What in the World? Austria
Can you imagine being forced to take 30 days off a year? This country has some of the most generous employee vacation policies, some extending to 5 paid weeks per each year of work!
Category: What in the World?
Women’s Worker Rights in China
If you are a woman in China interested in mining, logging, or anything that involves carrying 44 pounds or more, Chinese labor laws may prevent you from being able to work in that field. However, activists are constantly trying to get these laws changed as well as to prevent similar future laws.
Learn more about global labor laws in 150+ countries here.
- The GPS Team
- 10 August, 2021
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- China, GlobalPeopleStrategist, LaborLaw, LabourLaw, Logging, Mining, WomensRights, WorkersRights
What in the World? Japan
Do you ever feel tired at work? In Japan, companies are creating “nap rooms” for their employees to help give them a chance to refresh their minds and gain more energy! Employers in Japan are looking to boost their employees’ mental health and wellness and implementing ideas such as this one!
- The GPS Team
- 10 July, 2021
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- Compliance, Japan, LaborLaw, LabourLaw, MentalHealth, Sleep, WhatintheWorld
Government Regulated Termination in India
No one enjoys getting fired, but what if your country made it difficult for you to get fired without just cause? In this country, companies with more than 100 employees can’t fire an employee without government permission!
- The GPS Team
- 10 June, 2021
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- Employers, Expansion, GlobalCompliance, GlobalPeopleStrategist, GovernmentRegulatedTermination, India, LaborLaw, LabourLaw, Termination
Overtime in Germany
Did you know it is illegal for Labor Ministry staff in Germany to work overtime? The government has introduced new initiatives to help with mental health and remote working. Watch our latest What in the World video to learn more:
- The GPS Team
- 15 February, 2021
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Health Benefits in Japan
Did you know that workers in Japan must keep a certain waistline? Employers may be required to pay more National Insurance costs if employees don’t maintain a healthy weight.
- The GPS Team
- 26 January, 2021
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Time Off in Belgium
Need some time away from work? Learn about the generous time credit policies in Belgium in our latest What in the World? video.
- The GPS Team
- 9 December, 2020
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Health and Wellness in France
France has generous employee benefits to ensure the health and wellness of their workforce. Learn about some of the statutory benefits for employees in our What in the World? video:
- The GPS Team
- 3 November, 2020
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