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Newswire – Latest Legal Articles

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Newswire 07/03/2022

US Update: REMINDER TO EMPLOYERS: KEEP AN EYE ON POTENTIAL OFFSETS AGAINST PA WORKERS’ COMPENSATION BENEFITS

The Pennsylvania Workers’ Compensation Act (Act) was amended in 1996 to allow an employer to take an offset against workers’ compensation wage loss benefits for 50% of Social Security retirement benefits received,...

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Newswire 03/03/2022

UK Update: Dress Codes in the workplace – a fashion faux pas or a necessity?

With the Scottish and UK Governments having relaxed their “work from home wherever possible” message, it begs the question of what the return to the office will look like for...

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Newswire 01/03/2022

New job in Switzerland! Can my family join me?

The Swiss Federal Constitution guarantees the right to respect for family life. However, the legal situation varies depending on the origin and residence status of the applicant. It plays an...

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Newswire 24/02/2022

Germany Employment Law Update: No obligation to contribute to the artists’ social security fund for advertising with football coaches

With its judgment of 30 August 2021 – S 8 R 316/17, the Social Court of Darmstadt (SG) has for the first time made a decision on the obligation to pay for artists'...

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Newswire 23/02/2022

LIVING WITH COVID : THE UK TAKES THE LEAP

News and Context The UK Government revealed its “Living with Covid” Plan on Monday, with Prime Minister Boris Johnson rolling out the plan in a press conference flanked by his...

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Newswire 22/02/2022

Indonesia Employment Law – Looking Back and Looking Ahead

In 2021, Indonesia’s employment sector was again impacted by the enforcement of the government’s Covid-19 lockdown policy and the continued implementation of the work from home (“WFH”) system. Separately, and...

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Newswire 22/02/2022

UK Update: Our top tips related to COVID vaccination issues in the workplace

As restrictions begin to relax and people return to the office, we share our top tips on what businesses should consider when contemplating whether to introduce a vaccination policy in...

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Newswire 21/02/2022

Singapore Update: Employment – Budget February 2022

On 18 February 2022, the Finance Minister delivered his Budget 2022 speech. The speech identified, amongst other things, challenges and opportunities faced by the Singapore workforce in the current climate,...

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Newswire 15/02/2022

Introduction to Korea’s Severe Accidents Penalties Act for Construction Companies

Origins and Purpose of the Act Korea has long had a variety of statutes aimed at workplace safety. These include a general workplace safety law, the Occupational Safety and Health...

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