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China: Minimum wages increased in several provinces (July 2017)

As of 1st July 2017, the 3 levels of minimum monthly wages in Jiangsu province have increased to 1,890 yuan (US$277), 1,720 yuan (US$252), and 1,520 yuan (US$223) … Please login to view this content or become a member by …

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Mongolia: Future business hub

Ulaanbataar is unlikely to be on your list of business visits over the coming year, yet it could figure as a leading economy sometime after 2020 … Please login to view this content or become a member by joining now …

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Japan: Real wages up 0.1% on year, the first rise in 5 months

Over the year to May 2017, gross regular pay in Japan climbed by an average of 0 … Please login to view this content or become a member by joining now …

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USA: Arizona mandatory paid sickleave

Arizona is the latest US state to introduce a mandatory paid sickleave law … Please login to view this content or become a member by joining now …

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Tanzania:A further crackdown against homosexuality

A further crackdown is taking place against homosexuality in Tanzania where the maximum penalty for such a “crime” is 30 years imprisonment … Please login to view this content or become a member by joining now …

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USA: Atlanta Court rejects Title VII appeal

For years lower courts in the USA have generally accepted the established principle that discrimination against people because of their sexual orientation was unlawful under the Title VII of the 1964 Civil Rights Act ([DN April 13th 2017] … Please …

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France: Monthly pay

During Q1 2017 monthly pay in the non-agricultural market sector increased by an average of 0 … Please login to view this content or become a member by joining now …

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Sweden: Sick leave increased

There is a slight upward trend in Sweden concerning sickness absence in the business sector … Please login to view this content or become a member by joining now …

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Montenegro: Average gross monthly pay level for May 2017

Average gross monthly pay level in Montenegro during May 2017 was 766 euros (US$869) whilst the average net monthly pay level was 511 euros (US$579) … Please login to view this content or become a member by joining now …

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European Union: Unemployment rate

Over the year to May 2017, unemployment amongst those aged 15-24  decreased by 585 000 in the European Union (EU) to 3 … Please login to view this content or become a member by joining now …

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Irish Republic: Average annual earnings

According to latest figures from the Irish Central Statistics Office, average annual earnings for all employees, including regular overtime and irregular earnings, averaged 36,919 euros (US$42,179) in 2016, an increase of 1 … Please login to view this content or …

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Venezuela: Minimum wage increased again

Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro has ordered that the national minimum wage be increased again by 50% with immediate effect … Please login to view this content or become a member by joining now …

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Germany: Index of collectively agreed earnings

Over the year to June 2017 the German index of collectively agreed earnings in industry and services rose by 3 … Please login to view this content or become a member by joining now …

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France: A special court to set up to handle English-law cases

In a bid to lure financial sector firms to move from the UK to France after Brexit, the French government is proposing to establish a special court operating in the English language to handle disputes related to financial contracts governed …

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France: Plein de bonnes intentions

In a bid to lure financial sector firms to move from the UK to France after Brexit, the French government is proposing to establish a special court operating in the English language to handle disputes related to financial contracts governed …

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