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Isle of Man: Living wage 2020
The latest annual “Living Wage” has just been published by the Isle of Man (IOM) Government and stands at £10 … Please login to view this content or become a member by joining now …
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Switzerland: Tax at Source Law
Although a federal “Tax at Source Law” was enacted back in December 2016, it was not required to become effective until 1st January 2021 … Please login to view this content or become a member by joining now …
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USA: Families First Coronavirus Response Act
Just to make life more uncertain for employers, a Federal Judge in New York has struck down several points of Department of Labour guidance in respect to the Families First Coronavirus Response Act … Please login to view this content …
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Uzbekistan: Visa validity period of foreign citizens extended until 1st November 2020
Visa expiry dates for foreign citizens who remain in the country have been further extended, penalty-free, until 1st November 2020 … Please login to view this content or become a member by joining now …
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Global: Robot laws
When intelligent robots take over the majority of workplace tasks the term “human resources” will either apply to a shrinking element in the enterprise, or it will need to be changed to encompass the new resources, and a greater emphasis …
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Spain: Draft law on distance working
The Economic and Social Council has now submitted its opinion to the Ministry of Labour and Social Economy concerning the draft law on distance working … Please login to view this content or become a member by joining now …
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Russian Federation: New rules for issuing severance pay in case of dismissals
New rules regarding severance pay arising from liquidation or redundancy come into force on 13th August 2020 … Please login to view this content or become a member by joining now …
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Germany: Stricter meat industry regulations
The use of independent contractors and subcontractors in the meat industry will become unlawful from 1st January 2021 … Please login to view this content or become a member by joining now …
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USA: New Jersey high court enforces arbitration agreement
Although the Federal Arbitration Act specifically excludes agreements with transport employees who are independent contractors, the New Jersey Supreme Court has qualified this exemption … Please login to view this content or become a member by joining now …
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New Zealand: Equal Pay Amendment Bill passes with unanimous support
Back in July last year, we reported that the Equal Pay Amendment Bill was waiting for a second reading … Please login to view this content or become a member by joining now …
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Italy: Vouchers not pay
The Court of Cassation (Supreme Court) has found that meal vouchers should not be regarded as part of an employee’s remuneration … Please login to view this content or become a member by joining now …
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Irish Republic: Merck Millipore advised by Labour Court to engage with two unions
The Labour Court has asked the healthcare company Merck Millapore to engage with the trades unions “Connect” and “SIPTU” in order to deal with outstanding disputed issues … Please login to view this content or become a member by joining …
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Greece: Government aims to liberalise wages for seafarers on national-flag vessels
The Greek government has announced that it intends to liberalise the pay rates of lower-ranked crew members on Greek-flagged merchant vessels … Please login to view this content or become a member by joining now …
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Canada: Income tax payment deadlines extended
Income tax payment deadlines have been once again extended – now to 30th September 2020 … Please login to view this content or become a member by joining now …
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Philippines: Foreigners with long-term visas may enter PH
Foreign nationals with long-term visas such as immigrant visas, may now enter the country … Please login to view this content or become a member by joining now …
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