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๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ Aktuรกlnฤ›.cz
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Employment Problem: Czechs Stuck Abroad Due to War in Asia Face Unusual Situation

Thousands of Czech travelers are stranded abroad due to Iranian rocket attacks that disrupted air travel in the Middle East, prompting concerns about their work situations.

Mar 4 โ€ข 20:20 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Human Resources Departments Under Scrutiny by Competition Defense Agencies

Antitrust agencies are investigating agreements between companies regarding hiring practices, salaries, and non-compete clauses.

Mar 4 โ€ข 13:58 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Iltalehti
National & Local

Fear of the law proposal spreads - Strong reaction from the chair of the National Coalition Women's Association

The Finnish government's proposed law allowing temporary employment contracts for up to a year without justification has sparked significant criticism from various stakeholders, including a notable reaction from the chair of the National Coalition Women's Association.

Mar 4 โ€ข 06:54 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช Postimees
National & Local

Mobile phone use at work led to dismissal: court found the decision to be lawful

The highest court in the Canary Islands ruled that an employer was justified in dismissing an employee who spent significant hours on social media during work hours, emphasizing the binding nature of mobile phone usage restrictions in employment contracts.

Mar 3 โ€ข 15:47 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ Denรญk N
National & Local

What should Czechs do when they cannot get to work due to war? The law counts on it, but action is needed

A Czech family stranded in Dubai due to the US-Israeli attacks on Iran faces employment uncertainties as the airspace is closed, prompting questions about legal rights regarding work absence.

Mar 3 โ€ข 14:18 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Pay Transparency is Becoming More Common

A recent amendment to the labor code in Poland mandates gender-neutral job listings and pay transparency, marking a significant shift in workplace equality.

Mar 3 โ€ข 11:07 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Cancellation notice of hiring acceptance in 4 minutes... Court ruling "unfair dismissal"

A South Korean court ruled that a company's cancellation of a job offer just four minutes after notifying the applicant of acceptance constitutes an unfair dismissal.

Mar 2 โ€ข 02:20 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Labor reform from a constitutional perspective

The Argentine Senate has approved a law that significantly changes labor conditions regarding working hours, wages, and vacations after intense negotiations with provincial governors.

Mar 1 โ€ข 18:32 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ป TVNET
National & Local

LPS calls to shorten the officials' 'cooling-off period' to one year

The Latvian Association of Local Governments proposes a law amendment to reduce the work restriction period for officials from two years to one year after leaving their position.

Mar 1 โ€ข 12:15 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

โ€˜Why was the inclusion of primary contractor unions in the negotiation window integration omitted from the Yellow Envelope Act manual?

The South Korean government has implemented a new labor law requiring primary contractors to negotiate with subcontractor unions, yet the inclusion of primary contractor unions in this process has been omitted from the official manual.

Mar 1 โ€ข 06:23 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ญ๐Ÿ‡ท Narod.hr
National & Local

Court in Washington: Religious Organizations Have the Right to Hire Exclusively Believers

A federal appeals court in the U.S. has upheld the principle that religious organizations can hire only individuals who share their religious beliefs, deeming this practice a constitutionally protected autonomy of churches and religious communities.

Feb 28 โ€ข 22:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช Postimees
National & Local

Are we all tax evaders if we order food via delivery?

A new draft law in Estonia aims to clarify social tax accounting for services between individuals but raises questions about service users potentially becoming employers.

Feb 28 โ€ข 14:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Guardian
National & Local

Harrods faces legal action over ยฃ1-a-head dining charge not going to staff

Harrods is being sued over a ยฃ1 cover charge that is not shared with its restaurant staff, ahead of new legislation mandating tips and service charges be given to workers.

Feb 28 โ€ข 07:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Labor Reform: Changes to Compensation, Dismissals, Leave, Vacation, Overtime, and Even Taxes

The Argentine government is seeking to implement a labor reform that will change various aspects of employment regulations including compensation, severance, and taxation.

Feb 27 โ€ข 20:22 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Wprost
National & Local

Additional day off in 2026. There is a government decision

The Polish government has announced an additional day off for employees in 2026 due to overlapping holidays on Saturdays, following labor code regulations.

Feb 27 โ€ข 16:05 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Does the ruling of the Constitutional Tribunal not published in the Journal of Laws have legal effects? A precedent question for the NSA

The article discusses a legal challenge in Poland regarding a woman's denial of caregiving benefits for her disabled son due to her employment status, raising questions about the interpretation of legislative rules.

Feb 27 โ€ข 11:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Labor reform in the Senate today, LIVE: keys to the debate, cuts due to mobilization, and last news this February 27

The Senate is set to debate labor reform, possibly with the support of allied blocs for approval of a modernized labor law.

Feb 27 โ€ข 10:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช Postimees
National & Local

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.

Feb 27 โ€ข 05:12 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Reemployment and Significant Salary Reduction Considered 'Unreasonable'; Payment Order Issued to Driving School Following High Court Review

A high court in Nagoya deemed the significant salary reduction for reemployed former driving instructors unreasonable and ordered the school to pay the difference, marking a key decision in employment law regarding post-retirement employment.

Feb 26 โ€ข 12:20 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ป TVNET
National & Local

Latvia has the highest proportion of women working in the police in the European Union

Latvia's National Police reported an increase in personnel in 2022 but still faces shortages; issues with workload, working conditions, and pay have led to resignations, while efforts are ongoing to retain and attract officers back to the service.

Feb 26 โ€ข 10:34 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช Postimees
National & Local

Government allows demanding more working hours from children

The Estonian government plans to change laws to require children to work more hours and receive less time off.

Feb 26 โ€ข 10:02 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

The Chief Labor Inspector will issue an individual interpretation.

The Chief Labor Inspector in Poland is set to provide an individual interpretation of labor law, which may clarify certain employment issues.

Feb 26 โ€ข 04:40 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡จ El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Assembly approves dual training law amid alerts of constitutional flaws

Ecuador's National Assembly has approved a dual training law aimed at enhancing education-employment alignment, despite concerns about its constitutionality and potential impact on youth labor conditions.

Feb 25 โ€ข 18:21 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Iltalehti
National & Local

Last-minute demand from the trade union movement to the government โ€“ The draft law must be withdrawn

Trade union confederations in Finland demand the withdrawal of a government proposal regarding the conditions of fixed-term employment contracts, citing inadequate preparation and problematic interpretations.

Feb 25 โ€ข 17:52 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น Lrytas
National & Local

Application for both employers and employees: in this case, work must be paid at a higher rate

The article discusses the legal definition of overtime and conditions under which it can be claimed in Lithuania.

Feb 25 โ€ข 17:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

South Korea, 'Need for Gender Equality Disclosure Law' as It Remains 'Bottom' in Gender Wage Gap

South Korea has remained the bottom-ranked country for gender wage gaps in the OECD for over three decades, leading to calls for the establishment of a 'Gender Equality Disclosure Law' to address the issue.

Feb 25 โ€ข 07:54 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช FAZ
National & Local

Working Hours Act: 'Eleven Hours of Rest Must Be Observed'

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz considers the Working Hours Act dispensable, but employment lawyer Mira Ney argues for its necessity, citing cases of unpaid overtime and health issues stemming from excessive working hours.

Feb 25 โ€ข 06:40 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Iltalehti
National & Local

The government's draft law receives severe criticism - "It should be withdrawn"

The Finnish government's draft law aimed at easing temporary employment contracts faces significant backlash from legal scholars who argue it should be reconsidered.

Feb 24 โ€ข 19:06 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท Folha (PT)
National & Local

Ambev fires manager accused of putting hand sanitizer in drinks during happy hour

A manager and another employee at Ambev were fired for allegedly serving drinks mixed with hand sanitizer during a company happy hour.

Feb 24 โ€ข 13:28 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

When will we stop overlooking violations of the 52-hour workweek? [On-site]

The article critiques the frequent violations of South Korea's 52-hour workweek regulation, highlighting ineffective government enforcement and insufficient penalties for companies that exceed working hours.

Feb 24 โ€ข 10:47 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฑ Haaretz
National & Local

The Knesset Approved: Employers Will Be Able to Check with the Police Whether Candidates Were Convicted of Terrorism Offenses

The Knesset has passed a law allowing employers to request police checks on job candidates' criminal records regarding terrorism convictions, pending the candidate's written consent.

Feb 24 โ€ข 07:54 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

โ€˜Yellow Envelope Lawโ€™ Enforcement Ordinance and Interpretation Guidelines Finalized... Effective Next Month on the 10th

The enforcement ordinance for the 'Yellow Envelope Law' is finalized by the State Council, set to take effect on the 10th of next month.

Feb 24 โ€ข 01:59 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น Lrytas
National & Local

Jonas Needed to Go to the Doctor, but the Employer Did Not Allow Him: A Lawyer Clarified Who Is Right

A man named Jonas faced difficulties when his employer refused to let him leave work for a scheduled doctor visit, leading him to question his rights as an employee.

Feb 22 โ€ข 15:34 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

"Crew training before hiring also counts as work period"... Seoul Labor Committee recognizes unfair dismissal of Finnair employees

The Seoul Labor Committee has ruled that the training period for Finnair crew members prior to the start of their contracts is included in their total work period, acknowledging their claim of unfair dismissal.

Feb 22 โ€ข 05:24 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

The Labor Modernization Bill and its Regulation of Update Methods for Amounts to be Paid

The Labor Modernization Bill aims to reform existing labor regulations to facilitate employment generation in Argentina.

Feb 21 โ€ข 23:15 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Who Does the Labor Reform Affect: Is It Only for Future Relationships or Also for Pre-existing Ones?

The recently approved labor reform in Argentina is set to impact not only future employment contracts but also existing ones, raising concerns about its implications for workers and potential legal disputes.

Feb 21 โ€ข 17:21 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Good news for entrepreneurs in Florida: a new law proposes changes in the minimum wage for workers

A proposed law in Florida aims to introduce temporary opt-out provisions for the minimum wage, targeting specific groups and sparking debate over employee protections versus flexibility for businesses.

Feb 21 โ€ข 14:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช FAZ
National & Local

Column โ€œMy Judgmentโ€: 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.

Feb 21 โ€ข 13:29 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท Folha (PT)
National & Local

STF annuls decision of the Labor Court in case about pejotizaรงรฃo and suspends process

Brazil's Supreme Court annulled a Labor Court decision regarding employment links in franchise contracts and suspended the related process.

Feb 20 โ€ข 21:25 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Labor Reform: The Agricultural Sector Celebrated the Approval in the Chamber of Deputies and Spoke of a 'Necessary Step' to Generate Genuine Employment

Argentina's agricultural sector praised the Chamber of Deputies' approval of the Labor Modernization Law, deeming it essential for creating genuine employment and reducing informality.

Feb 20 โ€ข 14:35 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡จ El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Where the fourteenth salary comes from

The fourteenth salary is an employment benefit in Ecuador given to workers at different times based on their region.

Feb 20 โ€ข 14:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Now the term that the law does not recognize is becoming common in contracts - a serious warning from an expert to job seekers

Job seekers are increasingly being offered 'light entrepreneurship' instead of traditional employment contracts, sparking concerns from labor experts regarding the legality of such arrangements.

Feb 20 โ€ข 08:15 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ Visir
National & Local

You could fire a tour guide who drove a work vehicle without a license

A tour guide in Iceland was not entitled to damages after being dismissed due to driving a company vehicle without a license.

Feb 19 โ€ข 21:01 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ Milenio (ES)
National & Local

Labor sanctions have increased by up to 100 times in recent years, experts warn

Labor sanctions in Mexico have reportedly surged significantly, with some cases showing increases of up to 100 times due to stricter enforcement of labor regulations.

Feb 19 โ€ข 20:33 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

The Labor Modernization Bill and its Regulation of Update Modalities for Court Compensation Payments

The article discusses the Labor Modernization Bill recently passed by the Argentine Senate, emphasizing its potential to remove barriers to employment and improve compensation regulations in the judicial context.

Feb 19 โ€ข 15:26 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท Folha (PT)
National & Local

Consumer will reject the end of the 6x1 work schedule when they understand they will pay for it, says president of the association of bars and restaurants

Paulo Solmucci, president of the Brazilian Association of Bars and Restaurants, criticizes the debate over the end of the 6x1 work schedule, warning that consumers will resist the change once they realize the economic implications.

Feb 19 โ€ข 08:41 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Written form is slowly disappearing from the labor code

The article discusses the gradual removal of written form requirements from Poland's labor code.

Feb 19 โ€ข 04:50 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ป TVNET
National & Local

The Saeima Commission Delays Consideration of Controversial Labor Law Amendments

The Latvian Saeima's Social and Labor Affairs Committee has delayed discussions on the most controversial proposals related to amendments to the Labor Law until March.

Feb 18 โ€ข 10:45 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Why the 'disqualifying clauses' that violate the constitution were created: Increasing voices stating 'blanket restrictions are discrimination'

The Supreme Court of Japan ruled that a disqualifying clause in the security industry law, which barred individuals under guardianship from employment, is unconstitutional, highlighting growing concerns over discriminatory practices.

Feb 18 โ€ข 08:15 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Security Guard Dismissed for Using Adult Guardianship; Ineligibility Clause Ruled 'Unconstitutional' by Supreme Court Grand Bench

Japan's Supreme Court has ruled that a clause in the security industry law, banning individuals using the adult guardianship system from working as security guards, is unconstitutional.

Feb 18 โ€ข 06:35 UTC

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