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Cape Verde: Remote working visa launched
Digital nomads and other remote workers from Europe, North America, the Community of Portuguese Speaking Countries (CPLP) and Economic Community of West African States (CEDEAO) may now apply to reside and work in Cape Verde for 6 months to one …
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Switzerland: Allianz extends paternity leave from 2 to 8 weeks
Currently, under Swiss legislation, fathers are permitted two weeks paternity leave on the birth of their child … Please login to view this content or become a member by joining now …
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Canada: Credit for contributions to the health services fund extended until August 28, 2021 in Quebec
Employers in Quebec that benefit from the Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy (CEWS), with employees on paid furloughed leave, may now claim health service fund credits until 28th August 2021 … Please login to view this content or become a member …
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Global: First trial participants vaccinated with Oxford COVID-19 variant vaccine
A new trial began on 27th June 2021 of a modified version of the Oxford/AstraZeneca vaccine … Please login to view this content or become a member by joining now …
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Germany: No vacation cut due to short-time work
The Osnabrück Labor Court has ruled that if an employee is asked to undertake “short-time” working then their corresponding right to paid vacation leave under the Federal Leave Act is not affected … Please login to view this content or …
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Ghana: Daily minimum wage increased to GH₵12.53
The national daily minimum wage has just been increased by 6% to GH₵12 … Please login to view this content or become a member by joining now …
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Australia: Super Guarantee rate rising 1 July 2021
With effect from 1st July 2021, the super guarantee rate will rise from 9 … Please login to view this content or become a member by joining now …
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Portugal: Constitutional Court introduces limits to the trial period of 180 days
The Constitutional Court has declared as null and void a government measure, under Article 112 of the Portuguese Labour Code, that allowed those entering their first permanent job to be hired on a 180, rather than 90-day probationary period … …
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United Kingdom: The future of video hearings
Remote/virtual Employment Tribunals (courts of first instance) will continue, even after other courts have returned to in-person hearings … Please login to view this content or become a member by joining now …
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Canada: Updates on employee stock option deduction
Payments of employee stock options after 30th June 2021 may be subject to a new annual cap on income deductions of $200,000 (US$161,271) … Please login to view this content or become a member by joining now …
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Seychelles: Workcation retreat programme
Remote workers will now be able to live and work in this tropical destination for a maximum period of one year under the “Seychelles Workcation” program … Please login to view this content or become a member by joining now …
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Netherlands: Coronavirus measures from 26 June 2021
Following a relaxation of pandemic-related restrictions on 26th June 2021, the Dutch government is currently indicating that by mid-August, virtually all remaining constraints will be removed … Please login to view this content or become a member by joining now …
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Germany: Multiple protection against dismissal with split parental leave
The State Labour Court (LAG) of Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania has determined that special protection against dismissal applies equally to both periods of parental leave – if it is split in two … Please login to view this content or become a …
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China: Paid sick leave in Guangzhou to protect income through the COVID-19 crisis
Guangzhou employers are reminded that they must give their employees sick pay if they need to stop working for medical treatment after the end of the COVID-19 quarantine period … Please login to view this content or become a member …
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Australia: Minimum wage to increase from 1 July 2021
With effect from 1st July 2021, anyone not covered by a modern award or collective agreement will be entitled to a national gross minimum wage of $772 … Please login to view this content or become a member by joining …
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