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Denmark: Beneficial tax treatment of employee share schemes
A Bill has been drafted by the Danish government to grant the beneficial tax treatment of share-based employee incentive schemes … Please login to view this content or become a member by joining now …
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Malaysia: Cost of hiring foreign workers doubled
The business community across Malaysia has reacted sharply against the sudden doubling of the government’s annual levy on foreign workers … Please login to view this content or become a member by joining now …
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USA: Growth of local minimum wage ordinances
Whilst the US Federal minimum wage dates from 1938, in recent years there has been a progressive spread of state laws in the area of minimum wage — with all but nine states currently requiring employers to pay minimum rates …
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Israel: Changes to rules on employment of foreign experts
At the tail end of last year Israel overhauled its regulations on the employment of foreign experts (those workers requiring a B-1 visa) … Please login to view this content or become a member by joining now …
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Luxembourg: New notice requirement for employee share plans
The tax office in Luxembourg (Bureau RTS) now requires employers to give them two months notice before introducing any equity-based employee share plans — including share option schemes … Please login to view this content or become a member by …
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France: Case reminds employers about importance of complying with legal formalities
In a recent case the French Supreme Court highlighted the importance of complying with French statutory obligations with regards to internal company rules … Please login to view this content or become a member by joining now …
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European Union: Foreign languages taught in schools
Although there are 24 official languages in the European Union, by far the most common foreign language taught in schools is English … Please login to view this content or become a member by joining now …
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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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