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Australia: More employees will be able to request flexible working arrangements
From 6th June 2023, the right to request flexible working arrangements will also apply to: (1) … Please login to view this content or become a member by joining now …
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United Kingdom: Progress with the Strikes (Minimum Service Levels) Bill
Whilst private sector employers are largely unaffected by this pending legislation, it will have a potential impact on the operations of companies via their reliance on power transmission and the health service … Please login to view this content or …
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Poland: President signs labour code amendment
The principal changes are the addition of a new section on remote work and a facility to carry out checks to ensure workers are not under the influence of alcohol … Please login to view this content or become a …
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Italy: Grants to achieve gender equality certification
The Lombardy region has set up a special fund to help SMEs which have an HQ in the region to gain gender equality certification … Please login to view this content or become a member by joining now …
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Hungary: Commuting cost reimbursement
The Labour Code obliges employers to contribute towards the costs of travel in connection with the employment relationship … Please login to view this content or become a member by joining now …
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Germany: Face mask restrictions virtually come to an end
From 1st March 2023, the Federal Ministry of health has removed most restrictions, including when attending a medical facility … Please login to view this content or become a member by joining now …
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France: Economy flatlines, but inflation rising more than expected
The National Institute of Statistics and Economic Studies (INSEE) has reported that GDP rose by just 0 … Please login to view this content or become a member by joining now …
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European Union: Whistleblowers are protected under the European Convention – European Court of Human Rights
The case concerned an employee who came across evidence of tax evasion … Please login to view this content or become a member by joining now …
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Czech Republic: Minimum wage hike (2023)
The rate has risen from CZK 16,200 (US$738) a month to CZK17,300 (US$788) a month or CZK103 … Please login to view this content or become a member by joining now …
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USA: AI and automated systems become a new target for discriminatory reform
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has been hearing testimony concerning the possible dangers of AI and automated systems (AIAS) for vulnerable groups – particularly during the hiring process … Please login to view this content or become a member …
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India: Despite population being unknown, India is set to become most populous country in world
Although India is set to become the World’s most populous country in April 2023, no one actually knows its true population … Please login to view this content or become a member by joining now …
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United Kingdom: Legal services board to consult on the misuse of non-disclosure agreement
Employers should be aware that the Legal Services Board is about to review the use of gagging orders in NDAs … Please login to view this content or become a member by joining now …
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Italy: Transition period may apply to ‘generational relay’ schemes
Employers are often not aware that bilateral solidarity funds exist to assist employees up to 36 months away from retirement to retire early, as long as their job is filled by someone under the age of 36 … Please login …
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Germany: Court declares dismissal for frequent absences to be unjustified
A long-service employee had been frequently absent during the years 2014-2020 … Please login to view this content or become a member by joining now …
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USA: Los Angeles announces minimum wage increases
With effect from 1st July 2023, the hourly minimum wage in the city of Los Angeles will rise to $16 … Please login to view this content or become a member by joining now …
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