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European Union: Population before retirement works more
The employment rate of people between the ages of 55 and 64 grew between 2003 and 2018 in the majority of EU states – with the highest rates in Sweden, Germany and Denmark (over 70%) … Please login to view …
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Malaysia: 289 labour relations complaints handled over the first 10 months of this year
The Department of Labour (JTK) handled 289 labour relations complaints in the coastal state of Malacca over the first ten months of this year … Please login to view this content or become a member by joining now …
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USA: Industrial espionage
Although it has been standard practice for companies around the world to reverse engineer competitor products, it would appear that the US Department of Justice (DOJ) will only seek to prosecute companies following such practices if they have connections with …
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Irish Republic: Enhanced benefits for employees
The Government has now published its Parental Leave and Benefit Bill … Please login to view this content or become a member by joining now …
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UAE: Nepal-UAE labour agreement comes into effect
In June 2019 we reported that the governments of Nepal and the UAE had signed a revised labour agreement that covers Nepali migrant worker benefits, pay, and other safeguards … Please login to view this content or become a member …
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USA: Maryland prohibits noncompetes for low-wage employees
Maryland’s Senate Bill 328 was recently enacted … Please login to view this content or become a member by joining now …
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New Zealand: Changes to triangular employment relationships
A triangular employment relationship is one where a third party has a contract with an employer under which an employee performs work for the benefit of the third party … Please login to view this content or become a member …
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United Kingdom: New guidance on use of confidentiality agreements in discrimination cases
The Equality and Human Rights Commission has published new guidelines on using confidentiality agreements in discrimination, harassment and victimisation cases that may contravene the Equality Act as well as non-enforceable agreements … Please login to view this content or become …
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Australia: Work health & safety
The New South Wales Government has made several proposed amendments to the Work Health & Safety Act … Please login to view this content or become a member by joining now …
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European Union: Rare moments when Brexit makes sense
There are rare moments when Brexit makes sense … Please login to view this content or become a member by joining now …
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Philippines: Foreign workers must secure ‘certificate of no objection’
The Department of Labour and Employment has announced that foreigners who wish to work in the country must submit to the Department’s regional office, within three working days of their application, a “certificate of no objection” … Please login to …
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Sudan: Decision to repeal public order laws a step forward for women’s rights
A public order law introduced in the wake of the now deposed President Bashir – tightly regulating the women’s freedom of dress, movement, association, work and study – has now been repealed by the transitional government … Please login to …
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USA: Privacy bills
Two privacy Bills have recently been submitted for federal debate by separate Senators … Please login to view this content or become a member by joining now …
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Puerto Rico: New law limits employers’ use of credit reports in employment decisions
A new Law (Act 150-2019) has come into effect banning employers from using credit history when making appointments or deciding on an employee’s pay or benefits … Please login to view this content or become a member by joining now …
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South Korea: Environment and Labor Committee continues to dawdle in ratifying core ILO conventions
Parliament’s Environment and Labor Committee are still delaying their scheduled review of proposed revisions to the Labor Relations Act and proposals to ratify ILO Conventions 87 and 98, which concern the freedom of association, and Convention 29, which bans forced …
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