Global Employment Law
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Aon Moving Its Headquarters to London
Aon President and CEO Greg Case said the move, which must be approved by shareholders, is another step in the firm's strategic plan to grow Aon as a global platform. In particular, London will help Aon grow its business in emerging markets, he said.
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Financial Rewards of International Operations Comes With Potential Employment Costs
The hiring and firing of employees at will, setting working hours, requiring employees to agree to noncompete agreements and even deciding whether to offer health care, vacation or maternity benefits are areas in which American employers enjoy a great deal of latitude, with relatively little...
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Arrest of Mercedes Executive in Alabama Renews Debate Over Immigration Laws
Alabama's immigration law is considered among the toughest in the nation, according to legal experts. Some parts of the code, such as requiring public schools to determine the citizenship status of students and their parents, have been blocked by federal courts.
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Black Firefighter Applicants Can Sue Chicago, Court Rules
The lawsuit alleges the Chicago Fire Department’s test disproportionately classified black applicants as qualified rather than well-qualified, and that it was not a valid test of their firefighting aptitude.
