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Chile: House of Representatives approves withdrawal of 10% from retirement funds
The Lower House of Congress has voted to allow individuals to withdraw funds from their pension schemes to help alleviate financial pressures due to the health crisis … Please login to view this content or become a member by joining …
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Morocco: Tax agency further extends 2019 income tax payment deadline due to coronavirus
The deadline for the 2019 tax payments have been extended to 30th September 2020 for companies with annual revenues of under 20 million Moroccan dirham (US$2 … Please login to view this content or become a member by joining now …
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USA: DC Paid Family Leave Act
The DC Paid Family Leave Act has now come into force … Please login to view this content or become a member by joining now …
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Canada: Ontario adopts changes to occupational exposure limits
Ontario’s occupational exposure limits for many hazardous chemicals were revised with effect from July 1st 2020 … Please login to view this content or become a member by joining now …
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South Africa: Tax rules
Tax rules remain a real headache for South African tax resident employees working abroad, even if they can claim the foreign employment income exemption … Please login to view this content or become a member by joining now …
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Saudi Arabia: ‘Limited’ Hajj due to coronavirus
Each year, devoted Muslims make a pilgrimage to Mecca for Hajj … Please login to view this content or become a member by joining now …
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Cyprus: Obtaining a Cyprus Flight Pass through the electronic platform
All those planning to travel to Cyprus must first fill out the required documents here electronically within 24 hours prior to their flight departure, to obtain a CyprusFlightPass for boarding purposes … Please login to view this content or become …
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Middle East: Impact of the downturn
The combined impact of the health crisis and lower oil prices has hit Saudi Arabia and the Gulf states, whilst Turkey and Lebanon’s already weak economies are now in free fall … Please login to view this content or become …
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Israel: COVID-19: B-1 work visa extensions
Foreign experts working in Israel with a B-1 work visa that expired between 10th March and 30th June 2020 will have their visa automatically extended for three months from its expiration date … Please login to view this content or …
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Egypt: Cabinet approves bill protecting victim data in sexual assault cases
An amendment to the Criminal Code has been approved by Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly, which requires that the identities of sexual harassment, assault, and rape victims will be kept concealed … Please login to view this content or become a …
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Global: Up in the air
Not only has the global health crisis put a temporary halt to air travel, but it has also probably reduced demand for good, due to a decline in the desire for mass tourist travel and the need for regular business …
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United Kingdom: Does a confidentiality obligation go to the heart of a contract?
If an employer comes to a settlement agreement with an employee and wishes for it to remain confidential, they should include the obligation in the body of the agreement … Please login to view this content or become a member …
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Global: No, it is not going away
Although there have been improvements in the apparent number of coronavirus cases across the European continent, the Middle East and parts of Asia, there is continued high growth in Russia, India, Brazil, and parts of Africa … Please login to …
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USA: COVID-19 restrictions reimposed
Employers are having to reimpose restrictions in more than half of US states due to a new surge in coronavirus cases … Please login to view this content or become a member by joining now …
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Bahrain: Government to pay 50% of wages for private firms hit by coronavirus
The Government has decided to provide support amounting to 50% of salaries for insured nationals employed in the private sector who work for companies most affected by the health crisis … Please login to view this content or become a …
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