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USA: New York State prohibits employee discrimination over reproductive health decisions

New York employers must now take note of the State’s latest Reproductive Choice Law that was signed by the Governor on November 8th 2019 … Please login to view this content or become a member by joining now …

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China: First online labor and personnel dispute mediation and arbitration platform launched in Zhejiang province

A Labor and Personnel Dispute Mediation and Arbitration Online Platform has been officially launched recently in Zhejiang, an eastern coastal province in China … Please login to view this content or become a member by joining now …

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Greece: Amendments to the constitution

The national parliament has approved nine major amendments to the constitution, a process that started back in 2018 by the former government, but was never completed … Please login to view this content or become a member by joining now …

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Antigua and Barbuda: Visa waiver agreement with Russia

Nationals from Antigua and Barbuda and Russia may now visit each other’s countries without obtaining a visa and stay for a maximum of 90 days within any period of 180 days from their date of their entry … Please login …

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Saudi Arabia: New rules in financial sector focused on increasing local worker participation

Financial institutions, including banks, insurance and financial technology firms must now give priority to Saudi nationals when making appointments to leading positions … Please login to view this content or become a member by joining now …

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Qatar: Data required to register national address

Under the new National Address Law (Law No 24 of 2017), any Qatari national or foreigner must register with the Ministry of Interior specified details … Please login to view this content or become a member by joining now …

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Botswana: Russia and Botswana go visa-free

Citizens of both countries who don’t plan to work, study or permanently reside in the other country, may now enter or transit for up to 30 days without a visa … Please login to view this content or become a …

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Singapore: Higher minimum salary for S pass applicants

With effect from January 1st 2020, the minimum gross monthly salary threshold for S Pass applicants will be increased by 4 … Please login to view this content or become a member by joining now …

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Singapore: New educational qualification proof required for some applicants

Applicants from China applying for Employment Passes to Singapore must now provide proof of qualifications from one of the following these sources: The China Higher Education Student Information and Career Center (CHSI), China Academic Degrees & Graduate Education Information (CDGDC) …

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Estonia: Government endorses 1,314 immigration quota for 2020

The Government of Estonia has set the immigration quota for 2020 at 0 … Please login to view this content or become a member by joining now …

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USA: Nevada labor commissioner issues advisory opinions regarding paid personal leave law

The Nevada Law Commissioner has issued advisory opinions on the state’s new personal leave law … Please login to view this content or become a member by joining now …

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France: Government plans to scan social media for tax fraud

The French public accounts ministry prides itself on its record of recovered unpaid taxes, which have so far reached €5 … Please login to view this content or become a member by joining now …

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Papua New Guinea: Government fee changes currency

The Immigration & Citizenship Authority now requires that all visa fees are now charged in United States Dollars (USD) and paid via a new online gateway available on this website … Please login to view this content or become a …

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Sweden: EU blue card minimum salary level increased

Employers seeking to renew an EU Blue Card must now increase the foreign national’s monthly salary from the former minimum of SEK 48,000 (US$4,987) to SEK 51,900 (US$5,392) or have the renewal denied … Please login to view this content …

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Australia: New mega union to shift balance of power in Labor

The National Union of Workers (NUW) has just merged with United Voice to form The United Workers Union (UWU) … Please login to view this content or become a member by joining now …

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