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Employment law 5 in 5: October 2024
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Global

Employment law 5 in 5: October 2024

Five developments to read for October in less than five minutes.

30 October 2024 2 min read
Proposed bill to reform dismissal procedures and employee protections
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South Africa

Proposed bill to reform dismissal procedures and employee protections

A new bill has been introduced to streamline dismissal procedures and limit compensation for unfair dismissals.

21 November 2024 1 min read
Sweden expands sustainability reporting requirements under amended Annual Reports Act
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Sweden

Sweden expands sustainability reporting requirements under amended Annual Reports Act

As part of Sweden's CSRD implementation, firms must provide sustainability reports and engage with employee representatives.

20 November 2024 1 min read
Proposed bill to reform dismissal procedures and employee protections
Article

South Africa

Proposed bill to reform dismissal procedures and employee protections

A new bill has been introduced to streamline dismissal procedures and limit compensation for unfair dismissals.

21 November 2024 1 min read
Sweden expands sustainability reporting requirements under amended Annual Reports Act
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Sweden

Sweden expands sustainability reporting requirements under amended Annual Reports Act

As part of Sweden's CSRD implementation, firms must provide sustainability reports and engage with employee representatives.

20 November 2024 1 min read
Sweden proposes new legislation to attract highly qualified workers
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Sweden

Sweden proposes new legislation to attract highly qualified workers

The proposed changes implement the new EU Blue Card Directive.

20 November 2024 2 min read
Texas federal court sets aside DOL overtime rule
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United States

Texas federal court sets aside DOL overtime rule

US court strikes down DOL's rule raising minimum salary for overtime exemptions nationwide.

20 November 2024 4 min read
New requirements for employee defence in disciplinary dismissals
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Spain

New requirements for employee defence in disciplinary dismissals

A recent ruling in Spain has made disciplinary terminations more difficult.

19 November 2024 1 min read

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    • Labour Ministry launches an initiative to support workers who have been laid off
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    Oman

    Labour Ministry launches an initiative to support workers who have been laid off

    A new programme has been launched to assist individuals who are recently unemployed.

    19 November 2024 1 min read
    China increases public holiday entitlement
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    China

    China increases public holiday entitlement

    From 2025, there will be an additional two public holidays in China.

    15 November 2024 2 min read
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    United Arab Emirates

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    From 1 November 2024, employers face high fines for hiring illegal residents.

    15 November 2024 1 min read
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    Ontario passes legislation amending the Employer Health Tax Act
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    Canada

    Ontario passes legislation amending the Employer Health Tax Act

    The Building Ontario For You Act recently received royal assent, making changes to various statutes in Ontario, including the Employer Health Tax Act.

    15 November 2024 3 min read
    Insights into the new Employment Rights Bill: #4: Hospitality & leisure focus
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    United Kingdom

    Insights into the new Employment Rights Bill: #4: Hospitality & leisure focus

    The Employment Rights Bill will have a significant impact on the hospitality and leisure sectors.

    15 November 2024 7 min read
    Recent Supreme Court decision on applicability of the Labour Standards Act on branch offices
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    South Korea

    Recent Supreme Court decision on applicability of the Labour Standards Act on branch offices

    Two recent Supreme Court decisions laid out the standards to determine the scope of a 'business or workplace' in which the Labour Standards Act applies.

    15 November 2024 4 min read
    Job nationalisation in the private sector
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    Qatar

    Job nationalisation in the private sector

    A new law promotes Qatarisation in the private sector.

    14 November 2024 1 min read
    Changes to the Maternity Protection Act and restrictions on the use of NDAs have been signed into law
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    Ireland

    Changes to the Maternity Protection Act and restrictions on the use of NDAs have been signed into law

    The Maternity Protection, Employment Equality and Preservation of Certain Records Act 2024 introduces new policies to maternity leave and non-disclosure agreements.

    14 November 2024 2 min read
    A series of employment related measures are being introduced in Valencia due to severe flooding
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    Spain

    A series of employment related measures are being introduced in Valencia due to severe flooding

    The government of Spain is approving a series of regulations in relation to the severe flooding in the province of Valencia.

    12 November 2024 1 min read