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USA: Bringing diversity to Californian boardrooms

The deadline is rapidly approaching when Californian companies with 5+ Directors must have at least two women on their company Boards … Please login to view this content or become a member by joining now …

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Global: HSBC exits or downsizes 77 offices as hybrid work takes hold

Banking Group HSBC Holdings plc has closed or downsized 77 offices around the World as it transitions to hybrid work … Please login to view this content or become a member by joining now …

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Zimbabwe: Mining sector rocked by 79 labour disputes

A total of 62 pending labour disputes are currently before the NEC, the Labour Court or High Court, with the principal causes being alleged unlawful dismissal and non-payment of wages … Please login to view this content or become a …

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India: Covid Level 3 curbs to continue in these 11 districts in Maharashtra

The government of Maharashtra State has decided to maintain level 3 restrictions in 11 Districts – including the city of Pune … Please login to view this content or become a member by joining now …

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USA: Arizona penalizing cities with own minimum wage

The Arizona State legislature is charging the city of Flagstaff US$1 … Please login to view this content or become a member by joining now …

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USA: Ex-Tesla employee wins rare $1 million racial discrimination award

An arbitration award against automotive company Tesla has reportedly cost the company over US$1M for claims made by one employee in respect to race discrimination … Please login to view this content or become a member by joining now …

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Global: Job vacancies

Although many economies, such as the UK and USA, are experiencing a rapid growth in job vacancies and experiencing labour shortages, this is not reflected in many other areas of the World … Please login to view this content or …

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UAE: Vaccine certificates issued overseas will be accepted

COVID-19 vaccination certificates issued abroad are now approved by immigration authorities … Please login to view this content or become a member by joining now …

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Turkey: Severance pay ceiling for 2021 2nd term announced

The maximum sum that may be paid under the Labour Law to a departing employee has just risen by 8 … Please login to view this content or become a member by joining now …

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USA: Biden administration started fast-track deportation procedure for migrant families

The Biden administration has started to expedite repatriation of illegal immigrants … Please login to view this content or become a member by joining now …

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Global: Pay levels

Average hourly increases in manufacturing are currently running at 2 … Please login to view this content or become a member by joining now …

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Senegal: Government warns employers against COVID-19 vaccine mandates

The government has warned employers not to refuse workers entry to company premises if they are not vaccinated … Please login to view this content or become a member by joining now …

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Morocco: Tax-free salary period

Employees finding their first ever job, or who lost their job between 01/03/2020 and 30/09/2020 may take advantage of a tax-free salary period … Please login to view this content or become a member by joining now …

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India: Contractual employees also eligible for maternity leave – Kerala high court

Women on fixed-term and independent contract employment terms are eligible for maternity leave, even if there are short breaks in their service … Please login to view this content or become a member by joining now …

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Germany: In lieu rights not lost due to sick leave

A German collective agreement giving the right to time off, rather than a wage increase remains effective even if the employee is on sick leave when the scheduled leave dates fall due … Please login to view this content or …

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