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Poland: Questions raised by mass layoff

It has been reported by the Polish Press Agency that the automotive parts company APTIV Services SA in Krakow recently dismissed 250 employees without notice … Please login to view this content or become a member by joining now …

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Japan: Constraints felt by companies raising pay levels

A recent survey of SME’s conducted by Tokyo Shoko Research has found that 85% of such companies across Japan planned to increase pay levels this year … Please login to view this content or become a member by joining now …

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Italy: Expatriate expenses not counted as TFR

An employee who has been engaged in working abroad and is subject to termination whilst still engaged on their Italian employment contract will still qualify for severance in the form of returned TFR contributions … Please login to view this …

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Germany: Employer wins case to use AI

One of the most unfortunate aspects of German labour law is the scope it gives works councils to block so many beneficial and innovatory actions by company management … Please login to view this content or become a member by …

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USA: Occupational injury and illness reporting. Deadline imminent.

The OSHA has introduced a mandatory system of annual online recording and reporting … Please login to view this content or become a member by joining now …

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Canada: B.C.’s minimum wage to increase (1st June 2024)

British Columbia (B … Please login to view this content or become a member by joining now …

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Iran: Change in state retirement age

The Islamic Consultative Assembly (Parliament) has just raised the retirement age for men from 60 to 62 … Please login to view this content or become a member by joining now …

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China: New measure to protect gig worker rights

84 million workers engaged in ride-hailing, food delivery, transport and home services will soon start to enjoy minimum wage protection … Please login to view this content or become a member by joining now …

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India: Legality of State hiring quota

The government of the State of Haryana has appealed to the Supreme Court against a ruling by the Punjab and Haryana High Court concerning its State Local Candidates Employment Act, 2020 … Please login to view this content or become …

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European Union: Romania, Bulgaria set to partially enter Schengen zone

As of 31st March 2024, air and sea border controls between the Schengen Member States and Bulgaria and Romania will be lifted, but land border checks will remain in place for the time being … Please login to view this …

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Greece: 2024 Labour Day postponed

The mandatory Labour Day holiday of 1st May 2024 has been postponed until Tuesday, 7th May 2024 due to the fact that it will otherwise coincide with Holy Wednesday … Please login to view this content or become a member …

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Iceland: Average working hours (2023)

In 2023, the total hours worked were on average 32 … Please login to view this content or become a member by joining now …

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Andorra: Youth Mobility Scheme with UK launched

Young people (between the ages of 18 and 30) from Andorra and the UK will now have the chance to travel to, live and work in each other’s countries for up to 2 years … Please login to view this …

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New Zealand: Rise in RSE wage threshold (1st April 2024)

Recognised Seasonal Employer (RSE) workers must be paid at or above the New Zealand minimum wage, plus 10% (currently, totalling NZD$25 … Please login to view this content or become a member by joining now …

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Romania: Job incentives for unemployed young workers

The Ministry of Labour has launched a number of schemes to encourage job search activities … Please login to view this content or become a member by joining now …

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