose is to set the bases and general principles to be observed in the area of civil aviation in order to guarantee the safety, regularity, competitiveness and efficiency of air transport operations. This Law repeals the Law no. 21/2009 of 28 September, former Civil Aviation Law. REGULATION ON THE […]
Laws in South Africa that protect HIV positive citizens
For about six million South Africans, living with HIV/Aids comes with the threat of unfair discrimination. An estimated six million South Africans are infected with HIV/Aids, today. Access to progressive treatment, fairness in the workplace and the right to privacy are all serious issues that have elicited strong debate in the past. As we celebrate […]
Legal updates from Mozambique
New regulation regarding the mechanisms and procedures for hiring foreign employees Decree no.37/2016 of 31 August was been recently published adopts the Regulation regarding the Mechanisms and Procedures for Hiring Foreign Employees. This new Regulation comes to repeal the former Decree no.55/2008 of 30 December and adjusts the procedures for hiring to the challenges of […]
South Africa: Reckless lending’s billion rand problem
The winds of change have blown over the finance industry, after a landmark ruling by the Western Cape High Court and Constitutional Court pertaining to certain sections of the Magistrate Court’s Act relating to Emoluments Attachment Orders (EAOs). The case started when businesswoman Wendy Appelbaum found that several of her employees were forced by EAOs […]
Hiring of Foreign Employees by Private Employment Agencies in Mozambique
According to the Notice no. 484/MITRAB/DTM/GD/211/2014, of 17 September 2014, from the Immigration Labor Directorate, the Provincial Labor Directorates must, with immediate effect, cease to receive work permit applications of foreign citizens submitted by Private Employment Agencies, for transfer purposes to third parties or enterprises. The order described in the Notice is based on Article […]
The minimum wage in the private sector of activity
The updates, which were approved by the Council of Ministers are in force with effect from 1 April of this year.
