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Algeria: Misuse of business visas
The Algerian immigration and labour authorities are outlawing the practice of deploying foreign workers in the country using short-term business visas … Please login to view this content or become a member by joining now …
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USA: Unscrupulous non-compete agreements
When Lexis Nexis took over the US legal publishers Law 360 in 2012 they claimed that it will bring the“highly regarded fast turnaround delivery of trusted legal news and analysis” … Please login to view this content or become a …
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Russian Federation: Beyond Big Brother
A sinister App called FindFace is all the rage in Russia … Please login to view this content or become a member by joining now …
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USA: New set of rights for Colorado employees
From August 10th 2016 employers in Colorado must notify all new employees of their right to be free from discriminatory or unfair acts … Please login to view this content or become a member by joining now …
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Japan: : Investment abroad does not hit job market
The emergence of long-term negative interest rates and price deflation is driving many Japanese companies and individuals into a cash economy … Please login to view this content or become a member by joining now …
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Irish Republic: Non-unionised companies may face imposed wage deal
The Irish Labour court has made its first recommendation on pay, terms and conditions in a non-unionised company since new legislation came in last year (SIPTU vs Freshways Foods Company) … Please login to view this content or become a …
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Poland: Huge hike in minimum wage next year
The Polish Cabinet has agreed to more than double its previously proposed increase in the minimum wage next year … Please login to view this content or become a member by joining now …
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USA: Obesity not a disability
It has been unclear for some time whether obesity is to be considered a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act (“ADA”) … Please login to view this content or become a member by joining now …
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Hong Kong: Current data freedoms under challenge
The introduction of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) into EU law is prompting the Hong Kong government to revisit its own legislation … Please login to view this content or become a member by joining now …
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Algeria: New common retirement age
Although the normal retirement age in Algeria is 60 for men and 55 for women, individuals may currently retire at age 50 if they have worked for 20 years – or at an even earlier age if they have worked …
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Vietnam: Bigger penalties for wrongful dismissal
From July 1st 2016 all “legal representatives” of companies operating in Vietnam – such as Managing Directors or HR Directors – could face substantial fines, “non-custodial reform” (forced re-education) for up to one year and up to three years imprisonment …
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Singapore: Re-employment period further extended
Although the normal retirement age in Singapore is 62 the government introduced a right last year for employees, who are citizens and have at least three years service, to be considered for re-employment extending for a further 3 years … …
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Singapore: Overcrowding in company-provided hostels
Companies that employ workers under the Employment of Foreign Manpower (Work Passes) Regulations are required to provide accommodation for them … Please login to view this content or become a member by joining now …
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Portugal: Civil servants to underwork for less hours
A government Bill to return the weekly working hours of Portugal’s civil servants back to 35 hours has been approved by the parliamentary employment and social security committee … Please login to view this content or become a member by …
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European Union: Non-EU residents more inactive
In 2015 the activity rate of non-EU citizens aged 20-64 was, on average, 7 … Please login to view this content or become a member by joining now …
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