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Czech Republic Employment Law: Understanding Work and Wages

Global People Strategist

Despite the country’s historical significance, not many people across the globe are familiar with the employment laws and local culture. If you have employment interests in the Czech Republic, the following information about the Czech Republic employment law may be helpful.

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Employment Laws in Nigeria

Global People Strategist

However, any organization looking to take advantage must be prepared – creating and adhering to employment contracts that abide by employment laws in Nigeria is crucial for successful expansion into this highly desirable hub. Employment Laws Dictating the Nigeria Labor Landscape. 7. The Nigerian Factories Act, 2004.

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Private Attorneys General Act Has Employers on the Defensive

InterWest Insurance Services

The way courts have interpreted a California law — the Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA), which has been on the books for 18 years — has led to an explosion of lawsuits against employers during the last few years. The law has generated more than 20,000 lawsuits against employers since 2017 at an average cost of $1.1 The result?

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What You Need to Know About California Paid Family Leave [+ FAQs]

Patriot Software

California was the first state to create a paid family leave (PFL) program in 2002 (benefits became available in 2004). If you’re an employer in California, you must withhold PFL contributions from employees’ wages while running payroll. Since then, 11 other states have created paid family leave programs (plus Washington D.C.).

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IA Supreme Court: Nature of Damages, Not Framing of Tort, Determines Viability of Civil Action Against Employer

The Workcomp Writer

Background McCoy contended that she worked for just three months at the employer’s call center before quitting when she couldn’t get her team leader to stop making unwanted sexual advances. Two years later, she sued the employer. 216 (2019), so she framed her petition as one for common law negligent supervision or retention.

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Tanzania Employment During COVID

Global People Strategist

Like other countries around the globe, Tanzania’s employment and labor laws were not COVID-19 friendly and had to be adjusted in response to the global pandemic. In April 2020, the Association of Tanzanian Employers (ATE) came out with some measures that could be taken by employers in view of the virus.

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Employment and Labor Law in Armenia

Global People Strategist

The Labor Code of the Republic of Armenia was adopted in 2004 and defines the current labor legislative framework in the country. The employer and employee each reserve the right to end the contract with a three-day written notice. By law, all employers need to maintain a precise record of overtime in working time logs.