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Malaysia: Advertisement of vacancies on MYFutureJobs for the hiring of expatriates

Employers are reminded that if they wish to employ new expatriate staff, they are now required to first advertise the job on the government’s portal (MYFutureJobs) for at least 30 days, after which interviews of local candidates must be conducted …

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USA: DOJ brings first criminal wage fixing case

For the first time the Department of Justice has used its anti-trust powers to prosecute an employer on criminal grounds for price fixing on wages … Please login to view this content or become a member by joining now …

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Brazil: Minimum wage increased for 2021

The Brazilian national gross minimum monthly wage has just increased to BRL1,100 … Please login to view this content or become a member by joining now …

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Argentina: Wealth to be subject to new contribution

Those with wealth levels above ARS 200,000,000 (US$2 … Please login to view this content or become a member by joining now …

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Russian Federation: Employee’s right during the Winter

The Federal Service for Labour and Employment has reminded employers that they must make special provisions for workers require to operate outside and in unheated premises during the Winter … Please login to view this content or become a member …

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United Kingdom: Supreme Court hands down judgment in FCA’s Covid-19 Business Interruption Test Case

The Finance Conduct Authority has won a test case before the Supreme Court concerning claims during the health crisis under business interruption insurance … Please login to view this content or become a member by joining now …

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Netherlands: FNV strikes across 4 Cargill facilities

The major family-run US food, nutrition and agricultural group Cargill employs 155,000 workers in over 70 countries and has been able to achieve considerable profitable growth over the last year … Please login to view this content or become a …

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Croatia: Statehood Day restored

The Croatian parliament has restored 30th May as Statehood Day, whilst 25th June has become Independence Day and 8th October Parliament Day … Please login to view this content or become a member by joining now …

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USA: DHS publishes final rule amending H-1B lottery selection process

The Department of Homeland Security has now confirmed its new approach to the determination of H-IB visa applications … Please login to view this content or become a member by joining now …

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Canada: Quebec experience program applications can now be submitted online through Arrima

Foreign nationals applying for permanent residence under the Quebec Experience Program (PEQ) must now submit their applications electronically through the Arrima online platform … Please login to view this content or become a member by joining now …

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Saudi Arabia: Government considers major changes to Labour Law

The government is considering the extension of paid maternity leave from 10 weeks to 14 weeks … Please login to view this content or become a member by joining now …

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Russian Federation: Penalties for salary payment delays

Employers that delay, or refuse to pay wages may soon face financial penalties … Please login to view this content or become a member by joining now …

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United Kingdom: GMB union members launch strike after Centrica dispute

Centrica, owner of British Gas, has long suffered from being the market leader in its sector, with overgenerous pay, terms and conditions … Please login to view this content or become a member by joining now …

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Irish Republic: Further extension of automatic renewal until 20th April 2021

All valid immigration permissions that are due to expire from 21st January 2021 to 20th April 2021 will be automatically extended by the Minister to the end date of this period, i … Please login to view this content or …

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Iceland: Long-term visa for remote workers

This is by far the coldest place to join the “digital nomad” club … Please login to view this content or become a member by joining now …

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