Whether it is the earthquakes and tsunami in Japan, with the attendant leak of radioactivity from a nearby nuclear reactor, or civil unrest and upheaval in Egypt, Libya, Bahrain, Yemen and other countries, recent events are grim reminders of how violent and uncertain the world can be. The world’s governments are not alone in their efforts to react and respond to these crises. Many multinational employers also are scrambling to respond to the health and safety concerns of their employees in affected locations and understand their legal obligations and potential liabilities.
Published by Baker and McKenzie, this paper demonstrates the three pillars for companies to consider when sending employees abroad.