Many professionals from around the world are attracted to Morocco because of its stable and ever-growing economy. Moreover, it is close to Europe and has low inflation rates which makes it attractive to employers.
Morocco’s employment laws have been formed on the recommendations of the International Labor Organization, which is why many consider them liberal and easy to follow.
In Japan, employee benefits are of extreme importance because of fierce competition in the search for top talent. Japanese employees are picky when selecting employers and are always on the lookout for a place with the most generous benefits packages. Learn about some of those employee benefits in Japan, along with information about their leave laws.
Most of the reforms that caused New Zealand to be a welfare state were introduced in the 1930s and then in the 1970s under the rule of the Labor Party. The Labor Party had managed to gain the ultimate support of the labor unions in New Zealand. However, over time, New Zealand’s economy shifted towards being more service-oriented. Around this time, traditional unions, which were supported by semi-skilled and unskilled workers, started to lose their power. Learn more about the working conditions in New Zealand.
In 2019, the Ethiopian government approved a new Labor Proclamation to replace the old law that had been in place in Ethiopia for the past 16 years. However, over the years, there have been many changes in investments, labor markets, and the business environment in Ethiopia which warranted a renewed look at exiting regulations.
The labor code of Bolivia consists of lots of rules, some of which are fairly complicated. Hence, companies must consider professional legal advice and adapt to the regularly updated labor laws. Bolivia’s labor laws are overseen by their Ministry of Labor. Here are the latest changes to the labor code in Bolivia.
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Largely owing to its thriving tourism industry, the Bahamas has an inviting economy that makes this island country a great place in which to work and invest. The labor force participation rate for both men and women is quite high, and the government has designed comprehensive legislation to maintain favorable work conditions at all times. Here, we have outlined basic employment and leave laws in the Bahamas that foreign employers need to know.
The economic climate in Algeria is relatively healthy compared to other nations in the region. The financial situation is strong, mainly because of income from its export trade in oil and gas. Within the last two decades, employment in the country has steadily increased from 2.7 million to over 11 million people employed. However, youth unemployment is still considerably high.
The government has adopted a comprehensive labor code to ensure all employee rights in Algeria are maintained and observed. Nonetheless, disputes between workers and employers tend to arise every now and then.
Although the freedom of movement for EU citizens into the UK technically ended on 31st October 2019, there is currently in place a temporary transition period until a new immigration system is developed in January of 2021. So, what does this mean for employers, landlords, and EU citizens who might be subject to immigration status checks?
As COVID-19 continues to wreak havoc in the world, one of the biggest challenges that businesses have faced has been how to manage their employees. Like other countries around the globe, Tanzania’s employment and labor laws were not COVID-19 friendly and had to be adjusted in response to the global pandemic. In April 2020, the Association of Tanzanian Employers (ATE) came out with some measures that could be taken by employers in view of the virus.