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SHRM 2017 Annual Conference & Exposition
This session will offer a step-by-step guide to best practices in preparing and managing employment contracts around the world.
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This session is designed for U.S.-based HR professionals who are responsible for management of employment relationships outside the U.S. Topics related to compensation, benefits, paid time off, statutory obligations, notice pay, separation pay, job descriptions, working conditions, trade secrets and noncompetition, and other key components to an employment agreement will be covered. Various jurisdictions will be referenced, including China, Brazil, Canada, Mexico, Germany,  United Kingdom, UAE among others. This session will:

  • Review and highlight the basic concepts and key components related to drafting compliant international employment contracts.
  • Highlighs common errors and mistakes in drafting that easily can be avoided.
  • Use examples from multiple international jurisdictions to highlight special considerations, unique compliance issues and provide an illustration of practical aspects of the points made throughout the session.
 
Date(s) & Time(s): 
Tuesday, June 20, 2017 - 2:15pm to 3:30pm
Presenter: 
William David Wright
Partner
Fisher & Phillips LLP
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William D. Wight is a partner in the Philadelphia and Washington, D.C. offices and is the chair of the firm's International Employment Practice Group.  He counsels employers on various global employment, compensation and benefit issues related to employees abroad, as well as foreign nationals working in the U.S. and the employment of the U.S. permanent residents and citizens abroad.  Bill has worked with compliance issues related to hiring, retention and separation of employees in a multitude of jurisdictions.  His experience with global employment issues has helped him assist our clients with international operations on all sevel continents including Antarctica.  Bill has assisted clients with the implementation of strategic planning and policy development with respect to global HR practices and policies.  He has also assisted clients with the management of litigation and employment controversy matters in numerous international jurisdictions.  Bill has also counseled clients based outside the United States with the special considerations that are required when complying with U.S. employment and employee benefit rules and regulations. Bill is regularly involved with resolving questions related to privacy and data protection issues.  

SESSIONS:
Location: 
283-285
Amount of Credit: 
1.25
Credit Type: 
•SHRM PDCs
Session Type: 
Concurrent Session
Competency: 
HR Expertise
Critical Evaluation
Global & Cultural Effectiveness
Intended Audience: 
Senior-Level
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Global HR

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