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France: Pensions again?

Although the government claimed to have withdrawn its controversial pension reform proposals earlier this winter, Prime Minister Jean Castex has backtracked and now claims that negotiations are just postponed … Please login to view this content or become a member …

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Hong Kong: $10,000 Government’s Cash Payout Scheme

Every permanent HK resident, aged 18 or above on or before 31st March 2021, may register to receive HKD 10,000 (US$1,290) under the Cash Payout Scheme … Please login to view this content or become a member by joining now …

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USA: Florida shortens statute of limitations for certain employment discrimination claims

Florida House Bill 255 (HB 255) has reduced the period of uncertainty for employers concerning an allegation of workplace discrimination … Please login to view this content or become a member by joining now …

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Slovenia: Residents receive tourist vouchers

Every permanent resident of Slovenia will receive a €200 (US$229) tourist voucher to be used by the end of 2020, while minors will receive one for €50 (US$57) … Please login to view this content or become a member by …

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Netherlands: Minimum monthly wage increased to €1,680.00 (July 2020)

The statutory minimum monthly gross wage has just increased from €1,653 … Please login to view this content or become a member by joining now …

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Georgia: Average monthly nominal earnings of employees

Over the year to Q1 2020, average gross monthly pay in the Black Sea state of Georgia increased by 10 … Please login to view this content or become a member by joining now …

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Germany: A German law might put an end to Human Rights violations in supply chains

The Federal government is drawing up a draft law to oblige employers with 500+ employees to ensure that no abuses of human rights are taking place in their foreign operations, or supply chains … Please login to view this content …

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European Court of Justice: ECJ ruling in Bouygues travaux publics and Others

The Court has sidestepped a good opportunity to declare that French labour law applies restrictions on posted workers that far exceed even the latest EU jobs posting rules … Please login to view this content or become a member by …

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Europe: Right to equal pay: European Committee of Social Rights finds violations in 14 countries

The European Committee of Social Rights sounds as though it is a pillar of the European Union … Please login to view this content or become a member by joining now …

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United Kingdom: UK-EU trade deal looking unlikely, says Michel Barnier

Negotiations with the European Commission on a free trade agreement to replace Britain’s membership of the European Union are looking increasingly remote … Please login to view this content or become a member by joining now …

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Spain: New law to protect jobs and boost the economy

The new Decree-Law 24/2020 that has just come into force covers the ongoing application of Temporary Employment Regulation Schemes (ERTE) and associated measures … Please login to view this content or become a member by joining now …

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Malta: Applications for work permits for non-EU citizens reopened

The facility for applying for work permits by third-country nationals has now been resumed … Please login to view this content or become a member by joining now …

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Russian Federation: Quarterly salary reports due by 31st July 2020

Companies that employ highly qualified specialists should be aware that 31st July 2020 is the deadline for Q2 salary reports … Please login to view this content or become a member by joining now …

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France: Masks mandatory amid fresh outbreaks

A threatened resurgence of the coronavirus has led the French government to order the wearing of face masks in all public places and with immediate effect … Please login to view this content or become a member by joining now …

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European Union: A new push for European Democracy

The European Commission launched its latest action plan earlier this year under the banner of “Human Rights and Democracy” … Please login to view this content or become a member by joining now …

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