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Slovak Republic: Annual health and safety reports submission deadline

Although employers were formerly obliged to submit their annual health and safety reports to the Office of Public Health (UVZ) concerning category two employees by January 15th 2020, the UVZ has indicated that it will remain open for submissions until …

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UAE: Government lifts Lebanon travel ban for Emiratis

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) authorities has lifted a ban on Emiratis wishing to travel to Lebanon … Please login to view this content or become a member by joining now …

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Armenian: President signs Armenian-Chinese agreement on visa waiver into law

The citizens of Armenia and China are now exempted from visas to visit each other’s country for up to 90 days within any period of 180 days … Please login to view this content or become a member by joining …

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Japan: Unemployment rate falls to 2.2% in November 2019

In November 2019 employment in Japan increased to 67 … Please login to view this content or become a member by joining now …

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Mexico: Minimum wage increased by 20%

The minimum national daily wage has now increased by 20% to 123 … Please login to view this content or become a member by joining now …

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United Kingdom: Government doubles the number of fast-track visas for scientists

The UK Home Office has confirmed that the number of fast-track visas allowing elite scientists from abroad to work at UK Universities will be increased from 62 to more than 120 a year … Please login to view this content …

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Ukraine: Cabinet approves visa-free regime with Colombia, Ecuador

Ukrainians are now able to stay in Colombia and Ecuador without visas for 90 days within any 180-day period … Please login to view this content or become a member by joining now …

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Serbia: The only European country to approve visa-free entry for Indians

Indians may enter, transit through and stay in Serbia without a visa, during a period not exceeding 30 days in any one year period … Please login to view this content or become a member by joining now …

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Germany: Government opens labour market for skilled workers from non-EU countries

The Skilled Immigration Act (Fachkräfteeinwanderungsgesetz), which was adopted by the German Bundestag (national parliament) in June 2019, is expected come into force on March 1st 2020 … Please login to view this content or become a member by joining now …

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Netherlands: Family members of entrepreneurs exempted from work permit requirement

Family members of foreign self-employed persons/entrepreneurs are now allowed to take up paid employment without having to apply for a work permit in the Netherlands … Please login to view this content or become a member by joining now …

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Vietnam: Minimum wages hiked in January 2020

The minimum salary in the private sector has just been raised by an average of 5 … Please login to view this content or become a member by joining now …

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Croatia: Schengen accession

The European Commission recently announced that Croatia has met the criteria to join the Schengen Area … Please login to view this content or become a member by joining now …

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Vietnam: Government extends visa exemption to eight countries till 2022

A 15-day visa exemption facility for nationals from eight countries, namely Russia, Japan, South Korea, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, Finland and Belarus, has now been extended for a further three year period – through the end of 2022 … Please login …

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New Zealand: Government announces minimum wage boost, to $18.90 an hour from April 2020

The national adult minimum wage will rise on April 1st 2020 from $17 … Please login to view this content or become a member by joining now …

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Myanmar: Visa-free visits for Myanmar and Vietnam nationals

Nationals from Myanmar and Vietnam may now visit each other’s country for a period up to 30 days without obtaining a visa … Please login to view this content or become a member by joining now …

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