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Singapore: New network to develop work injury compensation policies for platform workers

The Platform Workers Work Injury Compensation Network (PWIN) comprises platform companies, insurers and tripartite partners … Please login to view this content or become a member by joining now …

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New Zealand: Off-licence operator to pay record penalty for exploiting migrant workers

The MD of Samra Holdings and associated companies has been fined a record $1 … Please login to view this content or become a member by joining now …

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Japan: Roll out of driverless delivery vehicles in the face of labour shortages

Although the technology has been available for several years, it is now only being trusted to operate freely in public … Please login to view this content or become a member by joining now …

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United Kingdom: Q4 2022 was a period of zero growth, or was it?

As we have demonstrated in our latest edition of Labour Market Trends, UK GDP data is not at all reliable … Please login to view this content or become a member by joining now …

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European Union: Proposed Directive on digital platform work

The European Commission has drawn up a measure that would give greater protection for those employed through digital platforms – effectively placing the burden of proof on employers to demonstrate that such workers are self-employed … Please login to view …

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Canada: Quebec minimum wage is set to rise to $15.25 during May 2023

The increase from the current $14 … Please login to view this content or become a member by joining now …

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South Korea: Recognition of occupational accidents for children with health impairment

Where a pregnant employee’s unborn child suffers from injury, illness, or disability or subsequently dies due to an industrial accident involving the pregnant mother, handling of (or exposure to) harmful substances in the course of performing her duties whilst pregnant …

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Indonesia: VoA and VVE for business meetings

Eligible foreigners may now attend business meetings with a Visa on Arrival (VoA) or a Visitor Visa Exemption Arrangement (VVE) … Please login to view this content or become a member by joining now …

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United Kingdom: What Brexit did

Whatever political views exist about Brexit, the economic consequences are inarguable … Please login to view this content or become a member by joining now …

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USA: Paid supplemental military leave for San Francisco employees

The Military Leave Pay Protection Act will go into effect on 19th February 2023 … Please login to view this content or become a member by joining now …

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USA: Nursing mothers in New York receive additional workplace protection

With effect from 7th June 2023, all employers in New York State will be required to designate a room to allow employees to pump breast milk … Please login to view this content or become a member by joining now …

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United Kingdom: Resolving the mismatch between holiday pay for part-timers and part-year workers

A consultation paper has been issued following the Supreme Court case of Harper Trust and Brazel … Please login to view this content or become a member by joining now …

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Oman: New rules for work engineering permits

All professional engineers, including those so classified in the field of construction, must apply to the Society of Engineers to obtain a formal classification before applying for a new work permit or permit renewal from the Directorate General of Passports …

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United Kingdom: Government consultation on draft code of practice on dismissal and re-engagement

The government has issued its consultation paper concerning a proposed code of practice on ‘dismissal and re-engagement’ … Please login to view this content or become a member by joining now …

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Italy: Public transport voucher to be granted only to low-salary workers

A new decree law [number 5] has reduced the upper earnings limit for receipt of an annual voucher from 35,000 euros to 20,000 euros a year … Please login to view this content or become a member by joining now …

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