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November 2021

A Round-Up of New Zealand’s 2021 Labor Law Changes

 

New Zealand’s government is set to introduce employment reforms that will be implemented throughout 2021. These reforms aim to improve the employer-employee relationship and enhance the working conditions of individuals working in New Zealand. A few of the major employment reforms include an increase in the minimum wage, improvement of pay equity and sick leave extension, fair pay agreements, and reforms for dependent contractors. These reforms have been drafted to ensure worker safety, and these rights are extended to migrant employees as well. 

  • The GPS Team
  • 29 November, 2021
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Discussing the Pros and Cons of a Four-Day Working Week

The occasional three-day weekend is a cause for excitement for everyone. However, what if this occasional occurrence became the norm? Would it propel business productivity, or will things take a turn for the worse?

Let us discuss the pros and cons of a four-day working week.

  • The GPS Team
  • 25 November, 2021
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Termination and Grounds for Dismissal in Germany

According to German law, employment relationships can be terminated through mutual consent in the event a fixed-term contract expires or when a notice is served by either one of the two parties, i.e., the employer and employee. To act in the general protection of all employees, the employer has limited rights to dismiss the employee by the Dismissal Protection Act. The act is applicable if the company or business has more than ten employees and if the employee has worked at the establishment for at least six months without interruption. 

  • The GPS Team
  • 22 November, 2021
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Portugal Labor Law Updates 2021

 

Portugal proposes new reforms to Labor Laws in 2021

Portugal is proposing changes to the labor laws in order to facilitate a better work life balance for its workers . Analysis of various sets of labor data from 2015 to 2019 showed a steady increase in work performed outside of normal business hours. From 2020, with Covid – 19 and the resulting popularity of telework, workers are experiencing longer work hours and an increased demand to be digitally connected Surveys show that post-pandemic, more companies are leaning towards making permanent changes to accommodate telework. 

  • The GPS Team
  • 19 November, 2021
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3 Best (and surprising) Countries for Women to Work in

 

Leaving your family and friends behind to pursue a career is never an easy one. Unsurprisingly then, a 2018 survey conducted by the Expat Insider revealed that only a quarter of expatriate women cite career as their primary motivation behind moving abroad, in comparison to 38% of men.

  • The GPS Team
  • 18 November, 2021
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Maternity Leaves Offered in Greece

 

The maternity leave policy for the female workforce of Greece complies with international standards, clearly stating that the duration of the maternity leave should be at least 14 weeks. The maternity benefits in Greece also include a pay package of at least 67% of the worker’s monthly wage, which is supposed to be given according to the weeks spent away from work. In this article, we will be looking into the maternity benefits in Greece, the situations in which you can claim them, as well as the duration and percentage of monthly salary a worker gets during maternity leave.

  • The GPS Team
  • 15 November, 2021
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Will Saudi Arabia’s Recent Labor Reforms Prove Sufficient?

In early November 2020, the Saudi Arabian Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development introduced a Labor Reform Initiative (LRI). This reform aimed to improve the mobility of foreign workers within Saudi Arabia. Before the reforms were implemented, foreign workers needed their employers’ consentbefore switching jobs, opening up personal bank accounts, and traveling outside the country. 

  • The GPS Team
  • 15 November, 2021
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Gender Equality in the Workforce: Norway’s Employment Regulations

Establishing a Non-Discriminatory Society

The premise of equality and access to equal opportunities for men and women rests in establishing a non-discriminatory society. Norway achieves this by including gender-specific and gender mainstreaming actions in their governing policies.

  • The GPS Team
  • 11 November, 2021
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What in the world? France

Do you feel like work never truly ends, even after business hours? In this country, employees have the right to ignore business emails after business hours are over. Some companies even shut their email servers off at night! Would you enjoy this labor law?

  • The GPS Team
  • 10 November, 2021
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Health Care Benefits for Employees in Singapore

 

Businesses and workplace establishments in Singapore have a responsibility for theirworkers’ health and well-being. The importance of providing medical benefits and entitlements is stated in Singapore’s Employment Act. 

  • The GPS Team
  • 8 November, 2021
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