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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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Estonia: Digital nomad visa launched
Whilst the UK tax authorities are seeking to penalise many freelance workers, Estonia is creating a new free environment to allow many third-country (and British) contractors to operate there … Please login to view this content or become a member …
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Bulgaria: Increase in the hourly wage for night work with at least 1 BGN from next year
The government has proposed a rise in the minimum hourly night work premium from BGN 0 … Please login to view this content or become a member by joining now …
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Belgium: New compulsory face mask rules
It is now compulsory for all those aged 12+ to wear face masks covering the nose and mouth … Please login to view this content or become a member by joining now …
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Austria: Croatian nationals now have free access to the Austrian labour market
When the Republic of Croatia became the 28th member of the EU in 2013, Austria took full advantage of a transition agreement to restrict access to its labour market … Please login to view this content or become a member …
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Vietnam: EU-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement will enter into force on 1 August 2020
The National Assembly has now ratified the EU–Vietnam free trade agreement … Please login to view this content or become a member by joining now …
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Malaysia: Apex court rules that foreign employee on successive fixed-term contract is permanent employee
The Federal Court has ruled that an employee whose position has been the subject of successive fixed-term contracts may claim they enjoy job security as a permanent employee – provided a number of criteria are met … Please login to …
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Hong Kong: COVID-19 restrictions
The toughest restrictions yet have been imposed on citizens this week – with bans on drinking in bars, going to the beach, or meeting in groups greater than two … Please login to view this content or become a member …
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USA: Contract bar doctrine
Should employees have a right to choose which union represents them at any time? Thanks to the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB)’s “contract bar doctrine”, no election about union decertification can take place at a work unit once a collective …
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