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United Kingdom: Parliament rejects 8 Brexit options

Although the EU Council of Ministers gave the UK government an extension of the Brexit deadline until April 12th, it was on the understanding that agreement to a deal would be concluded this week … Please login to view this …

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Italy: An employee who leaves work without punching out can be legally dismissed

The Italian Supreme Court has ruled that an employer may dismiss a worker who repeatedly left the workplace during their normal working hours without “punching out” on the time clocking system … Please login to view this content or become …

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Thailand: Cabinet approves April 12 as additional holiday

Friday April the 12th has been declared a one-off non-working public holiday … Please login to view this content or become a member by joining now …

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Qatar:United States and Qatar sign MoU on co-operation in labour reform

A Memorandum of Understanding has been signed with the USA on the introduction of a labour reform programme in Qatar … Please login to view this content or become a member by joining now …

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USA: Job openings and labor turnover summary for 2018

During the full year 2018, 40 … Please login to view this content or become a member by joining now …

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Chile: Change of Supreme Court doctrine regarding limitation periods in employment actions

Changes to the Supreme Court doctrine relating to the statute of limitations in respect to employment cases have recently been made which makes the decision whether a case can be pursued less, rather than more, clear … Please login to …

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Iran/Iraq: MoUs signed to ease visas

Superficially, at least, Iran is opening up to the world … Please login to view this content or become a member by joining now …

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South Korea: One-off holiday for historic centennial

Thursday April the 11th has been declared a one-off non-working public holiday … Please login to view this content or become a member by joining now …

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Zimbabwe: Labour Court under spotlight

The Supreme Court is considering an Appeal against a 2017 Labour Court decision concerning the termination of 300 Air Zimbabwe workers with just a basic notice period back in 2015 … Please login to view this content or become a …

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Japan: Annual quota for Japanese working holiday visas offered to Taiwanese to double

With effect from April 2019, the quota for working holiday visas for young Taiwanese adults (aged from 18 to 30) will be increased from the present 5,000 annually to 10,000 … Please login to view this content or become a …

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Mexico: Walmart avoids a strike with 5.5% wage increase

The company Walmart and the National Association of Workers of Commerce and Private Offices have agreed salary increases and other employee benefits … Please login to view this content or become a member by joining now …

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Saudi Arabia: New data shows female labour force participation up to nearly 20%

According to a Jadwa Investment research, there is an increase in female workforce participation in Saudi Arabia, rising from 17 … Please login to view this content or become a member by joining now …

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Argentina: Government to hike minimum wage early as inflation stays high

The national minimum monthly wage has now increased to 12,500 pesos (US$288) … Please login to view this content or become a member by joining now …

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USA: Terminating right to stock options through severance agreement in Massachusetts

Employers concerned about the outstanding stock options of terminated employees should note the recent Massachusetts case of McDonald v Jenzabar … Please login to view this content or become a member by joining now …

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United Kingdom: Visas granted to Chinese nationals see 11% rise in 2018

During 2018, the number of Chinese nationals who successfully applied for UK visas increased by 11% to a total of 730,000 … Please login to view this content or become a member by joining now …

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