Effective since 2nd November 2020, the Indonesian president, Joko Widodo, passed the “Omnibus Law” in an attempt to enforce new job creation laws. The amendments were aimed to create more investment and job opportunities by simplifying the process of issuing licenses. The Job Creation Law allows the ease of doing business in Indonesia through streamlined regulations and procedures.
According to the Organic Law of Georgia, all Georgian citizens are equal before the law “regardless of race, color of skin, language, sex, religion, political or other opinions, national, ethnic and social affiliation, origin, property or social status, place of residence or any other characteristics.” The labor code of The Republic of Georgia is a comprehensive, legally binding document that clearly states the scope of the law, what constitutes labor relations, and the framework under which terms and agreements of employment are stated.
Under Romanian law, employers must fulfill certain obligations before contracting with a Romanian or foreign individual. There are mainly two types of employment agreements in Romania regardless of whether the hired individual is a resident or non-resident.
It probably does not comes as a surprise when we say that Afghanistan is one of the most underdeveloped states in the world. With issues ranging from human rights violation to ethnic violence and the hold of extremist groups over the state’s resources – Afghanistan has struggled to establish a strong state.
Effective since 2017, India revised its labor laws with regards to the provision of maternity leave for the female working population. With an increase from 12 to 26 weeks, the private sector is now on par with the leave amounts granted to women working in the public sector. Even though India has become one of the most progressive countries regarding the provision of maternity benefits, it fails to extend these benefits to women working in the unorganized sector.
Saudi Arabia is the 13th largest country in the world by land area, with a population of over 34.27 million. It comprises 13 regions, also known as the Emirates, including Riyadh, Mecca, and northern border regions. It is also the biggest nation in the Middle East and the second biggest republic in the Arab realm.
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.
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The labor law of Turkey is applicable to both foreign and local citizens residing in Turkey. Some of the clauses mentioned in the law have been recently revised, such as an article about severance payment. In this blog post, we will review the labor law of Turkey and study some of its clauses and their applications.
There are two categories that govern Mexico’s labor law – Federal Labor Law and Social Security Law. The labor law defines the rules and regulations pertaining to labor courts, labor unions, and labor relations. It also enlists the total wages for specific and general work that may vary according to the economic region.
A country’s paid leave policy is usually a reflection of how well they take care of their employees. By granting paid leave to employees through its labor law, a country not only shows that it is one of the best places to work, but it also attracts more employees and reduces turnover.