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Cyprus: Council of Ministers approves the creation of a Fast Track Business Activation Mechanism
Under the newly established “Fast Track Business Activation Mechanism”, all necessary official procedures for the registration and incorporation of a company will be completed within 7 working days, or 30 working days if extra permits are requested (with the exception …
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Burundi: A neglected country
This is a country that will not have been on many people’s radar for the last 15 years because it is the second poorest country in the World and was ruled over, until his death this year, by highly dictatorial …
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Algeria: Referendum on new constitution set for November 1
We still await news on how impending reforms will directly impact on the world of work … Please login to view this content or become a member by joining now …
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Global: What’s in your warehouse?
The recent explosion in Beirut could probably have happened anywhere around the World, but probably not on such a large scale … Please login to view this content or become a member by joining now …
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Italy: Proof requirement
Although it is unlawful to dismiss an employee by way of retaliation for an otherwise legitimate act, such as asking for a pay rise (art … Please login to view this content or become a member by joining now …
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Irish Republic: COVID-19 passenger locator form
Anyone traveling to the Irish Republic, with limited exceptions (i … Please login to view this content or become a member by joining now …
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Germany: Dismissal of a pregnant employee
The German Maternity Protection Act makes it generally unlawful to dismiss a pregnant employee, those who have recently given birth, or those who have had a miscarriage … Please login to view this content or become a member by joining …
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New Zealand: Employment Court decision finds discretionary incentive payments must be included in holiday pay calculations
Under the Holidays Act 2003, any payment that is clearly part of “gross earnings” must be counted as remuneration when calculating holiday pay … Please login to view this content or become a member by joining now …
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USA: Connecticut’s minimum wage increases to $12 per hour on September 1
With effect from 1st September 2020, the minimum hourly wage in Connecticut will be increased to $12 … Please login to view this content or become a member by joining now …
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Costa Rica: Health pass
All visitors must complete the Health Pass form and obtain a QR code to show to airport authorities upon arrival in Costa Rica … Please login to view this content or become a member by joining now …
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South Africa: Call for comment: Draft Code of Good Practice on the Prevention and Elimination of Violence and Harassment in the World of Work
The Ministry of Employment and Labour has published for comment a Draft Code of Good Practice on the prevention and elimination of Violence and Harassment in the World of Work … Please login to view this content or become a …
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Poland: Confusion measures in response to COVID-19
There is widespread confusion about provisions set out under emergency measures to deal with COVID-19 concerning the continued scope for employers to ask employees to work on a remote basis … Please login to view this content or become a …
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France: Face masks in the workplace
Daily reports exist from all over the country of violence against those seeking to enforce the wearing of face masks, especially on public transport and retail outlets … Please login to view this content or become a member by joining …
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European Union: New HGV regulations
The European Commission has sprung new driving regulations on road transport operators, which took effect on 20th August 2020 … Please login to view this content or become a member by joining now …
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Maldives: Ban on new Bangladeshi labour recruits extended
The ban on bringing in new Bangladeshi Labourers to work in the Maldives has been extended for a further period of one year … Please login to view this content or become a member by joining now …
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