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United Kingdom: Statistics show high employment levels
According to the UK’s Office for National Statistics, the proportion of people aged 16 to 64 who were in work between September and November 2015 reached 75% … Please login to view this content or become a member by joining …
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Switzerland: Citizens to vote on guaranteed income for all
On June 5th 2016 the Swiss people will vote on a proposed guaranteed basic monthly income from the state of 2,500 francs (2,455 US dollars) per month … Please login to view this content or become a member by joining …
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Japan: Dismissal with monetary compensation under discussion
In Japan the Labour Ministry has set up a working group to examine the possibility of introducing a system of dismissal with monetary compensation … Please login to view this content or become a member by joining now …
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Tunisia: Pay deal reached amid widespread protests by unemployed
A national agreement has been reached between Tunisia’s Chamber of Commerce and Industry (UTICA) and the UGTT trade union covering 1 … Please login to view this content or become a member by joining now …
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Poland: Introduction of minimum wage for contractors under consultation
A Bill that would introduce an hourly minimum wage rate for contracted services in Poland has just been submitted for public consultation … Please login to view this content or become a member by joining now …
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Japan: More protection for pregnant women in the workplace
The Japanese government has announced that it is drawing up new legislation to prevent the harassment of pregnant women in the workplace … Please login to view this content or become a member by joining now …
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Netherlands: More power for works councils over pension schemes
In the Netherlands, a Bill that would give works councils more influence over pension schemes has been submitted to parliament … Please login to view this content or become a member by joining now …
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Irish Republic: Court of Appeal overturns significant award for bullying in the workplace
The Irish Court of Appeal recently overturned what had been the biggest award granted to date by the High Court in Ireland for bullying in the workplace … Please login to view this content or become a member by joining …
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USA: Widening concerns over data disclosure rights
The state legislature in Minnesota and a dozen other US states are currently considering new legislation designed to prevent employers and state authorities from accessing individual’s emails without first obtaining a court order … Please login to view this content …
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Mexico: Capping of wage arrears accrual declared constitutional
The Mexican Supreme Court has declared that a provision in the Federal Labour Law that limits the accrual of wage arrears to 12 months in employment disputes is constitutional … Please login to view this content or become a member …
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Uruguay: Minimum wage increase benefits less than 70% of the workforce
This year, the national monthly minimum wage in Uruguay for those aged 18 and above rose from 10,000 pesos (322 US dollars) to 11,150 (359 US dollars) … Please login to view this content or become a member by joining …
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European Union: High-level corruption continues
The European Commission (EC) has published a report highlighting the continued incidence of high-level corruption, organised crime and failure of the rule of law in Bulgaria … Please login to view this content or become a member by joining now …
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Irish Republic: Cabinet supports new paternity leave law
The Irish Cabinet has agreed to the introduction of legislation that will give fathers the right to take two weeks’ paid paternity leave following the birth of their child … Please login to view this content or become a member …
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Malta: Minimum wage and pension rates increased
In order to adjust income to the cost of living, the minimum wage rate in Malta was increased by 1 … Please login to view this content or become a member by joining now …
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Sweden: New whistleblower protection law proposed
A law that would give special protection to workers who blow the whistle on serious wrongdoing in the workplace has been proposed by the Legislative Council in Sweden … Please login to view this content or become a member by …
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