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Irish Republic: Employment (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act limits the use of zero-hour contracts
The Employment (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act, which recently came into force, limits the use of zero-hour contracts, unless employers provide core terms and working time predictability, and guarantee salary levels … Please login to view this content or become a member …
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France: Bill equating anti-Zionism with anti-Semitism sparks debate in France
A controversial Bill has been introduced that makes anti-Zionism a criminal offence under French law … Please login to view this content or become a member by joining now …
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European Union: A new step towards the establishment of the European Labour Authority
Following our January report on the establishment of a European Labour Authority (ELA), the European Council and the EU Parliament have agreed on the text of the Regulation on the formation and functions of ELA … Please login to view …
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South Korea: After 48-year ban, Korea legalizes medical cannabis products
A law that legalises medical cannabis has been approved and took effect on the 12th of March 2019 … Please login to view this content or become a member by joining now …
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Singapore: More protection for victims abused by intimate partners
The Law and Home Affairs Minister, Kasiviswanathan Shanmugam, has indicated that measures are in preparation to protect victims of violence from domestic partners and other family members … Please login to view this content or become a member by joining …
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New Zealand: More employers are taking part in voluntary “Kiwisaver schemes”
An increasing number of employers are taking part in voluntary “Kiwisaver schemes” to help employees save for retirement … Please login to view this content or become a member by joining now …
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Malaysia: Reforms could further restrict foreign lawyers
A reform of the Legal Profession Act 1976 is poised to further curb the rights of foreign lawyers, especially their ability to “fly in, fly out” through a new 60-day annual restriction on their right to give advice on matters …
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Hong Kong: Visa-free access to Panama and Armenia for HKSAR passport holders
Passport holders from Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) may now visit Panama without a visa for up to 30 days … Please login to view this content or become a member by joining now …
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USA: New Hampshire Senate seeks to ban non-competes for low-wage workers
Senate Bill 197 barring employers from entering into non-compete agreements with low-wage employees has passed the New Hampshire Senate … Please login to view this content or become a member by joining now …
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United Kingdom: MPs reject Theresa May’s deal for a second time
The UK House of Commons has voted down for a second time the Brexit deal negotiated with the European Union … Please login to view this content or become a member by joining now …
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European Union: Upcoming European Council meeting (Summit) and EU-China Summit
There will be a European Council meeting (Summit) in Brussels on the 21st to the 22nd of March … Please login to view this content or become a member by joining now …
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USA: New Jersey expands Family and SAFE Leave protections and benefits
New Jersey’s Governor Phil Murphy has approved a series of family-friendly provisions that broaden the scope of the Family Leave and SAFE Acts … Please login to view this content or become a member by joining now …
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Bulgaria: Government implements GDPR into Personal Data Protection Act
The Bill on Amendment and Supplement of the Data Protection Act which finally implements the GDPR into Bulgarian law came into effect on March 2nd, 2019 … Please login to view this content or become a member by joining now …
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USA: Average hourly earnings increased 3.4%
Average hourly earnings grew by 3 … Please login to view this content or become a member by joining now …
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Malta: Identity Malta launches fast-track for highly skilled third-country nationals
The passport office (Identity Malta) has launched a fast-track service for highly skilled third-country nationals … Please login to view this content or become a member by joining now …
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