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Germany: New law allowing to extensively survey messenger services

The next time your computer system receives spyware the source could be legal – at least in Germany … Please login to view this content or become a member by joining now …

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Kazakhstan: Where wrong means right

A UN agency, the International Labour Organisation, has just issued a report criticising the government of Kazakhstan over its inadequate labour laws and enforced closure of the Confederation of Independent Trade Unions of Kazakhstan (KNPRK) earlier this year … Please …

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Russian federation: European court rules Russian propaganda law is discriminatory

The European Court of Human Rights has found that the Russian government had violated Articles 10 and 14 of the European Convention when it introduced and enforced a law against the promotion of homosexuality … Please login to view this …

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Nigeria: Shadows haunt the future

There is a strong undercurrent of unrest and impending radical reform in Nigeria, which may threaten the position of multinational companies operating in the country … Please login to view this content or become a member by joining now …

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New Zealand: Opt out of a right to pursue personal grievance claims

A proposed law currently before parliament would allow those earning over $150000 (US$109000) to opt out of a right to pursue personal grievance claims, including discrimination and harassment … Please login to view this content or become a member by …

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Brazil: Immigration reform

A new, more liberal migration regime is now close to implementation in Brazil … Please login to view this content or become a member by joining now …

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Vietnam: Visa exemption for Western European visitors to be extended

For the next year – until the 30th of June, 2018 – business travelers from France, Germany, Italy, Spain, and the UK may enter Vietnam for up to a maximum of 15 days without a visa … Please login to …

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Saudi Arabia: 4 year multiple-entry visit visas available for french nationals

According to the Embassy of Saudi Arabia in France, French passport holders travelling to Saudi Arabia for business purposes are now eligible for multiple-entry visit visas valid for up to 4 years … Please login to view this content or …

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Russian Federation: Decree cancelling trade restrictions with Turkey

Restrictions on the operations of Turkish companies in Russia and the ban on the employment of Turkish nationals in the country have now been lifted … Please login to view this content or become a member by joining now …

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Global: Google will help you search for a job

The search engine Google is teaming up with a number of online recruitment sites such as LinkedIn, Monster, CareerBuilder and Facebook to provide an integrated jobs portal … Please login to view this content or become a member by joining …

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China: New cybersecurity law

Since the 1st of June, 2017 a new cybersecurity law has been in force across China. This requires international companies to store customer information within China and to seek approval before transmitting that data out of the country. Failing to

China: Rules for handling arbitration cases about employment and personnel disputes

The Ministry of Human Resources and Social Security recently released the amended version of the “rules for handling arbitration cases about employment and personnel disputes” and “organization rules for arbitration of labor and personnel disputes” … Please login to view …

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USA: Contractors and joint employees

On the 7th of June, 2017, the U … Please login to view this content or become a member by joining now …

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Canada: Regular health checks for key staff

A number of companies, particularly in the transportation sector, have sought to introduce regular health checks for key staff … Please login to view this content or become a member by joining now …

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United Kingdom/Australia/USA: Deadline for statutory annual returns

The UK deadline for statutory annual returns to the HMRC for employee share plans is July 6th … Please login to view this content or become a member by joining now …

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