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Indonesia: Overtime under the 2020 Job Creation Law

A new government regulation under the controversial Job Creation Law has increased permitted overtime from three to four hours a day (14 to 18 hours per week) … Please login to view this content or become a member by joining …

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Guam: US DOL awards almost $1.8M to Guam for employment

The US Department of Labor (DOL) is financially supporting local clean-up operations and humanitarian relief arising from the Pandemic … Please login to view this content or become a member by joining now …

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Malawi: Eastern Produce to pay MK2.3 billion to 36 Malawian women over abuse

An out of court settlement has been reached in London between the parent company of Eastern Produce Malawi Ltd and 36 female tea production worker for sexual offences conducted at work … Please login to view this content or become …

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United Kingdom: Detached workers

The good news is that no EU Member State has opted out of the Brexit Social Security protocol and therefore UK employers should be able to continue posting workers into EU Member States for short work-assignments … Please login to …

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India: High Court seeks Labour Secretary’s presence

The High Court in Telangana – a State in Southern India more than three times the physical size of Belgium – has ordered the State’s Labour Department to attend its next hearing on 18th March … Please login to view …

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Hong Kong: Visa extension applications by non-permanent residents outside Hong Kong

Hong Kong residents who are currently abroad and have visas about to expire (within four weeks) or have expired (within the last twelve months), who are still unable to return to Hong Kong due to the COVID-19 Pandemic, may now …

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China: USA bans all cotton products and tomatoes from Xinjiang over forced labour concerns

Whatever a company’s views about current US policy towards China, it cannot ignore the withhold release orders (WROs) issued under US “Forced Labour Supply Chain” due diligence requirements … Please login to view this content or become a member by …

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Australia: Apprenticeships financial assistance schemes

There are a number of financial assistance schemes available from the Australian Government to help employers with the hiring and training of apprentices … Please login to view this content or become a member by joining now …

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USA: Forced Arbitration Injustice Repeal (FAIR) Act

Employers should follow closely the passage of the Forced Arbitration Injustice Repeal (FAIR) Act … Please login to view this content or become a member by joining now …

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Israel: The average wage in 2020 was NIS 11,538

In 2020, the average monthly gross wage rose across the economy by 7% to NIS 11,538 (US$3,462) … Please login to view this content or become a member by joining now …

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Singapore: Government extends Jobs Support Scheme by up to 6 months

The Government has extended wage subsidies under the Jobs Support Scheme (JSS) … Please login to view this content or become a member by joining now …

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USA: The Texas deep freeze left the state in crisis

The recent Texas freeze had a huge impact on employers, with many companies unable to operate due to power failures, frozen pipes and employees not able to start their cars … Please login to view this content or become a …

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Global: IR going global

A new global framework agreement has just between signed between Thyssenkrupp spin-off TK Elevator (TKE) and the unions IG Metall, IndusriaALL and the company works council … Please login to view this content or become a member by joining now …

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South Korea: Kumho Tire union votes to accept wage freeze

Struggling tire maker Kumho Tire Co has applied pay freezes for 2018 and 2019 for its unionized employees and 20% cuts in bonuses, plus reduced welfare benefits … Please login to view this content or become a member by joining …

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USA: McDonald’s sets diversity targets, seeks gender parity by 2030

Although McDonald’s restaurant chain has come in for much past criticism, it is now taking steps to pioneer black American business ownership in its franchise network and give executives incentives for promoting diversity … Please login to view this content …

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