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🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

A big tax surprise may await those working abroad

Estonians working abroad while traveling may face unexpected tax implications due to regulations from multiple countries.

Mar 22 • 17:30 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Entrepreneur's Handbook: important invoice for March transactions * new symbols in KSeF and JPK * how to document renting a premises for a company * KSeF in the assessment of entrepreneurs * who will SENT bring work

The article discusses various essential aspects for entrepreneurs in Poland, focusing on invoices, documentation for premises rentals, the KSeF system, and the implications of new regulations.

Mar 22 • 11:20 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Employment officials in distress - director: New clients lack working capacity

Finnish employment officials express concern over recent changes to social assistance regulations that potentially introduce clients unable to work into employment services.

Mar 20 • 11:19 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Measures Asian countries have taken due to the oil crisis: cars can only be driven every other day

Asian countries are implementing significant changes in work schedules and fuel regulations to cope with the oil crisis exacerbated by the conflict in Iran.

Mar 18 • 01:07 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

Tauno Tromp: Traffic does not work primarily due to the fear of punishment

Tauno Tromp discusses the notion that traffic regulations are primarily followed due to the fear of penalties, questioning the implications of this reliance on punishment for road safety in Estonia.

Mar 17 • 07:33 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
National & Local

Metro: Traffic regulations on Line 2 - Which stations are closing, at what times

Traffic regulations will be implemented on Line 2 of the Athens Metro from March 15 to March 23 due to construction work, leading to early station closures.

Mar 15 • 05:30 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
Crime & Justice

Man from Šiauliai died after fainting at work and hitting his head

A man fainted at work in Šiauliai, hit his head, and later died in the hospital, prompting an investigation into workplace safety violations.

Mar 12 • 06:08 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Pakosta does not support imposing restrictions after the president's term ends

Estonian Justice and Digital Minister Liisa-Ly Pakosta proposes that the government not support a bill that would impose a two-year work restriction on the prime minister and president after their terms end.

Mar 11 • 20:18 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Discussion on 'Work Style' Begins Under Prime Minister Takaichi: Focus on Discretionary Labor System and More

The Takaichi administration has initiated discussions regarding 'work style,' with a focus on expanding the discretionary labor system and revisiting overtime regulations.

Mar 11 • 08:14 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Fewer contracts for work. Is the PIP reform still necessary?

The article discusses the declining trend of work contracts in Poland, exploring the implications of current regulations and potential reforms.

Mar 11 • 03:35 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

This is how the workday of medical technologists and driver rest periods are set

New regulations in Ecuador adjust the weekly work schedule for medical technologists while maintaining special provisions for workers under specific agreements.

Mar 11 • 00:50 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

These are the new provisions for distributing the workday in Ecuador

Ecuador introduces new labor regulations allowing weekly hours to be redistributed, enabling up to ten-hour workdays with three consecutive days off.

Mar 10 • 21:15 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Motta calls on the government and reporter to finalize the text of the project regulating app work

The president of Brazil's Chamber of Deputies, Hugo Motta, is seeking consensus on a new regulation for app-based work, with a meeting scheduled to finalize key points on fees and minimum wages.

Mar 9 • 17:00 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
National & Local

Traffic regulations on Attiki Odos: Which section is closing and when

Traffic regulations will come into effect on the Attiki Odos due to maintenance work on the bridge at the Filis Avenue overpass.

Mar 9 • 14:14 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Two authorities will inspect fuel at airports. Work is underway on a new law

A new law set to take effect from January 1, 2027, aims to establish institutional oversight of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) operations at Polish airports and allow inspections of national refineries.

Mar 9 • 11:18 UTC
🇸🇪 Aftonbladet
National & Local

This is what the government's migration proposal looks like

The Swedish government is proposing changes to immigration regulations, focusing on teenage deportations, revocation of permanent residence permits, and work permits for healthcare professions.

Mar 6 • 12:55 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

L. Kasčiūnas: TS-LKD supports the president's proposal to tighten migrant work regulations

Lithuanian politician L. Kasčiūnas expressed support for President Nausėda's proposal to reform migrant work regulations, emphasizing the need for temporary work permits and family reunification requirements.

Mar 6 • 07:13 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
National & Local

Attica Road: Traffic regulations at the Fyli junction – How traffic will proceed towards the Airport

Traffic regulations will be implemented on the Attica Road on March 6 and 7 due to maintenance work at the Fyli junction.

Mar 5 • 20:52 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Akava Wants Changes to Remote Work Practices

The Finnish trade union Akava is pushing for changes in remote work regulations and workplace rights as part of its goals for the upcoming parliamentary elections.

Mar 5 • 08:34 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Asylum seekers waiting over a year for claim in UK may be allowed to work under new measures

The UK government plans to allow up to 21,000 asylum seekers, who have been waiting over a year for their claims to be processed, to work, while imposing stricter regulations for claimants who violate the law or have sufficient assets.

Mar 4 • 22:30 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

JBS makes a R$10 million agreement for violating rules and leaving employees with workdays over 10 hours in MT

The food multinational JBS has agreed to pay R$ 10 million for violating work-hour regulations in its Mato Grosso facility.

Mar 4 • 20:23 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
National & Local

New rules may make it more lucrative to choose part-time over a full workweek

New regulations in Denmark could incentivize nurses to work part-time due to increased pay for overtime hours.

Mar 3 • 16:49 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Regulation of Comprehensive Wage System and the Limitations of Not Being Completely Prohibited

The Korean government is moving to regulate the comprehensive wage system to prevent the abuse of unpaid long hours of work.

Mar 2 • 20:32 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Should holidays falling on Sunday be considered free days? The government will consider a petition on this matter

A petition has been submitted by the 'Można Lepiej!' Foundation, seeking amendments to labor regulations regarding days off for holidays on Sundays.

Mar 2 • 11:53 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Paweł Burzyński: An Overloaded and Intimidated Prosecutor Knows It Could Get Even Worse

The interview highlights systemic issues in the Polish prosecution service, particularly relating to work regulations and recent legal rulings.

Mar 2 • 03:55 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Entrepreneur's Handbook: Construction Disputes with Settlements * Tax Overpayment Interest * VAT Deduction from Invoices Outside KSeF * KSeF and Goods Transfers * PIT from Work * Changes in the eZUS Portal

The article discusses key topics for entrepreneurs in Poland, including construction disputes, tax interest on overpayments, VAT deductions, and recent changes in tax and insurance portals.

Mar 1 • 10:31 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Good news for Illinois: the new laws signed by JB Pritzker that have come into effect

Numerous new laws have taken effect in Illinois, aimed at improving everyday aspects of life such as consumer rights, work regulations, and health services.

Feb 27 • 21:00 UTC
🇵🇱 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 • 16:05 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

Equal pay for equal work. The Supreme Court changed the conditions for employee benefits

The Czech Supreme Court has altered the regulations governing employee benefits to ensure equal pay for equal work.

Feb 27 • 14:12 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
National & Local

Attica Road: New traffic regulations until April 30 – Where they will be applied

Traffic regulations are set to be implemented on sections of the Attica Road in the Pallini area from February 27 until April 30 due to ongoing asphalt maintenance work.

Feb 26 • 16:00 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Attica Highway: Long-term traffic regulations in Pallini

Traffic restrictions will be in place on the Attica Highway from February 27 to April 30 due to maintenance work.

Feb 26 • 14:49 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Cancellation Regulations to Become Stricter After Matching Established - Spot Work Association

The Spot Work Association in Japan has announced stricter cancellation regulations following matching agreements to combat last-minute cancellations by companies.

Feb 26 • 11:00 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Asylum in the U.S.: the change proposed by the DHS for the work permit (EAD) that would apply after April 2026

The U.S. DHS has proposed a change to work permit regulations for asylum seekers, extending the wait time for EAD applications from 180 days to 365 days.

Feb 26 • 08:41 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Thursday to go to work on foot: How the Hoy No Circula operates on February 26 in CDMX and Edomex?

The article discusses the Hoy No Circula vehicular restriction applied on February 26 in Mexico City and the State of Mexico, emphasizing compliance to avoid fines due to increased UMA rates in 2026.

Feb 25 • 23:53 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
National & Local

Immediate drug and alcohol tests for high-risk activities: the news in workplaces

In Italy, new regulations permit immediate drug and alcohol testing for employees suspected of substance use during high-risk work activities.

Feb 25 • 10:34 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

From April 2026: The 365-Day Rule Returns for Initial Work Permits in the U.S.

The Trump administration is reinstating a 365-day waiting period for asylum seekers to receive work permits starting in April 2026.

Feb 24 • 08:00 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Labor Minister: 'Two extra hours that could be increased can be paid in money or with time'

The Ecuadorian Labor Minister announced a proposal that allows for two additional working hours to be compensated either financially or with time off, clarifying that the 40-hour workweek remains unchanged.

Feb 23 • 16:37 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

Prime Minister and district mayor: institutions must monitor the activities of the 'Homanit' factory more actively

Lithuanian Prime Minister I.Ruginienė stated that controlling institutions need to work more actively after a meeting with the leadership of Vilnius district regarding issues at the Homanit factory.

Feb 23 • 10:33 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
National & Local

Traffic Regulations on Metro and Tram – Which Stations and Stops are Closing

Traffic adjustments are being made on Metro and Tram lines in Athens due to construction work, affecting service temporarily from February 24 to March 9, 2026.

Feb 23 • 10:01 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Good news for beneficiaries in the U.S.: new federal rules could change access to SNAP

The U.S. federal government has approved significant changes to work requirements for SNAP recipients aimed at updating eligibility criteria.

Feb 22 • 00:12 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Federal Politics: CDU Discusses Social Media Regulation and Part-Time Work

The CDU in Germany is concluding its party conference with votes on various policy proposals, including regulations for social media usage by minors.

Feb 21 • 08:15 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Ministry of Labor issues agreement regulating special shifts and work hours

The Ministry of Labor in Ecuador issued a ministerial agreement for regulating the authorization process of special work shifts and hours.

Feb 19 • 23:45 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Owner of subcontractor for work on Litorânea is a public servant and owner of a cosmetics company, says TCU

The owner of Agla’S Infraestrutura Ltda., a subcontractor for a project on Avenida Litorânea, is also a public servant in Maranhão, which violates state regulations.

Feb 19 • 18:39 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Ministry of Education Reduces 'Fake Work' in Schools... Teachers No Longer Need to Provide Reasons for Tardiness or Leaving Early

The South Korean Ministry of Education plans to reduce unnecessary regulations for teachers, allowing them to leave early or arrive late without having to provide a reason as long as it doesn’t disrupt classes.

Feb 19 • 03:22 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Lestijärvi drilled an energy well in a groundwater area without a permit - citizens were denied the same

The municipality of Lestijärvi unlawfully drilled energy wells on a vital groundwater area without the necessary water management permit, while simultaneously requiring local citizens to obtain permits for similar work.

Feb 18 • 16:50 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

The Grásleppa initiates the parliamentary work

The Speaker of the Althing, Þórunn Sveinbjarnardóttir, has temporarily suspended parliamentary proceedings to hold an urgent meeting with party leaders amid disputes over a legislative proposal regarding fishing regulations in Iceland's territorial waters.

Feb 17 • 14:55 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
National & Local

Private security supports labor review and calls to stop shifts in public contracts

The Mexican Association of Private Security Companies supports President Claudia Sheinbaum's commitment to review labor compliance in the private security sector, particularly concerning work shift regulations.

Feb 16 • 20:53 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

What does the ROAD WORK AHEAD sign mean and why is it a high-risk area for workers?

The article discusses the significance of the ROAD WORK AHEAD traffic sign in the United States and highlights the importance of understanding traffic regulations to ensure safety in construction zones.

Feb 15 • 01:01 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
National & Local

Attica Road: Traffic regulations extended due to construction

Construction work on the Attica Road is set to continue until this Monday, leading to extended traffic regulations including entry closures.

Feb 14 • 14:41 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
National & Local

Traffic regulations on Attiki Odos: Closed entrances towards the Airport

Traffic regulations are in effect on Attiki Odos towards the airport, with entrances closed until Saturday noon due to maintenance work.

Feb 14 • 06:04 UTC

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