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Indonesia: New data protection rules move toward passage
The House of Representatives is still inching towards a new data protection law (PDP) … Please login to view this content or become a member by joining now …
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New Zealand: COVID-19 small business cashflow (loan) scheme (SBCS)
SMEs which have been adversely affected by the current health crisis, have until 24th July 2020 to apply for a one-off loan with a term of 5 years … Please login to view this content or become a member by …
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USA: Court says one ageist comment isn’t enough to establish discrimination
The 5th Circuit Court of Appeals has recently ruled that an employee was not dismissed due to his age, even though his immediate Supervisor had asked if he was too old to do his job … Please login to view …
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Canada: BlackBerry faces class action suit over more than 300 employees’ severance
The company BlackBerry Ltd has been the target of a class action from some 300 former employees over severance entitlements … Please login to view this content or become a member by joining now …
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Hong Kong: Tax bill passage welcomed
Under the concessionary measure released by the government, all forms of income and profits tax for the year 2019–20 will be reduced by 100%, subject to a ceiling of $20,000 (US$2,580) per case … Please login to view this content …
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Malaysia: Three-month extension for wage subsidy programme
The Wage Subsidy Programme has now been extended to six months and will now continue until 30th September 2020 … Please login to view this content or become a member by joining now …
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Japan: Amendments to the Whistleblower Protection Act
Amendments to the Whistleblower Protection Act have just been introduced … Please login to view this content or become a member by joining now …
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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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