READER ASKS: What does a flexible working hour agreement mean and can one refuse it?
An employee questions a change in their employment contract to a flexible work schedule that may reduce their pay and seeks advice on whether they can refuse to sign it.
A more flexible law encourages young people to try working earlier
The Estonian government has approved changes to the employment contract law that simplify the rules regarding youth employment, aimed at providing better opportunities for young people to gain work experience and establish work habits.
Duration of compensation, support... Here’s what will change for you with the agreement on mutual terminations
An agreement on mutual terminations reduces compensation duration for employees, impacting the attractiveness of amicable contract terminations.
Employees Get Days Off from DSB as Compensation After Criticism
DSB has decided to grant days off to train conductors and staff as compensation for breaches of the employment contract due to criticism of a new IT system and workplace conditions.
More students abandon contracts at Yonsei and Korea University than those at Samsung and SK Hynix? 144 students give up on admission offers from contract majors
More students are opting for medical degrees or admissions to Seoul National University instead of contract programs with major corporations like Samsung and SK Hynix, leading to a significant number of registration cancellations in 2023.
Column “My Judgment”: Salary Increase Only Against Signing a New Contract - Is That Allowed?
The article discusses a recent ruling by the Federal Labor Court of Germany regarding whether an employer can condition a salary increase on the signing of a new contract.
Savonlinna aims to avoid old mistakes: the city manager's employment contract was drafted for a rainy day
Savonlinna's new city manager, Ding Ma, will start in March with a revised employment contract designed to address previous issues.
Do young people want the CLT? Research shows that more than half are looking for their first job with a formal contract in RS
A recent study reveals that more than half of young job seekers in Rio Grande do Sul prefer formal employment under the Brazilian labor laws (CLT), despite a social narrative suggesting otherwise.
PAM is negotiating again with Wolt regarding the employment contract for couriers
The Service Union PAM has resumed negotiations with platform company Wolt regarding the employment terms for couriers, notably involving a representative from the newly established couriers' union chapter.
Another Company Reduces Its Staff - Several Positions Will No Longer Be Needed
Hallo Healthcare Business Services in Lithuania is set to lay off 16 employees due to a client terminating their contract for services.
Millions for failed job matchers – new cleansing awaits
The Swedish Employment Agency is launching a review of 118 contracts with underperforming job matchers, following a previous purge of 94 contracts less than a year ago.
Court: The director's employment contract is not fully public information
A court has ruled that the employment contract of a director does not constitute complete public information.
Julio Iglesias moved several employees to Spain with a tourist visa, without contracts and with salaries of 340 euros
Julio Iglesias arranged for several employees to come to Spain on tourist visas without contracts, paying them only 340 euros per month.
The law of the country specified in the employment contract does not always count
The article discusses situations where the applicable labor law may differ from the country specified in an employment contract.
Caution with Employment Contracts for Major Shareholders
The article discusses the importance of the actual work relationship over the formal employment contract for social security eligibility.
Dr. Jagielska is tired of working in Poland. 'I don't want to work in a political hospital'
Gizela Jagielska shared in an interview that she is seeking new employment following the expiration of her contract, expressing frustration with the political dynamics in Polish hospitals.
When is reinstatement at work unwarranted?
The article discusses the circumstances under which a labor court may deny a request for reinstatement after an unjust termination of an employment contract, emphasizing that the decision primarily lies with the employee but can be dismissed by the court under certain conditions.