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Australia: Coronavirus and workplace laws
The Fair Work Ombudsman continues to extend and enhance guidance on workplace laws in respect to the coronavirus emergency … Please login to view this content or become a member by joining now …
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USA: NLRB says employers can discipline new union members
Since the “Total Security” ruling of 2016 (364 NLRB), employers have been obliged to backtrack on all disciplinary cases leading up to a collective bargaining agreement, by incorporating them into discussions with trade unions … Please login to view this …
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South Africa: May an employee hold their employer responsible for discrimination by a customer under EEA?
May an employee hold their employer responsible for discrimination by a customer under the Employment Equality Act (EEA)? When a shop cashier was racially abused by a customer, they complained to their manager, who responded by pointing out that the …
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Hong Kong: Subsidy Scheme for Employment Agencies open for application until 21st July 2020
Eligible Employment Agencies (EAs) with a valid licence issued by the Labour Department (LD) have until 21st July 2020 to apply for a one-off lump sum subsidy. The amount of subsidy will be ranging between $30,000 (US$3,871) to $50,000
Cambodia: Bid to suspend minimum wage
Negotiations over next year’s minimum wage for workers in the textile, garment and footwear sector will commence in August 2020 … Please login to view this content or become a member by joining now …
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USA: EEOC Advises employers: Do not require covid-19 antibody testing for employees returning to work
The EEOC has issued guidance determining that a requirement to take a COVID-19 antibody test before returning to work contravenes the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA) … Please login to view this content or become a member by joining now …
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Peru: Obesity and COVID-19
Under COVID-19 related employment legislation in Peru, obesity is a risk factor that must be taken into account when determining whether an employee may return to work … Please login to view this content or become a member by joining …
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Canada: Class actions
The possibility that employees may file a putative class action arising from the health crisis in Canada is limited by existing Workers Compensation Acts in some Provinces … Please login to view this content or become a member by joining …
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Brazil: Revised DP Law
Although the Data Protection Law (LGPD) was passed back in August 2018, there have been a series of delays … Please login to view this content or become a member by joining now …
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UAE: Strict procedures when reaching an arbitration agreement
A recent Court of Cassation ruling underlines the importance of following strict procedures when reaching an arbitration agreement … Please login to view this content or become a member by joining now …
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Turkey: Employer’s health & safety liability
With effect from 1st July 2020, companies with less than 50 employees must ensure that they have secured retainers with health and safety specialists and an occupational physician … Please login to view this content or become a member by …
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Australia: Almost 80% of labour hire construction companies broke workplace rules
According to the latest Labour Hire Campaign Report released by the Australian Building and Construction Commission, of the 63 labour hire construction companies audited last year, only 21% were found to be legally compliant … Please login to view this …
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South Africa: Judicial confusion
Judicial confusion appears to exist over whether an employee who has consented, on joining their organisation, to submit to a polygraph test at any time may later refuse and not suffer detriment … Please login to view this content or …
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Nigeria: Risk of economic presence
New provisions under the Companies Income Tax Act could have significant implications for both HR and commercial functions if their company has any transactions involving entities in the country … Please login to view this content or become a member …
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Libya: Make plans now about Expats
Companies operating in this region should be developing contingency plans for removing key expatriate personnel at a moment’s notice … Please login to view this content or become a member by joining now …
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