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- 19-12-2022
Edith Nordmann, Managing Partner & Attorney at Law at ACG International, was felicitated with the “Outstanding Leadership Award” at the Law 2.0 Conference for her exceptional contributions to the global legal sector. She was recognized before established industry professionals at the InterContinental, Dubai Festival City, UAE, on December 16–18, 2022.
Her exceptional contributions to the legal sector paved her way to receiving global recognition at the Law 2.0 Conference.
Article
- 16-12-2022
A summary dismissal is very drastic and a last resort to allow the employer to dismiss an employee immediately in case of an urgent reason. Theft, fraud, threats and violence come to mind when asked for a reason, but refusal of work without good reason can also lead to summary dismissal.
An employer, as the stronger party, is expected to handle summary dismissal with due diligence and exercise due diligence towards an employee based on good employment practice.
In the case of summary dismissal, the relationship between the requirement of promptness and the duty of care taken must be considered.
Proper preparation can ensure that the employer is not caught off guard by the court. Taking timely legal advice is one of them. ACG International is specialised and experienced in assisting both employers and employees in issues of (dismissal) grounds. It is important for both employers and employees that these matters are and remain on the right track.
Article
- 15-11-2022
Despite the efforts of policy makers, the pay gap (the difference between men's and women's wages) remains a major problem to be addressed. It can seem overwhelming and often employers do not know exactly where and how to start. Such issues can cause problems and create a tense working atmosphere. ACG International can help employers create transparency.
Article
- 15-07-2022
Performing projects in Switzerland can be very interesting to international companies, especially since it’s generally well paid. However Switzerland is not a member of the European Union (EU) and therefore different rules apply.
Article
- 09-05-2022
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is a federation of seven emirates (Abu Dhabi, Ajman, Dubai, Fujairah, Ras Al Khaimah, Sharjah and Umm Al Quwain) located along the eastern side of the Arabian Peninsula.
Publication
- 22-04-2022
The German population is more than 83 million. And yet the German is not really mobile within the country. There is a strong attachment to the region itself. Germany has 16 provinces ('Bundesländer') and each Bundesland has its own particularities - also in terms of industry or business preferences.
Article
- 15-04-2022
Edith Nordmann is managing partner at ACG International. Prior to that she has worked for fifteen years as an attorney for international clients. In this interview we meet her.
Article
- 31-05-2021
After seven years of negotiations, Switzerland pulled the plug on 26 May 2021 of years of efforts to sign a historic partnership agreement with the EU. Due to 'substantial differences on some key aspects', further talks make no sense, according to the Swiss.
Article
- 31-08-2020
Part 1 – Is the employer liable if an employee gets infected with Corona at work?
The Dutch Government has still not introduced an obligation to wear face masks in order to be protected against Covid-19. In fact, while Amsterdam and Rotterdam announced a few weeks ago that they desperately wanted to introduce a legal requirement to wear face masks in busy public places, it has already been decided after 2 weeks to abolish the face mask obligation.