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Germany: Sharp rise in the number of commuters
There has been a sharp rise in the number of commuters in recent years across many regions of Germany, such as Lower Saxony and Bremen … Please login to view this content or become a member by joining now …
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France: Number of cases being heard by labour tribunals has fallen
The number of cases being heard by labour tribunals (conseil de prud’hommes) has fallen over the period from 2005 to 2018 by 41% … Please login to view this content or become a member by joining now …
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Taiwan: Regular monthly pay levels – August 2019
Regular monthly pay levels for all employees in Taiwan rose from August 2018 to August 2019 by 2 … Please login to view this content or become a member by joining now …
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Cyprus: Two measures to safeguard the rights of Britons
The national parliament has approved two measures to safeguard the rights of Britons currently living in the country after Brexit … Please login to view this content or become a member by joining now …
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Australia: More parents work full-time
Latest figures released by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) indicate that during the period 2009-2019, the proportion of families with children younger than five where both parents were working full-time increased by 7% to 21% … Please login to …
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Andorra: Minimum wages increased for 2019
The monthly minimum wage has increased by 3 … Please login to view this content or become a member by joining now …
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United Kingdom: John Lewis and Waitrose merge
The Roman Courtier at the time of Nero, Caius Petronius, once observed about re-organisation that it was a wonderful method “for creating the illusion of progress while producing confusion, inefficiency and demoralisation“ … Please login to view this content or …
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Sweden: Amendments to the Act on Co-determination in Working Life
Several amendments to the Act on Co-determination in Working Life (1976: 580) have been voted through the Riksdag (national parliament) to prevent “combat actions” (such as strikes) by employee representatives, or the threats of them, during negotiations over collective agreements, …
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Guatemala: Minimum daily salary (2019)
The minimum salary in Guatemala amounts to Q … Please login to view this content or become a member by joining now …
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Slovenia: Minimum monthly wage to be increased in 2020
The gross minimum monthly wage will rise next year from €886 … Please login to view this content or become a member by joining now …
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Malaysia: World Bank estimates 26% pay hike if women get fair access to work
A report by the World Bank has forecast that the overall level of wages and salaries in Malaysia would rise by 26% if women were given equal opportunities … Please login to view this content or become a member by …
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UAE: Visa on arrival for Emiratis in Kiribati
Emiratis may now travel to the Republic of Kiribati without pre-entry visas and stay up for 90 days for each visit … Please login to view this content or become a member by joining now …
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Ethiopia: Statutory probationary period increased
Recent amendments to Ethiopian labour law have increased the statutory probationary period from 45 to 60 working days … Please login to view this content or become a member by joining now …
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Cyprus: Pay deal achieved in the hospitality sector
A pay deal has now been achieved in the hospitality sector, following the recommendations of a mediator … Please login to view this content or become a member by joining now …
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USA: DOL announces 2020 minimum wage increases for federal contractors
With effect from 1st January 2020, the federal contractor minimum wage will be increased from the current $10 … Please login to view this content or become a member by joining now …
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