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USA: Amy Coney Barrett could influence workers’ rights
The appointment of Amy Coney Barrett as the latest Supreme Court Justice will mean very little to most people outside America … Please login to view this content or become a member by joining now …
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Finland: Union of Insurance Employees VvL and Trade Union Pro will merge in 2021
Yet another union merger is on the horizon … Please login to view this content or become a member by joining now …
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European Union/Schengen: Intra-Schengen border controls extended
Denmark, France, Germany, and Sweden have extended border controls until at least April 2021 … Please login to view this content or become a member by joining now …
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Czech Republic: Integration courses may be mandatory for migrants from 2021
The Interior Ministry is pushing to make the current optional integration course mandatory by January next year in respect to foreigners seeking long-term, or permanent, residence in the country … Please login to view this content or become a member …
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Croatia: Government raises minimum wage for 2021
With effect from 1st January 2021, monthly net and gross minimum pay levels will be increased to 3,400 kuna (US$524) and 4,250 kuna (US$655), respectively … Please login to view this content or become a member by joining now …
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Hong Kong: Residents born in 1970, 1971 or 1972 should apply for new smart identity cards
All Hong Kong residents born in 1970, 1971 or 1972, regardless of whether they are Hong Kong permanent residents, or residents for employment or investment, have until 30th April 2021 to apply for a new smart identity card in person …
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Costa Rica: Electronic platform launched for immigration applications
Foreign nationals may now file certain immigration applications and submit electronic copies of their application documents via the Digital Electronic Platform (to be found here) … Please login to view this content or become a member by joining now …
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USA: New Jersey sets mandatory COVID-19 health and safety standards applicable to all employers
All employers operating in New Jersey must now apply a number of additional COVID-19-related mandatory health and safety standards under the Executive Order 192 (EO192) … Please login to view this content or become a member by joining now …
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Belgium: Worker certificates
A new restrictive period under the health emergency is underway and will last until at least 13th December 2020 … Please login to view this content or become a member by joining now …
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South Korea: GM woes
The agreement reached with Hyundai’s labour union in September involving a temporary wage freeze is still holding, although the rest of the deal, on reflection, looks generous in the face of the collapse in sales … Please login to view …
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Singapore: Facial recognition technology
As early as next year, facial recognition software will be widely used to access government and banking services … Please login to view this content or become a member by joining now …
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Pakistan: #MeToo movement
Women who allege sexual harassment can sometimes find that those accused simply retaliate with a defamation lawsuit … Please login to view this content or become a member by joining now …
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Colombia: New Special Stay Permit (PEP) for Venezuelans Released
Until 15th February 2021, Venezuelan citizens who can prove they entered Colombia before 31st August 2020, may legalize their presence in the country by applying for a Special Stay Permit (PEP), which is valid for two years … Please login …
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USA: Mandatory on-duty rest breaks for unionized security officers
California State Governor Gavin Newsom has signed a Bill that amends Section 226 … Please login to view this content or become a member by joining now …
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China: Digital yuan tests leap forward in Shenzhen
The People’s Bank of China is backing a new law to introduce the digital yuan and ban other forms of digital currency … Please login to view this content or become a member by joining now …
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