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ANZACs: Coronavirus: Will summer make a difference?
There has been much speculation about why Australia and New Zealand have not appeared to be hit by the pandemic as much as most other countries … Please login to view this content or become a member by joining now …
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USA: CDC Issues new relaxed guidelines for safety practices for essential workers potentially exposed to COVID-19
Although it is universally accepted that an isolation period of at least 14 days is necessary for anyone exposed to COVID-19, in the midst of the worst period of the pandemic, the CDC has relaxed its rules about isolation for …
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Thailand: Immigration Bureau grants automatic extension of visas
Foreign nationals stranded in Thailand, with visas which have expired since the 26th of March 2020, will have their visas automatically extended by the Office of Immigration Bureau to the 30th of April 2020 … Please login to view this …
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United Kingdom: Law society issue furlough guidance
According to the UK Law Society President, Simon Davis, “The shock to the legal services sector has been sudden and severe … Please login to view this content or become a member by joining now …
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USA: Booz Allen Hamilton pledges job security for employees through July 1
The Virginia-based consulting firm Booz Allen Hamilton has announced that it will be given job security to all 27,000 of its worldwide employees until July 1st 2020 … Please login to view this content or become a member by joining …
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Uruguay: Agreement on special measures to deal with the health crisis
The MTSS Labour Ministry has issued a resolution allowing employers and workers, or their representatives, to reach agreement on special measures to deal with the health crisis … Please login to view this content or become a member by joining …
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Paraguay: Social Security of Paraguay will give a subsidy to workers dismissed due to COVID-19
The Social Security Institute has introduced a new measure to assist those terminated, or experiencing work suspension, due to the health crisis … Please login to view this content or become a member by joining now …
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Ecuador: Government’s response to the Covid-19
The Ministry of Labour has considered, but rejected, a proposal to allow the suspension of work – with employees remaining unpaid and employers relieved of their obligation to pay social security obligations … Please login to view this content or …
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Chile: Government seeks to introduce a moratorium on all collective bargaining activity
The government is seeking to introduce a moratorium on all collective bargaining activity … Please login to view this content or become a member by joining now …
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Global: Labour relations
What many people are not aware, is that one of the most unsettled periods for labour relations in countries such as the UK and USA was in the midst of the Second World War … Please login to view this …
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Global: Emergency response and recovery guidelines from FedEE
We has developed a wide range of guidelines and useful documents to assist members during the current crisis … Please login to view this content or become a member by joining now …
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Uganda: Parliament adopts new tax measures
A parliamentary Bill has relaxed minimum capital requirements for investors receiving tax concessions to US$300,000, or US$150,000 if it is outside Kampala, Wakiso, and Entebbe … Please login to view this content or become a member by joining now …
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UAE: New law to limit weight of heavy vehicles
Heavy goods vehicle fleet managers should take note that new lorry weight limits will soon be introduced … Please login to view this content or become a member by joining now …
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Saudi Arabia: Government extends exit, re-entry visa of expats
Exit and reentry visas expiring between February 25th and May 24th, 2020 have automatically been extended for an additional period of three months for non-nationals residing in the country … Please login to view this content or become a member …
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Morocco: Explanatory guide in response to COVID-19
The Ministry of Labour and Professional Insertion has produced a very useful Q&A guide concerning the handling of employment issues during the current health crisis … Please login to view this content or become a member by joining now …
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