Employment Regulations in Finland
The Finnish labor market is known for its high level of organization. The Finnish employment legislation aims to protect all employees. Below are some useful employment rules and regulations in Finland.
September 2020
Iran Employment Rules for Foreign Nationals
Foreign nationals in Iran cannot engage in any work unless their entry visa allows them to do so. Moreover, they need to obtain a work permit and follow all the relevant laws and regulations. Here are the latest employment rules for foreign nationals in Iran.
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- 25 September, 2020
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Fiji Employment Law Updates
In May 2020, Bill No.12 of 2020 was introduced before the Parliament of Fiji. This led to passing of the Employment Relations (Amendment) Act 2020 (ERA), which led to changes in Fiji’s employment law due to the difficulties faced by businesses during COVID-19. The Amendment was passed to provide a more realistic work environment to employees to help them maintain their jobs and keep up with changes that the virus could bring to the Fijian economy.
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- 22 September, 2020
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Landmark Changes to Mauritius Labor Law
To contain the spread of COVID-19 in Mauritius, the government extended the sanitary curfew until April 15, 2020. Announced by the Prime Minister in a press conference on March 30, employers and employees all over the world were forced to deal with government-mandated shutdowns, flexible arrangements, and economic constraints.
During this time, there were some landmark changes to the Mauritius labor law:
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- 18 September, 2020
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Cambodian Employment and Labor Law
There have been major developments in the employment and labor laws in Cambodia. Today, the law protects women and employees of all ages, origins, and castes. It promises equal pay, equal choice of profession, and believes that all employees are entitled to weekly days off.
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- 15 September, 2020
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Labor Law Changes in Nepal
The Labor Act of Nepal, 2048, has been replaced with the new Labor Act, 2074. This New Act has seen changes in provisions for the rights, interests, facilities, and safety of all workers employed in different enterprises or different sectors. Learn about the latest changes to labor and employment law in Nepal.
- The GPS Team
- 11 September, 2020
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Chile Labor Code and Leave Laws
Chile is known for its strong and transparent, stable economy that promises growth. The country’s legal framework, along with its labor laws, encourage foreign investors to enter the domestic and affluent Chile markets. Chile also has a mature financial market, which has prospered over the years. The preliminary articles of the Chilean Labor Codex regulate the labor and work relationships between employers and employees.
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- 8 September, 2020
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Poland Revises Labor Code
The Poland Labor Code is the key legal contract between an employer and an employee. Changes to Poland’s labor code came into effect on 7 September 2019. Today, Poland’s labor code protects employees from discrimination, revises policies of issuing employment certificates, and gives parents permission to assign maternity and parental leave entitlements to a family member.
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- 4 September, 2020
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India Labor Law Amendments
With the economy struggling during the COVID-19 lockdown and hundreds of firms and their workers on the path to insolvency and unemployment, state governments in India made significant changes in their application of labor laws. These changes were announced in March 2020 by three BJP party-ruled states, including UP, MP, and Gujarat. Other states ruled by the opposition Congress party, Rajasthan, and Punjab, as well as BJP-ruled Odisha, have also made some changes. On the surface, the change in labor laws is meant to incentivize economic activity in Indian states. But, at what cost?
- The GPS Team
- 1 September, 2020
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