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5 Countries with the Best Employment Laws

Global People Strategist

These range from the right to organize protests and participate in trade unions, to working in safe conditions and overtime pay. When it comes to the number of paid holidays, Austrian workers are lucky- they get an overall of 43 days off from work, and that’s not even counting parental leave!

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A Guide to Calculating Pensionable Earnings for Employers

Employee Benefits

For employers, determining the contributions to a workplace pension scheme depends on the pensionable earnings of their employees. Explaining pensionable earnings Pensionable earnings are crucial for employers in determining the amount to be paid into their employees pensions. It encompasses all the additional earnings mentioned above.

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Key Employment Benefits in Germany

Global People Strategist

In order to recruit and retain top talent, Germany offers a number of employment benefits, some of which will be discussed in this blog. Key Employment Benefits in Germany: 1) Leave Entitlements: Every German employee is entitled to at least 20 days of paid leave throughout the year (assuming a five-day working week).

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Employment Laws in Bermuda

Global People Strategist

The employment laws in Bermuda are governed by the Employment Act 2000. Here are some of the employment laws in Bermuda: Working Time. According to the Employment of Children and Young Persons Act 1963, children under the age of 13 are not allowed to be employed without being given a rest period of 36 consecutive hours.

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17 Items That Need To Be Included In Your Employee Handbook

Genesis HR Solutions

Handbooks help manage your employees and keep your business compliant with the ever-growing list of employment rules and regulations. Notice and disclaimer / Acknowledgement of Receipt A notice and disclaimer indicates the handbook is not a contract of employment and that the handbook is subject to change.

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Employee Benefits Guide for 2023: What Employers Need To Know

Vantage Circle

Welcome to “Employee Benefits Guide for 2023: What Employers Need to Know.” In the dynamic arena of modern employment, employee benefits aren’t just perks; they are essential components of a thriving organization. In this case, their deferred money goes into a 401(k) plan sponsored by their employer.

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Denmark Employment Policy Changes

Global People Strategist

Keeping in line with the European Parliament and the policies for European Union’s Member States, the Danish legislation has also made amendments to the parental leave. As per the law, fathers are entitled to a leave of 2 consecutive weeks within 14 weeks after delivery. New GDPR rules.