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Czech Republic: Job sharing
A further amendment to the Labour Code takes effect on 1st January 2021 by introducing a facility for “job sharing” … Please login to view this content or become a member by joining now …
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New Zealand: Time for Small Business Cashflow Scheme extended
The deadline for applications to the Small Business Cashflow Scheme has been extended until 31st December 2020 … Please login to view this content or become a member by joining now …
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Oman: ROP Decision removes NOC requirements for expatriate employees starting 2021
It has been confirmed that from next year a “No-Objection- Certificate (NOC) will not be required before an expatriate worker can transfer their services to another sponsor when their existing contract comes to an end … Please login to view …
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United Kingdom: Domestic Abuse Bill 2020
Whenever the UK government thinks it should explore a subject as a gesture of political “good will”, it orders a “review”; when it thinks that it ought to introduce new legislation, but needs a delay, it undertakes a public “consultation” …
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Spain: ERTE deal a major struggle
In some cultures, contention is a social pastime, and no less so in Spain … Please login to view this content or become a member by joining now …
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Slovak Republic: 71/1992 Coll. Act on court fees
Court fees have now been removed in disputes relating to employment relationships, provided the plaintiff does not act for themselves (Amendment to Act no … Please login to view this content or become a member by joining now …
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Russian Federation: Shortened working hours in “elevated air temperatures”
The federal service for consumer rights and human wellbeing has issued a number of recommendations for those working in “elevated air temperatures” … Please login to view this content or become a member by joining now …
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Poland: Job ads to include salary ranges
Several proposals have been made to establish a legal obligation on employers to publish in job adverts the remuneration that is on offer for particular posts … Please login to view this content or become a member by joining now …
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Norway: Temporary regulations on exemption from the obligation to make wage reporting and withholding tax
Special regulations have been introduced covering employees normally resident in Norway who have been homeworking during the health crisis for their employer based abroad … Please login to view this content or become a member by joining now …
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Luxembourg: One in three Luxembourg residents report their mental health declined during the COVID-19 crisis
A recent survey undertaken by STATEC – the government statistics service of Luxembourg – has found that one in three residents reported a decline in their mental health during the health crisis … Please login to view this content or …
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France: Prepare for second wave of the coronavirus
The Labour and Health Ministries are recommending that employers stock at least 10 weeks’ supply of French-produced face masks to prepare for a second wave of the coronavirus, especially when children return to school … Please login to view this …
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Belgium: Secret commissions taxation: a circular letter explains how the escape route must be applied
The dreaded application of “Secret Commissions Tax” (SCT) has not been made much easier for employees following a recent tax authority (FPSF) circular … Please login to view this content or become a member by joining now …
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USA: Dangers of natural disasters
One thing that the current health crisis has taught us is that HR must not be immune to the dangers of natural disasters … Please login to view this content or become a member by joining now …
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Israel: Knesset passes stimulus bill to pay businesses thousands to bring back workers
Business will qualify for a government grant of up to NIS 7,500 (US$2,173) if they bring back workers who were placed on unpaid leave in June 2020 and NIS 3,500 (US$1,014) for each worker similarly laid off in May 2020 …
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Kazakhstan: 2021 Quota applications due 31st July 2020
Employers should be aware that the deadline for submitting quota applications for employing foreign nationals in 2021 is 31st July 2020 … Please login to view this content or become a member by joining now …
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