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Czech Republic: State parliament finally adopted national legislation incorporating the provisions of the GDPR
The Czech Data Processing Act implementing the GDPR has finally been approved by the state parliament almost a year after its EU deadline … Please login to view this content or become a member by joining now …
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Canada: Yukon’s minimum wage increases to $12.71
Yukon’s minimum hourly wage has just increased from $11 … Please login to view this content or become a member by joining now …
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European Union: Youth unemployment data for February 2019
Over the year to February 2019, total youth unemployment (those aged under age 25) decreased by 222,000 across the European Union (EU) to 3 … Please login to view this content or become a member by joining now …
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Hong Kong: Residents born in 1968-69 may apply for new Smart ID Card beginning April 1 , 2019
Back in October last year, we reported that Hong Kong residents will be required to replace their identity cards in phases … Please login to view this content or become a member by joining now …
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USA: New obligations for NYC employers
Amendments to the New York City Human Rights legislation (measures 185 and 186) create new obligations for NYC employers … Please login to view this content or become a member by joining now …
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European Union: Better protection of whistle-blowers
On April 17th, the European Parliament and the Council will vote on the adoption of the new Directive on the protection of whistleblowers … Please login to view this content or become a member by joining now …
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Brunei: Adultery, gay sex to be punishable by stoning
One of the most repressive regimes in the world is about to get even nastier … Please login to view this content or become a member by joining now …
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Denmark: New positive list published (2019)
Employers are advised to be aware of the newly-released Positive List – a list of professions where Denmark is currently experiencing a shortage of skilled labour … Please login to view this content or become a member by joining now …
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United Kingdom: The Employment Rights (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019
The Employment Rights (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 has been passed by parliament to deal with the removal of EU powers in respect to parental leave, part-time workers, fixed-term work and information and consultation … Please login to view this …
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Mexico: President vows crackdown on corruption
Private immigration and customs agents are under investigation by the Mexican authorities following allegations of corruption and migrant extortion … Please login to view this content or become a member by joining now …
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Romania: Average monthly pension in fourth quarter of 2018
Over the year to Q4 2018, the average monthly pension from all sources increased by 8% to 1223 lei (US$291), of which, the average state monthly social insurance pension increased by 10 … Please login to view this content or …
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Global: Human Rights Reports
The US State Department has published its 2018 Human Rights Practices annual report in which it outlines key human rights abuses for countries around the world … Please login to view this content or become a member by joining now …
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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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