Update: The new labor code entered into force on 1 January 2021. To help employers better comply with the revised code, the Vietnamese government recently published an implementation decree for more guidance. On 20 November 2019, the National Assembly of […]
In order to contain the spread of the COVID-19 virus and promote social isolation, the Sao Paulo government has introduced an emergency measure that mandates an accelerated use of the next five holidays scheduled in 2021 and 2022. The five […]
The French government recently passed legislation allowing employers to terminate mandatory supplemental health insurance plans at any time after the initial 12-month period with one month’s notice. online pharmacy strattera with best prices today in the USA The new law, […]
The Hong Kong government introduced a new amendment to the Employment Ordinance to increase the number of statutory holidays from 12 days to 17 days. The bill will be introduced into the legislative council for its first reading on 17 […]
The Spanish government passed the General Budget Law for 2021, which includes pension contributions changes and other tax measures impacting employment. The new changes entered into effect on 1 January 2021. Pension plans In Spain, employees are allowed to […]
The Italian Budget Law for the year 2021 (Law 30 December 2020, No. 178) introduced several measures to promote stable employment of women and young people by including a reduction of social security contributions to INPS (Istituto Nazionale della Previdenza […]
The Italian Budget Law for the year 2021 (Law 30 December 2020, No. 178) introduced several measures to include an increase of the mandatory government-paid paternity leave from seven working days to 10 working days, with an optional extra day […]
The Mexican government passed amendments to the federal labor law on teleworking. The amendments clarify existing teleworking regulations and create new obligations for both employers and employees. The reform was published in the Mexican Federal Official Gazette and entered into […]
The United Kingdom (UK) and the European Union (EU) have finally reached a post-Brexit trade deal. The UK left the EU on 31 January 2020, but remained tied to the EU during a transition period until 31 December 2020. online […]
Update: On 16 December 2020, the Mexican government passed amendments to the social security and retirement savings systems laws. The new pension reform is effective as of 1 January 2021. Click here for a Dec. 2020 report (Spanish) prepared by Lockton […]