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Russian Federation: Foreign worker statistics
Although the great majority of labour migrants to the Russia come from former soviet states, such as Uzbekistan, there are also some surprising entrants seeking to become resident … Please login to view this content or become a member by …
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Vietnam: Workplace exposure new limits
The Health Environment Management Agency has issued new limits for airborne exposure and testing (QCVN 03: 2019/BYT) … Please login to view this content or become a member by joining now …
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United Kingdom: Tiers 2, 4 and 5 of the Points Based System: Guidance for Sponsors
New guidance is now available for company sponsors from the Home Office concerning Tiers 2,4 and 5 migrants entering the UK … Please login to view this content or become a member by joining now …
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European Union: Low work intensity (LWI) for adults of households
Which countries in the EU have the highest proportion of households that have just been left behind as the rest of their economies grew? Let us look at the latest figures (2017) for low work intensity (LWI) for adults of …
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Lebanon: Health Ministry to light up smoking ban
The Ministry of Public Health has been trying to implement Law 174 that forbids smoking in all enclosed spaces … Please login to view this content or become a member by joining now …
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Spain: Unlawful casual and part-time work
A “shock strategy” is being carried out by the national government over the period to the end of December 2019 … Please login to view this content or become a member by joining now …
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United Kingdom: Consultation on measures to address one-sided flexibility
Just a short time is now left for employers to comment on the Good Work Plan’s consultation paper relating to “one-sided flexibility” … Please login to view this content or become a member by joining now …
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European Union: How quickly countries in Europe recovered from the last recession?
As we face the prospect of a recession once again, it is instructive to look back to how quickly countries in Europe recovered from the last recession … Please login to view this content or become a member by joining …
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USA: Green new deal as labour issue
If your company needs to find common ground with employees, especially if they are unionised, then consider raising the issue of the “Green New Deal“ … Please login to view this content or become a member by joining now …
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USA: Cases concerning the interpretation of Title VII of the Human Rights Act
The date is fast approaching for the US Supreme Court to hear two important cases concerning the interpretation of Title VII of the Human Rights Act … Please login to view this content or become a member by joining now …
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South Africa: Numsa in three-year wage deal
The Automotive Manufacturers’ Employers Association (Ameo) has reached a three-year pay agreement with the National Union of Metalworkers (NUMSA) … Please login to view this content or become a member by joining now …
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Australia: Labor tries to maintain casuals’ right to ‘double dipping’ entitlement
A regulation to stop casual workers in Australia from “double dipping” is under attack from Labour leader Anthony Albanese … Please login to view this content or become a member by joining now …
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Spain: Dismissal for criminality
If an employee in Spain is found guilty of a criminal offence not connected with their work there is no legal cause for dismissal … Please login to view this content or become a member by joining now …
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USA: Delaware’s uncertain business judgment rule
Lawyers love meaty disputes and a really meaty one is brewing in the state of Delaware … Please login to view this content or become a member by joining now …
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Irish Republic: Building services investigation
A study is underway, at the investigation of the labour court, into terms and conditions in the mechanical engineering building services sector … Please login to view this content or become a member by joining now …
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