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HIRING FOREIGN EMPLOYEES AND RESIDENCE PROCESS IN MOROCCO

Introduction: legal framework Companies in Morocco that wish to hire foreign employees must follow a specific procedure that is regulated by the Moroccan labor code law no 65-99 (The “Labor

The Apostille: A Legal Simplification for the International Recognition of Documents

By Hajar Tehhaf In a globalized world, cross-border exchanges—whether commercial, personal, or judicial—often require the validation of official documents from one country to another. Whether it isa company wishing to establish subsidiaries abroad, a citizen applying for a visa, or the execution of an international judicial decision, the legal recognition of documents plays a crucial role. Three mechanisms are commonly used in this context: the apostille, legalization, and, in some cases, exequatur. Although they share a common goal—ensuring the legalvalidity of documents—their procedures and fields of

From Ideas to Assets: Navigating Intellectual Property Law

By Rima Arrach Intangible assets such as intellectual property rights, customer data, and software now make up over 90% of the value of S&P 500 companies. In contrast, tangible assets,

Employer Obligations in Case of Telecommuting Request for Medical Reasons According to Moroccan Labor Code

According to the Moroccan Labor Code, employers must pay particular attention to employees’ requests to telework for medical reasons. When an employee is declared unfit to continue his or her