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Israel: Gov’t team recommends gradual exit from lockdown
A government study involving the Ministries of Finance, Economy and Labour, Health and Finance together with the National Economic Council and Bank of Israel has been drawing up plans for a return to normal economic activity … Please login to …
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United Kingdom: Health and safety guidance
The Health and Safety Executive has issued a reminder to companies that under the Workplace (Health, Safety and Welfare) Regulations, there is an obligation to offer “welfare” (toilet and first-aid) facilities to those visiting company premises, including delivery drivers … …
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China: Employment incentives
Government health restrictions in Hubei province, the most badly affected province during the pandemic, have now been lifted completely … Please login to view this content or become a member by joining now …
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Romania: State of Emergency Certificate
Government Order 791 sets out the procedures that must be followed by companies to obtain a blue or yellow State of Emergency Certificate (CSE) from the MEEBE Ministry … Please login to view this content or become a member by …
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European Union: Guidelines concerning the exercise of the free movement of workers during COVID-19 outbreak
The European Commission has issued guidelines on the “exercise of the free movement of workers during COVID-19 outbreak“ … Please login to view this content or become a member by joining now …
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Belgium: Cross-border commuters working in crucial sectors can get vignette to pass Belgian border with priority
Workers who live in Belgium and work in the Netherlands must possess a letter (in Dutch) confirming they are a vital worker in a crucial sector … Please login to view this content or become a member by joining now …
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Austria: Versetzungsklause
Employers should note that in Austria they may not just instruct their employee to work from home unless there is a “versetzungsklause” (unilateral relocation) clause in their employment contract … Please login to view this content or become a member …
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Pakistan: Whistleblower Protection and Vigilance Commission Bill
The Whistleblower Protection and Vigilance Commission Bill remains stalled in Parliament, although an interim ordinance has been in force and its tenure renewed recently against much opposition from the PPP and other opposition parties … Please login to view this …
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New Zealand: Minimum wage increased from April 2020
The adult minimum wage rose on the 1st of April to $18 … Please login to view this content or become a member by joining now …
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Global: Downturn or upturn
Although a sharp downturn is inevitable, particularly in Q2 2020, it is by no means certain that it will continue through into 2021, at least for parts of Europe, China (PRC) and Anzac … Please login to view this content …
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Asia: No, 5G radiation doesn’t spread the Coronavirus
A number of reliable sources are reporting that foreign nationals, particularly from Europe and North America, are facing “some difficulties and ill-treatment” in relation to a mistaken perceived coronavirus risk they pose … Please login to view this content or …
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Armenia: Policy responses to COVID-19
A law has just been passed by the national parliament giving the state unlimited direct access to telephone and health records … Please login to view this content or become a member by joining now …
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United Kingdom: New law will mean employers in Wales have to keep staff two metres apart
Up to now the need to keep more than two metres apart at work has been advisory, but now the Welsh Parliament has voted through a new regulation making this compulsory … Please login to view this content or become …
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Kenya: Updated on Employment (amendment) Bill 2019
We previously reported that the Employment (amendment) Bill 2019 was being debated by the national Parliament … Please login to view this content or become a member by joining now …
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Global: Worst case scenario
What no government body will tell you is how many lives could be lost to COVID-19, although some political leaders have given huge estimates about how many of their population are likely to contract the disease … Please login to …
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