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USA: DOL provides tips for respiratory protection during mask shortages
The US Department of Labor is responding to the shortage of disposable N95 filtering face masks by suggesting those previously required by employers to wear such masks should consider instead either the use of non-disposable, elastomeric respirators or powered air-purifying …
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Thailand: Social security levy cut to ease virus jolt
The financial contributions paid by both employees and employers into the Social Security Fund have been reduced from 5% to 4% for six months – until the end of August 2020 … Please login to view this content or become …
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European Union: Collection and compilation of statistics
One other victim of the pandemic is the collection and compilation of statistics themselves … Please login to view this content or become a member by joining now …
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European Court of Justice :: Rules on dismissal of certificates for social security
The court has just ruled that an EU member state can ignore a social security certificate issued by another Member State if they believe it was issued fraudulently and if, after making enquiries with the relevant authorities in the other …
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USA: Terminate or furlough
Companies will often be in two minds whether to terminate an employee, or put them on furlough … Please login to view this content or become a member by joining now …
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Saudi Arabia: KSA covers 60% of Saudi salaries as COVID-19 impacts private sectors
When an employee faces potential redundancy, employers may now apply to the General Organisation for Social Insurance (GOSI) claiming 60% of their registered wage for a period of three months, at a maximum gross monthly wage of SR9,000 (US$2,400) … …
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United Kingdom: Visas extended for those currently unable to return home due to COVID-19
Foreigners visiting the UK on a visa who cannot return home due to the COVID-19 pandemic will be able to extend their visa until May 31st 2020 … Please login to view this content or become a member by joining …
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Spain: Reminders from the tax authorities
The Spanish tax authorities have written to all those foreigners residing in Spain receiving any payments – such as pensions or consultancy fees – from another country, under an existing double taxation treaty, demanding the submission of Spanish tax returns …
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USA: Paycheck Protection Program (PPP)
The US government is not following the lead of other countries by offering all employers wage subsidies in the form of grants … Please login to view this content or become a member by joining now …
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Mexico: Force Majeure of COVID-19 under Mexican Law?
Making a salary reduction to respond to force majeure can present problems in Mexico … Please login to view this content or become a member by joining now …
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China: Maternity allowance of not less than 128 days in Fujian
In Fujian, a southeastern province, with effect from May 1st 2020, paid maternity leave allowance will rise from 98 days to not less than 128 days … Please login to view this content or become a member by joining now …
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United Kingdom: Economic impact of the Pandemic
Around one fifth of companies have partly suspended or temporarily closed operations to date and almost 50% expect to temporarily lay off 50% by the end of this week … Please login to view this content or become a member …
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France: Cross-border commuting
Cross-border commuters are particularly affected during the present crisis under the double-taxation rules that apply specifically to them … Please login to view this content or become a member by joining now …
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USA: Sick pay provisions in individual states for quarantine/isolation cases
In addition to federal sick pay provisions under the FFCRA, individual states have adopted their own measures, particularly for quarantine/isolation cases … Please login to view this content or become a member by joining now …
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Thailand: The Revenue Department has stimulated economy by allowing 250% tax deduction for new machine
Businesses investing in new machinery between January 1st – December 31st 2020 may deduct 250% of the cost as a tax allowance … Please login to view this content or become a member by joining now …
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