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Kenya: Reviewing the national minimum wage
The Federation of Kenyan Employers (FKE) appears to have successfully lobbied the government to consider only two options when reviewing the national minimum wage next month … Please login to view this content or become a member by joining now …
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Brazil: Allow outsourcing in labor law modernization
A controversial labour law has now been signed by Brazil’s President Michel Temer. It opens up Brazil as an outsourcing centre with only minimal restrictions and introduces a minimum 25-year contribution period before anyone may receive a state pension. Retirement
Malaysia: Review of labour laws to protect pregnant women
The Human Resources Ministry is reviewing over 20 current labour laws to determine if greater employment protection and welfare provisions are necessary – especially for pregnant women … Please login to view this content or become a member by joining …
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United Kingdom: Brexit build-up
The UK Prime Minister, Teresa May, has conceded that there is likely to be a transitional phase following the end of negotiations on leaving the EU during which free movement of people continues as before … Please login to view …
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Canada: Review of the Employment Standards
Alberta’s Labour Minister, Christina Gray, has launched a review of the Employment Standards and Labour Relations Codes … Please login to view this content or become a member by joining now …
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Isle of Man: Minimum wage increased from 1st June 2017
Workers aged 25 and over are set to receive a minimum £7 … Please login to view this content or become a member by joining now …
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RUSSIA: First quarter salary reports due in April
Companies employing highly qualified foreign specialists in Russia must submit first quarter remuneration reports to the Ministry of Internal Affairs by April 28th or they could face hefty administrative fines … Please login to view this content or become a …
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New Zealand: Changes to the employment relations amendment act
The Employment Relations Amendment Act 2016 introduced a series of changes related to an employee’s working hours, shift cancellations and secondary employment … Please login to view this content or become a member by joining now …
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China: Changes in work permit process in Shanghai
All employers in Shanghai are from this week onwards required to apply for employment permits via the the new online management system for foreign workers … Please login to view this content or become a member by joining now …
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USA: Privacy-shield procedures
The US House of Representatives voted to repeal a law that was due to come into effect at the end of this year that would have required ISPs gain permission to share personal information … Please login to view this …
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Germany: Transparency of remuneration act
Companies employing 200 or more people in Germany will soon have to comply with the Transparency of Remuneration Act … Please login to view this content or become a member by joining now …
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New Zealand: Multiple-entry business visas for Chinese
New Zealand has become the first western country to sign a cooperation agreement with China within the Belt and Road initiative … Please login to view this content or become a member by joining now …
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Iran: Minimum wage raised
The workers’ minimum wage in Iran has been raised by 14 … Please login to view this content or become a member by joining now …
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Switzerland: Referendum concerning new immigration restrictions
Later this year Swiss citizens will vote in a referendum concerning new immigration restrictions on EEA nationals … Please login to view this content or become a member by joining now …
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United Kingdom: Cost of Brexit in common agriculture policy
One of the biggest costs to the UK of Brexit, that could potentially greatly damage the economy, is the loss of payments through the EU’s common agriculture policy … Please login to view this content or become a member by …
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