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Newswire – Latest Legal Articles

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Newswire 11/09/2017

French Labor Law Reform – Update

The new labor law reform, announced during the presidential campaign, took shape on August 31, 2017 with the introduction of five draft ordinances, the adoption of which is scheduled for...

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Newswire 25/08/2017

New Labour Code in Lithuania – What You Should Know

The new Labour Code (LC) came into force on 1 July 2017. The purpose of the new LC is to update labor laws and principles as well as apply rules...

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Newswire 04/08/2017

UK Update: Employment Tribunal Fees Declared Unlawful

The Supreme Court ruled on 26th July 2017 in the case of R (Unison) v Lord Chancellor that the current regime of charging of fees for bringing a claim in...

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Newswire 31/07/2017

Thailand: Amendments to the Labor Protection Act

The Thai government has focused on updating the Labor Protection Act (LPA) this year. The LPA was first amended on January 24, 2017. More recently, on June 29, the National...

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Newswire 09/06/2017

EU/UK Data Protection Update – GDPR Fact Sheet – Key Provisions and Steps for Compliance

Organizations hold vast amounts of personal data relating to customers, employees, and suppliers as well as within marketing databases. Compliance with data protection laws is vital in order to avoid...

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Newswire 21/05/2017

Israel Continues Drive to Improve Workers’ Welfare with New Amendments

Amendment 56 to the Employment of Women Law On March 21, 2017, Israel’s parliament, known as the Knesset, approved Amendment number 56 to the Employment of Women Law, 5714-1954. The...

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Newswire 03/04/2017

Australian Labor Law Update: Payroll Manager Held Liable for Underpayment

It is not just the boss who needs to be fearful of the powers of the Fair Work Ombudsman anymore! Australian businesses have settled back into their routine following Christmas...

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Newswire 21/02/2017

Swiss People Reject Corporate Tax Reform III

On February 12, 2017, the Swiss people rejected the so-called Corporate Tax Reform III (CTR III) with a clear majority of 59.1%. Only four cantons (Zug, Vaud, Nidwalden and Ticino)...

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Newswire 08/02/2017

The Platform Economy – Employee Risk Under French Law and How to Address It

2016 has been a tough year for those operating in the so called ‘collaborative economy’. While some have encountered financial difficulties, others have faced a real "bashing" from unsatisfied competitors. ...

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