Recent news
Latest items of recent news relevant to Americas as reported in our fortnightly newswire ‘Dernières nouvelles’.
El Salvador: New law fosters labour market inclusion for people with disabilities
Although some parts of the 2020 law on the protection of people with disabilities are now legally effective, non-compliance is not subject to formal sanctions until next January …
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El Salvador: Telework provisions
Decree number 600 now governs all forms of teleworking and guarantees that teleworkers enjoy the same basic rights as those in conventional roles …
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South America: Immigration integration approved for Bolivia, Colombia, Ecuador and Peru
Under the approved Andean Immigration Statute (EstatutoMigratorio Andino), effective 13th August 2021, eligible citizens of Bolivia, Colombia, Ecuador and Peru (the full members of the Andean Community – CAN) will be able to live and work in another member country for up to two years with an Andean Temporary Residence permit …
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Kuwait :: Hiring and operating restrictions
It is a novel feature of Kuwaitee labour law that domestic labour law is not applicable to employees whose head office is located outside Kuwait, unless the company has a branch or representative office in Kuwait …
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Dominica: Government is offering 18-month visa to remote workers
Under an amendment to its immigration law, eligible digital nomads may relocate to Dominica and work remotely for up to 18 months under the “Work in Nature (WIN) Extended Stay Visa” …
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Curaçao: Government introduces new digital nomad visa
The government of Curaçao (a Dutch Caribbean island) has launched its “@HOME in Curaçao” program, which allows professionals to work and live on the island for six months, with an option of renewal for another six months …
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Latin America/Caribbean: Impact of COVID-19 on employment
According to the Inter-American Development Bank, the net impact within the informal economy across the region due the pandemic will be a loss of 7 …
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BVI: New entry permit procedures
All those wishing to enter the country are required to complete applications on the Gateway portal at least 24 hours before travel date and time …
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Bahamas: Unemployment benefit programme
Special unemployment benefit assistance for those who have lost their jobs due to the pandemic has been further extended through the end of January 2021 …
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BVI: Employee lay-off period extended until January 2021
The temporary lay-off period for employees (the time that may elapse before an employer must pay severance to any employee who has been laid off) has been extended by a further 3 months until 31st January next year …
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Cayman Islands: Legislation to outlaw stalking
It has been 8 years since a law was first drafted to protect employees from sexual harassment …
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Dominican Republic: Inflation rises further in September 2020
Retail price Inflation in the Dominican Republic rose for the fourth consecutive month to 5 …
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Cayman Islands: Global Citizen Concierge Program (GCCP)
Amongst the many digital nomad schemes for working remotely we have reported in recent months comes by far the most attractive option for company employees – in the Cayman Islands, an autonomous British Overseas Territory in the Western Caribbean Sea …
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Anguilla: Live and work on the Caribbean island of Anguilla for up to a year
This British overseas territory is the second Caribbean island to launch a one-year nomad-style visa – they simply entitle “escape“ …
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Barbados: New immigration policy to attract remote workers
The 12-month “Barbados Welcome Stamp” – a special visa for remote workers who want to work and live in this Caribbean country – is now open for application …
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