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Montenegro: Visa-free travel for Russian nationals extended
Until 31st October 2021, Russian citizens with a valid passport may enter Montenegro, cross its territory or stay in the country for up to 90 days without a visa … Please login to view this content or become a member …
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Malta: Inflationary pressures
Consumer prices surged in April as economic activity picked up … Please login to view this content or become a member by joining now …
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India: Karnataka amends the Annual Leave carry forward to 45 days
The Karnataka state government has extended the facility for holiday carryover in its Shops and Commercial Establishments Act, 1961 … Please login to view this content or become a member by joining now …
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Bangladesh: Global unions and brands agree to 3-month extension of Bangladesh Accord
A number of leading international fashion brands have agreed to extend their current “accord” with trade unions UNI and IndustriALL by a further three months from 31st May 2021 … Please login to view this content or become a member …
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Italy: Dismissal ban ends
Italian unions and left wing politicians have reacted sharply to part of the Spring recommendations issued by the European Commission that referred to Italy’s freeze on job cuts as “ineffective” and “counter-productive” … Please login to view this content or …
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Germany: Sectoral agreement in rubber industry
In the rubber industry, the trades union IG BCE has reached a sectoral agreement giving them direct access to the contact details of home workers … Please login to view this content or become a member by joining now …
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France: Government to ratify ILO Convention 190 against violence and harassment in the workplace
In spite of trades union opposition, the Council of Ministers has voted to ratify ILO Convention 190 on the elimination of all forms of violence and harassment in the workplace … Please login to view this content or become a …
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USA: Weapons in the workplace
Arkansas employers will, from 29th July 2021, have limited rights concerning firearms in the workplace … Please login to view this content or become a member by joining now …
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Australia: Victoria to begin work on recommendations arising from gig economy probe
The Victorian government is drawing up special provisions to protect gig workers … Please login to view this content or become a member by joining now …
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European Union: Standard contractual clauses for international transfers
The European Commission has finally released its promised latest version of their Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) to facilitate the international transmission of personal data … Please login to view this content or become a member by joining now …
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CIS: Heads of government sign package of documents on cooperation in Minsk
An agreement has been drafted for CIS Member States that establishes a framework for cooperation on employment promotion … Please login to view this content or become a member by joining now …
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Singapore: Government accepts recommendations to uplift 40,000 cleaners with significant wage enhancements and mandatory training
From 1st July 2023 to 30th June 2029, about 40,000 largely female resident cleaners employed by over 1,500 cleaning businesses will see sustained wage increases to their base pay over a period of six years … Please login to view …
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New Zealand: Accredited employer visa reforms
The Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV), will be introduced on 1st November 2021, to replace six of the existing work visas categories … Please login to view this content or become a member by joining now …
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Mongolia: Social security benefits cut
In spite of a recent surge in the birth rate, childcare places remain hard to find and therefore women are being forced out of work as soon as they become pregnant … Please login to view this content or become …
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USA: Biden administration will expand union rights for 46,000 TSA officers
46,000 US frontline airport security screening staff are to be given the right to have their employment terms and conditions set through collective agreement … Please login to view this content or become a member by joining now …
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