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Monaco: Extension of maternity leave
In June 2019, the National Council will be voting on a Bill to extend maternity leave to 18 weeks (from current 16 weeks) … Please login to view this content or become a member by joining now …
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Canada: Alberta Bill 2
The Alberta government has recently introduced ‘Bill 2’ … Please login to view this content or become a member by joining now …
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Global: Burnout is an official medical diagnosis, says WHO
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has officially recognised “burnout” as a medical condition linked to employment/unemployment … Please login to view this content or become a member by joining now …
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Canada: Accessible Canada Act
The federal government has made commitments to tackle disability discrimination in the workplace through the passing of the Bill C-81, also known as the “Accessible Canada Act” … Please login to view this content or become a member by joining …
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Botswana: Court decriminalises homosexuality
The Botswana High Court has decriminalised homosexuality by overturning the long-established law that found same-sex relationships illegal and punishable by up to seven years imprisonment … Please login to view this content or become a member by joining now …
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Jordan: Unemployment stood at 19% in Q1 2019
A report published by the Jordan government reveals that in Q1 2019 unemployment stood at 19%, with female unemployment standing at 28 … Please login to view this content or become a member by joining now …
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EU/UK: Withdrawal of the UK and EU rules on European Works Councils
The European Commission (EC) has set out the ongoing arrangements that will apply in respect to European Works Councils once the UK has left the EU … Please login to view this content or become a member by joining now …
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Belgium: First Belgian GDPR sanction: DPA fines mayor EUR 2000
Companies across Europe have spent billions on preparing for GDPR and for the last 12 months have been waiting with bated breath for the first hefty penalties to be inflicted for infringements of its seemingly draconian provisions … Please login …
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Switzerland: Stricter language skill requirements for foreign nationals
Although Switzerland has three official languages, the new Foreign Nationals and Integration Act aims at facilitating the integration of foreign nationals into the country … Please login to view this content or become a member by joining now …
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USA: Maryland bans noncompetes for low-wage workers
The state of Maryland now formally excludes low-paid workers from the application of non-competition agreements … Please login to view this content or become a member by joining now …
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Belgium: Changes to special leave
The Royal Decree of 5 May 2019 amends several provisions in relation to parental leave requests … Please login to view this content or become a member by joining now …
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Canada: Proposed federal changes for training benefits
In the latest national budget there is a proposal for a non-taxable training credit that will help employers cover any training costs for employees … Please login to view this content or become a member by joining now …
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European Union: Households with children in the EU
Companies offering family friendly policies should note that there is a marked contrast in the number of families with children – even across the EU … Please login to view this content or become a member by joining now …
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Global: Household income & household debt
The annual growth rate in household income in 2018 ranged from -7% in Russia to +7 … Please login to view this content or become a member by joining now …
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Hong Kong: Gov’t backs extended maternity leave
Following the recent increase of paid paternity leave from 3 to 5 days, paid maternity leave is also set to increase from current 10 to 14 weeks … Please login to view this content or become a member by joining …
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