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China: Economic contraction statistics
It is unusual for China to publish statistics that show economic contraction … Please login to view this content or become a member by joining now …
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USA: Independent contractor misclassification
The issue of employment misclassification continues to challenge employers and enforcement agencies alike … Please login to view this content or become a member by joining now …
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Belgium: Minimum wage for working prisoners raised by government
With effect from 1st January 2020, working prisoners in Belgium will receive a minimum hourly wage of between €0 … Please login to view this content or become a member by joining now …
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Vietnam: GDP grows by 25.4% after review
The official statistics office upwardly adjusted the country’s official GDP level by a massive 25 … Please login to view this content or become a member by joining now …
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Irish Republic: Extra-terrestrial bribery law
One of the reasons why the Irish Republic has never prosecuted any company for bribery abroad is because its extra-terrestrial bribery law requires the offence to be unlawful in both Ireland and the country concerned … Please login to view …
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European Union: Unemployment rate holds steady
Although there is every sign that economic activity is slowing around the world, there is no sign yet in Europe of any overall jump in unemployment data … Please login to view this content or become a member by joining …
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USA: California passes Assembly Bill 5 for gig workers
A Californian Bill (AB5) controlling the classification of gig workers has now passed the state assembly and Senate and is awaiting final signature by the Governor … Please login to view this content or become a member by joining now …
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Nigeria: Xenophobic attacks
South African businesses operating in Nigeria have been the subject of reprisal attacks for a number of widely-reported xenophobic incidents directed at Nigerian nationals working in South Africa … Please login to view this content or become a member by …
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Kenya: Mass job cuts in the telecom sector
Mass redundancies are taking place in the telecom sector following the merger of Telkom Kenya and Aircom and the dip in demand for telephone and Internet services … Please login to view this content or become a member by joining …
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Australia: Growth in average wages increases
Over the year to May 2019, average gross weekly pay increased by $48 (US$32) to $1,634 (US$1,098) … Please login to view this content or become a member by joining now …
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Malaysia: Government to review labour laws
Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Bin Mohamad has stated the government’s intention to review its labour laws in an effort to reduce “over-dependence” on foreign labour and address low female labour participation … Please login to view this content or become …
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Mexico: Gender bias in job advertisements
A recent study by Bloomberg which analysed thousands of job advertisements published in August 2019 indicates a large element of gender bias, even though the listing of gender preferences is discriminatory and against the law … Please login to view …
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Nepal: Bilateral labour pact with Turkey
The Nepalese government is making slow progress towards the signing of a bilateral labour agreement with Turkey for the hiring of Nepali workers … Please login to view this content or become a member by joining now …
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USA: An employment law revolution in Colorado
Employers in Colorado are only now coming to terms with the implications of new state laws passed in April and May … Please login to view this content or become a member by joining now …
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Georgia: Changes to the residence permit
The new Law on Aliens is now in force … Please login to view this content or become a member by joining now …
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