Tag archives: Outsourcing

Labour law implications of outsourcing in the United Arab Emirates

By guestauthor on August 5, 2013 Posted in Middle East

This article was written by partner Dino Wilkinson and legal consultant Salma Peacock. Outsourcing is a practice used by organisations to reduce costs by transferring portions of work or business functions to third party providers rather than providing the service in-house. This transfer of portions of work or internal business functions to external suppliers has … Continue reading

Is Outsourcing prohibited under Venezuelan Labour Legislation?

By Yanet Aguiar on April 12, 2013 Posted in Latin America, Venezuela

Yes, Outsourcing is prohibited under Venezuelan New Labour Law as long as the contracting of third parties are made to simulate or defraud with the purpose of avoiding the application of the labor legislation. 1. Definition of Outsourcing under the New Labour Law. Outsourcing is understood to be the simulation or fraud committed by employers … Continue reading