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Eversheds launches new mobile application for HR professionals
International law firm Eversheds has launched a global, interactive employment law guide available via a downloadable application (app). The app is available for use on iPhones, BlackBerrys and via the internet on regular desktops or laptops.
Coverage
The app provides answers to commonly asked questions on employment law issues, covering over 25 countries - including France, Germany, Italy, Hong Kong, the USA and the UK - and four continents.
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Content
The app offers information in a “Question and Answer” format on issues surrounding the life-cycle of an employment contract, from engaging an employee and the employment contract itself, right through to termination of a contract.
The app also includes information on:
Key employment terms and conditions, minimum wage, probationary period, holiday entitlement and working time.
Family friendly rights, maternity, paternity, and adoption leave and pay, flexible work and time off for dependants.
Atypical employment contracts. part-time contracts, fixed-term contracts and zero-hours contracts.
A final word
"The business world is increasingly operating across multiple jurisdictions and geographical boundaries. Launching this app today, we hope that we will be able to help HR professionals in resolving what are in our experience, the most commonly asked employment queries. As a firm we are continually looking at how we can work to develop a seamless international service and in launching this app, we anticipate that we will save businesses both time and money.” - Martin Warren, Partner and Head of Eversheds’ HR Group.
Want to know more?
The app is available for you to use free of charge. Click here for full instructions on how to access and use the guide, as well as system requirement information.
Eversheds LLP and its worldwide offices have over 4,500 people who provide services to the private and public sector business and finance community. Access to all these services is provided through 46 international offices in 28 jurisdictions. “Eversheds combines local market knowledge and access with the specialisms, resources and international capability of one of the world’s largest law firms.” For more information visit www.eversheds.com.