Christiana O'Connell-Schizas, Author at Middle East Insights

Managing your workforce in the age of the Coronavirus

March 22, 2020 By Joanna Matthews-Taylor, Christiana O'Connell-Schizas and Ghada El Ehwany 1 Min Read

To navigate the most-pressing issues facing multinational employers amid the COVID-19 pandemic, the Baker McKenzie COVID-19 Global Employer Guide offers jurisdiction-specific guidance across 41 countries including in Egypt, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates. Download the Guide now to read the latest employment law guidance on issues including: legal requirements, practical and operational considerations, and emerging government regulation related to the outbreak. For more information on the virus’ multidisciplinary business and legal implications for your company, visit Baker McKenzie’s Coronavirus Resource Center and contact your Baker…

Saudi Arabia enacts new Franchise Law

November 3, 2019 By George Sayen, Mohammad Al Rasheed, Christiana O'Connell-Schizas and Robert (Bob) Cartwright 3 Mins Read

The long-awaited Saudi Franchise Law will take effect on 22 April 2020 and will apply to all franchises operating wholly or partly within the Kingdom, including franchise agreements entered into before the effective date of the Law (with certain provisions not applying to pre-existing agreements) and including those between foreign franchisors and local franchisees.

End of service gratuity in the UAE and KSA – Limiting your liability when your employee leaves

December 16, 2018 By George Sayen, Joanna Matthews-Taylor, Christiana O'Connell-Schizas and Jennifer Leader 2 Mins Read

End of Service Gratuity (EOSG) rules have been long established in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) and seem, at least on the face of it, straightforward. On termination of employment, employees in the UAE and the KSA are entitled to receive an EOSG provided that certain qualifying conditions are fulfilled.