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Japan: Employment rate for Japan’s college graduates close to record high at 97.6% amid labor shortage
The employment rate for job seekers who graduated from Universities in the spring of 2019 has climbed to reach 97 … Please login to view this content or become a member by joining now …
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China: Unemployment insurance benefit increased in Shaanxi province
The standard monthly unemployment insurance benefit received by workers in Shaanxi province has now increased by 11% to 1620 yuan (US$234), 1530 yuan (US$221) and 1440 yuan (US$208) respectively for three different provincial areas … Please login to view this …
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India: Penalties for tax irregularities
Until June 17th 2019 those found to have issued false tax returns, or otherwise evaded tax obligations, could often pay the outstanding sum with interest and escape further penalties … Please login to view this content or become a member …
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Italy: No grounds for dismissal
New rules are set to take effect on the 14th of August 2020 in relation to companies undergoing “judicial liquidation” (i … Please login to view this content or become a member by joining now …
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Global: Towards an automation tax
One thing governments like to do is find new ways to tax us … Please login to view this content or become a member by joining now …
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UK/Poland: Average earnings – 2007 to 2017
Average earnings have been rising in most EU states, but real living standards have been rising at a slower rate because of price inflation … Please login to view this content or become a member by joining now …
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Thailand: Personal Data Protection Act passes into law
Back in September 2018, we reported that Thailand’s GDPR-modelled Personal Data Protection Bill had been issued for public consultation … Please login to view this content or become a member by joining now …
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USA: New Maine law requires employers to provide employees paid leave to use for ‘any reason’
The Maine “Act Authorizing Earned Employee Leave” will come into effect on the 1st of January 2021 and require employers with 10+ staff to provide their employees with one paid hour off for every 40 hours worked, up to a …
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UAE: The New DIFC Employment Law 2019
The revised DIFC employment law (No 2 of 2019) has now been enacted by the UAE Vice-President … Please login to view this content or become a member by joining now …
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Malawi: Immigration goes e-payment on visas
It will soon be possible to apply online for a Malawi visitor visa – rather than having to attend a foreign mission … Please login to view this content or become a member by joining now …
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Israel: Legislative changes to Competition Law
2019 legislative changes to Israel’s Competition Law introduced significant increases in monetary penalties on companies found not to be compliant – with fines of up to €24 … Please login to view this content or become a member by joining …
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India: Exams for company directors
The recently re-elected Prime Minister Narendra Modi has established as a priority the overhaul of corporate governance rules … Please login to view this content or become a member by joining now …
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Uzbekistan: Labour Code revised
The Minister of Employment and Labour Relations, Sherzod Kudbiev, has recently issued guidance on a revised Labour Code that is to be adopted later this year … Please login to view this content or become a member by joining now …
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Nepal: MoU on migrant workers
The Nepal government has just signed a revised labour agreement with the UAE that covers migrant worker benefits, pay, and other safeguards … Please login to view this content or become a member by joining now …
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USA: New legal provisions on sexual harassment in the workplace in Washington State
Washington State’s legislature has recently brought into force new legal provisions on sexual harassment in the workplace … Please login to view this content or become a member by joining now …
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