Category: Global Compliance

Workers’ Rights and Protection in Third-World Countries

 

While globalization has supposedly led to all things good, such as economic growth, improved international relations, it has been frighteningly detrimental to those working in developing countries. Although to be fair, we cannot discount the significant rise in employment opportunities due to globalization; we can also not downplay the cost behind it. Despite the labor laws enforced by the International Labor Organization worldwide, the working conditions in third-world countries continue to be deplorable.

  • The GPS Team
  • 3 January, 2022
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Maternity Leave Policies in Bangladesh

Despite being under the leadership of a woman politician, Bangladesh continues to let down women when it comes to giving their rights. Women make up a significant chunk of the workforce in the South Asian country, particularly within the garment sector.

  • The GPS Team
  • 30 December, 2021
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Employment Opportunities in a Post-Pandemic World

Australia has one of the fairest and evenly implemented labor law systems in the world. Every employee working in the country is entitled to all labor rights listed in the Commonwealth Labor Laws, regardless of their citizenship status. All labor laws are enforced through an official bill, Fair Work Ombudsman (FWO), which dictates employers to comply, ensuring that all employees, particularly visa holders, in Australia are treated equally.

  • The GPS Team
  • 23 December, 2021
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Labor Law for Immigrants in Australia

Australia has one of the fairest and evenly implemented labor law systems in the world. Every employee working in the country is entitled to all labor rights listed in the Commonwealth Labor Laws, regardless of their citizenship status. All labor laws are enforced through an official bill, Fair Work Ombudsman (FWO), which dictates employers to comply, ensuring that all employees, particularly visa holders, in Australia are treated equally.

  • The GPS Team
  • 20 December, 2021
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Health Care Benefits for Employees in Singapore

 

Businesses and workplace establishments in Singapore have a responsibility for the workers’ health and well-being. Providing medical benefits and entitlements is stated in Singapore’s Employment Act. 

  • The GPS Team
  • 13 December, 2021
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What in the World? Finland

Would you bike to work if given the opportunity? What if your employer provided you with a free bike or a free commuter ticket? Environmental sustainability is highly emphasized in Finland, and employers are offering their employees rewards for choosing to bike or commute to work! https://youtu.be/CWGwztG9xs0http://

Employment and Labor Regulations in the UK

 

The United Kingdom has a diverse economy, and for many people around the world, the UK is a popular place to find work and get a job. The country has a thorough and sophisticated set of employment laws that have evolved over the years in a way that employment protection is guaranteed. Even though high-ranking jobs come with added benefits and security, there are certain sectors of the economy where employment laws are not being enforced properly. In this article, we will be looking into the labor legislation of the UK, along with the types of employment contracts, wages, and salaries, as well as working hours and employment leaves.

  • The GPS Team
  • 6 December, 2021
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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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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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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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