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Costa Rica: December 1st: “Abolition of the Army” Day

With the entry into force of Law 9803, the non-mandatory paid holiday of 12th October has been eliminated and replaced by the 1st December – the Day of the Abolition of the Army … Please login to view this content …

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Brazil: Job abandonment

The Superior Labour Court has recently declared, on appeal, a dismissal null and void because it was based on unsubstantiated job abandonment … Please login to view this content or become a member by joining now …

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France: The minimum wage goes to €10.25 gross per hour from January 2021

The gross monthly minimum wage for a person working 35 hours per week has now increased to €1,554 … Please login to view this content or become a member by joining now …

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Bermuda: Senate amends employment law

The Employment Amendment Act has just been approved by Senators … Please login to view this content or become a member by joining now …

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Argentina: Hyperinflation

During 2020, consumer price inflation ended the year at a cumulative rate of 36 … Please login to view this content or become a member by joining now …

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Turkey: The period of the dismissal ban was again extended by two months until 17th March 2021

The ban on terminating employees that was introduced in April 2020 has been extended several times and is currently in force until 17th March 2021 … Please login to view this content or become a member by joining now …

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South Africa: Sibanye-Stillwater signs three-year wage agreement with unions at Kroondal

The precious metals producer Sibanye-Stillwater has signed a wage agreement with all three unions at its Kroondal facility, part of its SA Platinum Group Metals (PGM) operations … Please login to view this content or become a member by joining …

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Oman: Visa-free period for citizens of 103 countries extended to 14 days

In an earlier Newswire, we reported that the government had extended visa free travel to citizens from 103 countries … Please login to view this content or become a member by joining now …

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Finland: Fees charged by the Finnish Immigration Service changed in 2021

The processing fee for paper applications in respect to residence permits submitted by employees and entrepreneurs has been increased to €690 (US$835) or €610 (US$738) this year – depending on whether the labour market test was applied … Please login …

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Canada: Toronto employers required to take additional measures to minimize spread of COVID-19 in workplaces

The Medical Officer of Health for the City of Toronto has written to employers advising them of their duties under the Reopening of Ontario Act … Please login to view this content or become a member by joining now …

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Saudi Arabia: Government moves to criminalize brokerage in job hiring

Unlicenced brokers that act as “middle men” for employing expatriate workers could soon be subject to a crackdown, with criminal penalties applied and fines of up to SR 500,000 (US$133,333) … Please login to view this content or become a …

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Namibia: Judge rules in favour of striking Shoprite workers

The company “Shoprite” has been ordered by the high court to stop hiring temporary workers to replace those currently on strike … Please login to view this content or become a member by joining now …

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Cyprus: New Amendments to DTT with Russia

The revised double taxation agreement concluded between Russia and Cyprus has now come into force … Please login to view this content or become a member by joining now …

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Taiwan: 2nd Automatic extension for validity of “speedy immigration inspection certificate for foreign frequent visitors”

The validity of “Speedy Immigration Inspection Certificates” for foreign frequent visitors, which were due to expire between August 2020 and July 2021, will be automatically extended for a further year … Please login to view this content or become a …

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Singapore: New reporting requirements announced for work pass holders

 Employers must keep up-to-date their Work Permit holders’ new residential address, or mobile number using the Online Foreign Worker Address Service (OFWAS) within 5 days of any change … Please login to view this content or become a member by …

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