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Germany: Low-emission recovery package announced
The doubling of the state subsidy for zero emission vehicles in July, together with existing factory subsidies, means that €9,000 ($10,700) support now exists to those purchasing electronic vehicles … Please login to view this content or become a member …
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USA: EEOC to propose rule revising its voluntary dispute resolution process
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has an obligation to seek an informal and voluntary resolution of discriminatory allegations before resorting to court action … Please login to view this content or become a member by joining now …
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Ghana: NDC will increase maternity leave period to four months
One of the two leading parties contending the forthcoming general election in December 2020 is the National Democratic Congress (NDC) … Please login to view this content or become a member by joining now …
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Global: Trade slump
According to the World Trade Organization (WTO), international trade has fallen 19% year-on-year and is now at a record low … Please login to view this content or become a member by joining now …
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New Zealand: Parliament passes modernised Privacy Act
The new Privacy Act 2020 is expected to take effect on 1st December 2020 … Please login to view this content or become a member by joining now …
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Canada: Errors in workplace investigations
When an employer seeks to investigate accusations of potential employee misconduct, they can easily get it wrong … Please login to view this content or become a member by joining now …
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Georgia: Sweeping labour reforms go ahead despite opposition from business groups
This Caucasian (former USSR) state has long aspired to join the European Union … Please login to view this content or become a member by joining now …
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United Kingdom: Matt Hancock insists face masks WON’T be compulsory in workplaces
The Health Secretary, Matt Hancock, has announced that the government is not going to make the wearing of face masks compulsory in workplaces, in spite of a requirement to wear masks on public transport, in shops, post offices, libraries, community …
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Poland: Minimum wage tabled for 2021
Because the Social Dialogue Council failed to reach agreement on changes to the private sector minimum wage for next year, the government itself will unilaterally determine it before 15th September 2020 … Please login to view this content or become …
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Italy: Emergency leave
Under Article 33 of Law 104/1992, an employee may take emergency leave if it is to assist a disabled family member … Please login to view this content or become a member by joining now …
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USA: Colorado cannabis sales hit new all-time high in May 2020
Many employers are opting to drop pre-employment screening for drug use – just at the time when usage is growing … Please login to view this content or become a member by joining now …
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Spain: Average pay levels in 2019
Just before the pandemic hit, average pay levels in Spain reached a yearly rise that was more substantial than at any time in the last decade … Please login to view this content or become a member by joining now …
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Canada: BC government passes amendments to the Workers Compensation Act
Royal assent was given on 14th August 2020 to changes regarding the British Columbia Workers Compensation Act … Please login to view this content or become a member by joining now …
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Egypt: New Personal Data Protection Law
The government has finally issued its Personal Data Protection Law, number 151/2020 … Please login to view this content or become a member by joining now …
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Angola: Income tax system overhaul
A radical overhaul is taking place to Angola’s income tax system … Please login to view this content or become a member by joining now …
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