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Germany: Sartorius’s company diversity policy
The life sciences company Sartorius has reported that 2020 sales revenues grew by 30 … Please login to view this content or become a member by joining now …
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European Court of Justice: Right to parental leave may not be made subject to requirement that parent is working at the birth or adoption of their child
The Court has ruled that the parental leave regulations operating in Luxembourg are contrary to European Law and Principle … Please login to view this content or become a member by joining now …
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Belgium: Tax-free allowances for teleworking during the Pandemic
A tax department circular has been issued setting out the tax-free allowances for teleworking during the Pandemic … Please login to view this content or become a member by joining now …
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China: Clampdown on infringements of data security
A major clampdown is underway on infringements of data security, with the selling of personal data being treated as a form of corruption … Please login to view this content or become a member by joining now …
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Peru: The mere fact of arbitrary dismissal is not enough to prove moral damage
The Supreme Court has pointed out that being dismissed does not automatically give rise to “moral damage” for which compensation should be paid … Please login to view this content or become a member by joining now …
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Chile: Codelco to allow teleworking in post-coronavirus ‘cultural change’
The world’s largest copper production company, Codelco, has decided to permanently incorporate teleworking into its shift schedules … Please login to view this content or become a member by joining now …
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Israel: High Court recognizes Reform, Conservative conversions carried out in Israel
In a highly controversial move, the Supreme Court has ruled that any person may convert to Conservative (Masorti), or Reform Judaism and have an automatic right to live in Israel … Please login to view this content or become a …
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Switzerland: Paid leave for carergivers as of 2021
Under the new Article 329h of the Code of Obligations (CO), employees in Switzerland are entitled to a paid leave to care for sick or injured family members, or partners … Please login to view this content or become a …
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Italy: Suspension of social security contributions for some under 35’s
According to the 2021 Budget Law, companies that hire young people under the age of 35 during 2021-2022, will not pay employer social security contributions for a period of 36 months (3 years) … Please login to view this content …
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Germany: IG Metall warning strikes
Negotiations are suspended in the Metal Industry and the union IG Metall is now undertaking a series of short warning strikes until the end of March 2021, after which a longer strike could begin … Please login to view this …
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Singapore: S Pass quota for foreign workers in manufacturing to be cut to 15% by 2023
With effect from 1st January 2022, manufacturing companies will be able to have a maximum of 18% of their workforce as foreign workers on S Passes … Please login to view this content or become a member by joining now …
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Japan: “Metabo” law
Employers are reminded that according to a 2008 “Metabo” law, employers are obliged to take annual measurements of employee body fat after age 40 … Please login to view this content or become a member by joining now …
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USA: Washington DC passes sweeping ban on non-competes
Employers operating with any staff in Washington DC should examine their HR policies, as a general ban on non-compete restrictions is on its way … Please login to view this content or become a member by joining now …
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Senegal: The country is ‘on the verge of an apocalypse’
Companies should urgently assess the safety of their staff and assets throughout the country, following many day and nights of violent protests and what a leading official has summarised as being “on the verge of an apocalypse” … Please login …
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United Kingdom: Rishi Sunak raises corporation tax and freezes income tax thresholds to help repair economy after COVID
As FedEE predicted, the Chancellor has frozen progressive income tax thresholds to raise more tax this year … Please login to view this content or become a member by joining now …
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