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Global: Mandatory masks

Both Germany and Austria have begun to clamp down on the wearing of cloth/fabric masks, masks with valves and also scarves … Please login to view this content or become a member by joining now …

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Global: Legal flimflam

It has long been the practice in many jurisdictions for law firms in the sarcophaga nodosa genus to obtain business by so called “ambulance chasing” or “claim farming” … Please login to view this content or become a member by …

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United Kingdom: Clothing and transport costs pushed up inflation in December 2020

In line with our long-standing warnings, consumer prices are now showing early signs of a rapid rising inflationary trend … Please login to view this content or become a member by joining now …

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Spain: Minimum wage freeze in 2021

Although the coalition government agreed at the start of 2020 to increase the basic minimum wage to €1,200 (US$1,452) a month by 2023, the Pandemic and its impact on the economy has made the government think again … Please login …

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Global: Inflationary signs

FedEE is watching out for tell-tale signs of rising price inflation … Please login to view this content or become a member by joining now …

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Italy: Switzerland and Italy sign new deal on taxing cross-border workers

Many Italian nationals cross the Swiss border each day to work in the Cantons of Ticino, Graubünden, and Valais … Please login to view this content or become a member by joining now …

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South Korea: 52-hour work week cap

From 1st July 2021, companies with five or more workers must cap weekly working hours to 52 … Please login to view this content or become a member by joining now …

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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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