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Taiwan: Labour leave and wage payment regulations on how to handle “Wuhan Pneumonia”

The Ministry of Labour has been quick to issue labour leave and wage payment regulations on how to handle cases of actual, or suspected, “Wuhan Pneumonia” … Please login to view this content or become a member by joining now …

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Kazakhstan: Indian citizens may transit visa-free through six Kazakh airports

Indian citizens may now transit through six Kazakh airports for 72 hours without the need to obtain a visa … Please login to view this content or become a member by joining now …

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Argentina: Senate gives final OK to progressive economic overhaul plan

As inflation hovers around 55% an emergency economic package has been approved by the State Senate … Please login to view this content or become a member by joining now …

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Turkey: Government edges toward Islamic law with new finance rules

The Secular state established by Turkey’s founder Ataturk is gradually crumbling … Please login to view this content or become a member by joining now …

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Vietnam: New drunk-driving law

Hiring a car in Vietnam when on business can be a hazardous experience, and poor driving standards can easily result in an accident – especially when a foreign driver is involved, as compensation to the other driver is obligatory if …

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USA: Supreme Court upholds Minneapolis minimum wage

Back in 2017 Minneapolis City Council was the first mid-western city to vote for a $15 an hour minimum wage … Please login to view this content or become a member by joining now …

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Northern Ireland: Employment law – what’s on a new minister’s desk?

Although the Employment Act (Northern Ireland) 2016 was passed by the Assembly, it was never brought into force … Please login to view this content or become a member by joining now …

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China: 20 days’ minimum paid leave for looking after ageing parents in Xi’an province

With effect from the 1st of May 2020, those employees who are “only children” in Xi’an province will have the right to an extra 20 days’ minimum paid leave per year to look after ageing parents … Please login to …

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USA: Virginia finalizes its passage of the Equal Rights Amendment

Although the Federal Congress originally approved the Equal Rights Amendment (ERA) in 1972, it never achieved the necessary 75% majority amongst individual states – until now … Please login to view this content or become a member by joining now …

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Cyprus: Efforts for Cyprus to join US Visa Waiver Programme stepped up

There could soon be developments regarding US visa waivers for Cypriots from the Greek speaking zone … Please login to view this content or become a member by joining now …

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Rwanda: Government to abolish visa fees for visitors from over 90 countries

President Paul  Kagame has recently announced that the government is considering exempting citizens of the Commonwealth, the African Union and the “Francophonie” from paying visa fees when entering Rwanda … Please login to view this content or become a member …

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China: Shandong introduces new policies for foreign talents

According to the Measures to Facilitate Foreigners, high-calibre foreign workers do not need to apply for work permits and residence permits anymore to work in Shandong, an eastern Chinese province on the Yellow Sea … Please login to view this …

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Thailand: Deadline for renewal of work permits

The deadline for renewal of work permits will be March 31st 2020 … Please login to view this content or become a member by joining now …

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Russian Federation: Electronic employment record books

The Ministry of Labour and Social Protection has begun the process of introducing electronic employment record books … Please login to view this content or become a member by joining now …

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Bahrain: Government slashes visa fees in bid to attract more foreign visitors

The government has slashed fees from BD85 (US$226) to BD40 (US$107) for a one-year visa and from BD170 (US$452) to BD60 (US$160) for five-year visas … Please login to view this content or become a member by joining now …

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