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Chile: Several in-country processes streamlined
Local police clearance certificates or visa registration certificates are no longer an obligation for foreign nationals when they apply for permanent residence, to commence a work contract, for temporary residence visa renewal, or a change of employer in Chile … …
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USA: Tussle for power
The significance of the USA as a political and economic World power has made the Presidential election such a focus of attention for multinational companies in recent weeks … Please login to view this content or become a member by …
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Guyana: Labour Ministry warns security firms about breaching labour laws
The Ministry of Labour has warned employers about violations of labour law in the security sector … Please login to view this content or become a member by joining now …
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Dominican Republic: Inflation rises further in September 2020
Retail price Inflation in the Dominican Republic rose for the fourth consecutive month to 5 … Please login to view this content or become a member by joining now …
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Chile: Union of supervisors at BHP´s Escondida mine agree on labor deal
BHP Group has reached an agreement with the union of supervisors at its Escondida facility – the largest copper mine in the World … Please login to view this content or become a member by joining now …
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Cayman Islands: Global Citizen Concierge Program (GCCP)
Amongst the many digital nomad schemes for working remotely we have reported in recent months comes by far the most attractive option for company employees – in the Cayman Islands, an autonomous British Overseas Territory in the Western Caribbean Sea …
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Canada: Supreme Court of Canada overturns court of appeal in landmark bonus case
What happens if a senior employee is subjected to intense and adverse workplace pressure, eventually decides to give way and resigns, then, several months later, the company is taken over and the employee fails to receive a substantial payout ($1 …
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Turkey: A single person may be appointed as the contact for more than one data controller residing abroad
The Turkish Personal Data Protection Board has published a decision determining that a single person may be appointed as the contact for multiple overseas data controllers … Please login to view this content or become a member by joining now …
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South Africa: Labour Court findings discourage section 189a(13) abuse
When an employer is forced into a position of retrenchment and, for economic reasons, decides to make employees redundant, they are required to enter into consultations with employee representatives under S189A of the Industrial Relations Act … Please login to …
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Saudi Arabia: Only 50% of Saudi workers to get SANED compensation
The government-backed wage subsidy, which is funded through the unemployment insurance system (SANED), has been extended for a further 3 months until January 2021 … Please login to view this content or become a member by joining now …
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Nigeria: Inflation rate hits 13.71% as food prices soar
The consumer price index rose over the year to September 2020 by 13 … Please login to view this content or become a member by joining now …
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Kenya: Caseload of the Employment and Labour Relations Court remains high
The caseload of the Employment and Labour Relations Court remains high, with the majority of claims for unfair dismissal, often without notice … Please login to view this content or become a member by joining now …
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Cyprus: Special training plan for employees in certain economic sectors affected by the pandemic
Eligible companies may now apply for a grant of €1,000 (US$1,165) from the Human Resources Development Authority (HRDA) to cover the cost of diagnosing training needs and preparing a training plan … Please login to view this content or become …
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Bahrain: Government extends 50% salary payment in sectors impacted by coronavirus
Until the end of the year, the government will continue to pay 50% of salaries of insured private sector Bahraini employees working for companies hardest hit by the coronavirus … Please login to view this content or become a member …
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