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[Southeast Asia] Workplace pregnancy discrimination and maternity provisions [Southeast Asia] Workplace pregnancy discrimination and maternity provisions

In Southeast Asia, an increasing number of women are high achievers in the workplace; rising through the ranks, starting their own...
28 Jul 2020

[Amsterdam] UK taxi drivers take Uber to court to access their personal data and understand its algorithms [Amsterdam] UK taxi drivers take Uber to court to access their personal data and understand its algorithms

Four British taxi drivers are taking Uber to court in Amsterdam and, under European data protection legislation, seeking access to...
22 Jul 2020

[Malta] EU Commission urges end to ‘employment licence’ requirement for long-term residents [Malta] EU Commission urges end to ‘employment licence’ requirement for long-term residents

Long-term residents may soon be able to work in Malta without the need to obtain an ‘employment license’ if Maltese...
17 Jul 2020

[UK] HMRC cracks down in wake of 3,000+ furlough fraud reports [UK] HMRC cracks down in wake of 3,000+ furlough fraud reports

Businesses and individuals who have made claims under the government's furlough scheme have been cautioned not to be complacent as...
16 Jul 2020

[Ireland] 15% pay premium for Dublin workers considered unfair [Ireland] 15% pay premium for Dublin workers considered unfair

Earnings data released this week by the Central Statistics Office (CSO) demonstrates that Dublin workers earned an average of €50,801 in 2018....
20 Nov 2019

[Taiwan] Bill to boost employment of older workers passes [Taiwan] Bill to boost employment of older workers passes

The bill bans employers from giving different treatment to middle-aged and elderly job applicants and employees during the recruitment or...
20 Nov 2019