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Global: More employees work into old age

Back in 1900 the average life expectancy around the world was 31 years … Please login to view this content or become a member by joining now …

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Global: Cracking down on wage payment violations

The late, or nonpayment, of wages has been under the legal spotlight recently as the issue has hit the headlines in many countries around the world … Please login to view this content or become a member by joining now …

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Global: Mind the gap

Many companies are getting uncomfortable about the widening pay gap between entry-level/junior employees and senior executives … Please login to view this content or become a member by joining now …

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France: Eyes wide shut

The day after the fateful Brexit vote 4,000 UK executives received a letter from the head of the Île-de-France government, Valérie Pécresse, extolling the virtues of Paris as a location for business and its high standard of living … Please …

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Africa: Open borders? Maybe not yet

The African Union intends to issue passports to citizens of its 54 member states which give visa-free access across the region … Please login to view this content or become a member by joining now …

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USA: Increased penalties for breaking work permit rules

The penalties for non-compliance with work permit rules in the USA are set to rise by 43% – 50% … Please login to view this content or become a member by joining now …

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UAE: Job changes hit family members

Immigration rules have changed in the UAE, making it more difficult for family members to remain in the country when the principle work-permit holder changes jobs outside the free-zone … Please login to view this content or become a member …

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Taiwan: Better deal for foreign workers

An amendment to the Employment Service Act has just been approved by Taiwan’s parliament … Please login to view this content or become a member by joining now …

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Poland: Job-posting barrier just got higher

Just in time to meet the June 18th deadline, legislation has come into effect in Poland to implement the revised EU Posted Workers Directive … Please login to view this content or become a member by joining now …

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Netherlands/Japan: Permit-free work comes to an end

An ancient treaty dating back to 1912 will shortly come to an end and with it the facility for Japanese nationals to work in the Netherlands without a work permit … Please login to view this content or become a …

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Nepal: Agencies ignore fee limits

Last year the Nepalese government introduced a labour migration scheme to allow their nationals to work abroad and remit funds back home … Please login to view this content or become a member by joining now …

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Israel: Labour market shortages

The pool of available talent in Israel, particularly in mathematics, medicine and IT is rapidly drying up … Please login to view this content or become a member by joining now …

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Israel: Five-days paternity leave right

The Israeli parliament (Knesset) has approved a new paternity leave law … Please login to view this content or become a member by joining now …

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Irish Republic: Extended paternity leave

The Dáil Éireann (lower house of parliament) has passed the Paternity Leave and Benefit Bill … Please login to view this content or become a member by joining now …

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India: Huge boost to retailing jobs

The national government is currently pushing through the Model Shops and Establishment (regulation of employment and condition of services) Bill … Please login to view this content or become a member by joining now …

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