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European Union: Annual growth in labour costs at 3.7% – Q1 2020
There is now evidence that one effect of the lockdown may have been to cool the growing inflation of labour costs, particularly in Eastern Europe … Please login to view this content or become a member by joining now …
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Belgium: Social security exemption possible
Although most workplaces have been allowed to reopen, a number of restrictions remain and employers continue to be encouraged by the government to arrange teleworking, wherever possible … Please login to view this content or become a member by joining …
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South Korea: 2021 minimum wage set at 8,720 won, up 1.5% in weakest rise on record
The national minimum gross hourly wage for 2021 has been set at 8,720 won (US$7 … Please login to view this content or become a member by joining now …
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USA: Georgia COVID-19 Pandemic Business Safety Act
The State of Georgia‘s Pandemic Business Safety Act has been passed by the state legislature … Please login to view this content or become a member by joining now …
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China: Hunan encourages enterprises to implement work-based training
SMEs in Hunan province that are carrying out work-based training for employees may now apply for a subsidy of 500 yuan (US$71) per employee per month for up to 6 months … Please login to view this content or become …
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Czech Republic: Process of delivering important documents to employees to be simplified
From 30th July 2020, the process of delivering important documents to employees will be simplified … Please login to view this content or become a member by joining now …
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South Korea: Paid weekly holidays
A peculiarity of Korean employment law is that “paid weekly holidays”, i … Please login to view this content or become a member by joining now …
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Singapore: Chickenpox, pneumococcal jabs to be free for eligible Singaporean children
Working parents should be aware that vaccinations against chickenpox and pneumococcal disease will be free for eligible Singaporean children under the age of 18 from 1st November 2020 … Please login to view this content or become a member by …
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Philippines: National Privacy Commission extends validity of DPO registrations to 7 March 2021
The National Privacy Commission has been trying, in the face of the pandemic, to put in place a realistic deadline for companies to register the details of their Data Protection Officer … Please login to view this content or become …
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New Zealand: Paid parental leave extended to 26 weeks
With effect from 1st July 2020, paid parental leave was extended from 22 to 26 weeks … Please login to view this content or become a member by joining now …
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Japan: Unicharm provides allowance of ¥3,000 for online social gatherings
The major disposable hygiene products company Unicharm has abandoned its use of “core time” and left employees complete freedom to work each day at any time between 7am and 7pm … Please login to view this content or become a …
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India: Deregulation
Although Uttar Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh have relaxed labour laws to help attract investment, Maharashtra – the state that embraces Mumbai – has decided to use other means towards that end … Please login to view this content or become …
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USA: Pennsylvania Supreme Court addresses consideration for noncompetes
What happens when a new employee fails to sign a non-compete agreement until significantly after they start work? The Pennsylvania Supreme Court has found (in Rullex Co … Please login to view this content or become a member by joining …
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New Zealand: Applications for COVID-19 Workers and Workplaces Assistance Fund now open
Applications for the COVID-19 Workers and Workplaces Assistance Fund are now open … Please login to view this content or become a member by joining now …
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USA: California accuses Cisco of job discrimination based on Indian employee’s caste
An unusual case is being brought by the Californian “Department of Fair Employment and Housing” against the company Cisco at the US District Court in San Jose … Please login to view this content or become a member by joining …
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