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Irish Republic: Lidl Ireland commits to paying staff latest living wage increase
Lidl Ireland has promised to pay its employees at least the latest “Living Wage” hourly rate of €12 … Please login to view this content or become a member by joining now …
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France: New report reveals deadly impact of extreme weather in France
Although risks to employees in the workplace are wholly within the control of employers, numerous uncontrolled risks occur in the wider environment – and one of these is from climate change … Please login to view this content or become …
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Singapore: New Work Injury Compensation Act 2019
The Work Injury Compensation Bill 2019, which was passed in Parliament in September, will enter fully into force on the 1st of September 2020 … Please login to view this content or become a member by joining now …
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Global: Recession
A survey just conducted by Moody’s credit rating agency has found that “seven in ten credit professionals predict a recession in 2020 … Please login to view this content or become a member by joining now …
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Switzerland: Government reveals number of non-EU work permits it will grant in 2020
8,500 B (longer term) and L (short term) work permits shall be issued to non-EU or EFTA nationals by the Swiss government in 2020, whilst a special quota for British citizens will be made up of 2,100 B-permits and 1,400 …
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Czech Republic: Number of persons having at least two jobs
In Q3 2019, the number of persons having at least two jobs was just 2 … Please login to view this content or become a member by joining now …
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North Macedonia: Average monthly gross wage paid per employee, August 2019
Average gross monthly wages in North Macedonia rose by 4 … Please login to view this content or become a member by joining now …
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India: Government passes controversial citizenship bill that excludes Muslims
The Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) is designed to provide citizenship to those suffering persecution in neighbouring states and offer an amnesty to anyone living illegally in the country for six years … Please login to view this content or become …
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Taiwan: Chunghwa Telecom to raise wages by 3%
With effect from January 1st 2020, Chunghwa Telecom, the largest telecommunications company in Taiwan, will increase wages for its 20,000 employees by an average of 3% … Please login to view this content or become a member by joining now …
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France: Unemployment benefit
One reason why French employees have often been reluctant to resign their job to start their own business has been the loss of their unemployment benefit … Please login to view this content or become a member by joining now …
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India: Personal Data Protection Bill
A recently leaked copy of the “Personal Data Protection Bill 2019” reveals that it is loosely modelled on the EU’s GDPR … Please login to view this content or become a member by joining now …
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China: Campaign to fight against wage defaults
“Malicious wage default” has been classified as a serious crime since 2011 in China … Please login to view this content or become a member by joining now …
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Poland: Average wages up 7.7% y/y in Q3 2019
Over the year to October 2019, average gross pay in Poland increased by 5 … Please login to view this content or become a member by joining now …
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Japan: Group Governance Systems Guidance
Any parent company based in Japan should now be mindful of the Group Governance Systems Guidance first published this Summer … Please login to view this content or become a member by joining now …
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Global: Credit Agricole signs international agreement with UNI Global
The international trade union UNI has signed six new or renewed global agreements with multinational banks – such as Crédit Agricole – this year. In addition to reaffirming the ILO’s fundamental rights, the agreements also cover enhanced maternity leave, digitalization,