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A recent report from Peking University highlights the legal issues surrounding shared employment in post-pandemic China. The research points out that China's current labor law system does not provide clear and strong protection for shared employees, which is inconsistent with the country's socioeconomic development. The paper analyzes the evolution of the existing labor law framework and proposes three principles for restructuring China's labor law system to better protect workers. The research concludes that a dual/multiple labor relations path, combining mandatory and autonomous norms, should be adopted to ensure worker protection and compensation for third parties. [Extracted from the article]

The article addresses concerns about an Human Resources team member breaching confidentiality, displaying inappropriate behavior, and undermining collaboration. Topics discussed include handling disciplinary actions consistently, ensuring documented evidence, and potentially outsourcing investigations for impartiality.

This article from Health Insurance Week discusses recent research conducted by Uniwersytet Gdanski on the topic of self-employment and labor market decentralization in the European Union. The research examines the legal frameworks and challenges associated with the increasing trend of self-employment. The study emphasizes the need for a redefined labor legislation strategy that combines the principles of self-employment with the EU's foundational principles of solidarity, equitable treatment, and robust social protection. The article provides a link to the full research paper for those interested in further information. [Extracted from the article]

The article discusses the increasing personal liability risks for HR professionals in employment law cases. Topics include the rising trend of holding managers personally accountable for violations of employment laws, such as Title VII and the ADA, the need for HR professionals to ensure compliance with legal requirements and maintain thorough documentation, and the importance of carefully negotiating staffing firm contracts to minimize liability related to background checks.

The article presents questions and answers related to employee states a medical condition but doesn't ask for an accommodation? the employee's decision to decline to provide medical information would justify the decision to move forward now with discipline based upon his flawed performance and attendance issues.

Fertilizer Manufacturing and Allied Industry, 28. Rubber and Rubber Goods Manufacturing Industry, 75. SECRETARY Govt. of the Punjab Labour And HR Department Note: Appendix not attached (approx. pp. 125) for Highly-Skilled, Skilled and semi-Skilled) workers employed in the 102 listed industries/establishments in Punjab. The minimum rates of wages for all categories of workers (Highly-Skilled, Skilled and Semi-Skilled) shall apply to the workers employed in the following industries:- 1. [Extracted from the article]

The article focuses on judges of Australia who reshaped nation's employment law and mentions history that employment protections for Australian workers. Topics discussed include use of dichotomy to distinguish those entitled to workplace rights, multi-factorial analysis deployed by the courts and tribunals to determine contract of an employee and indicated dissatisfaction with decision by labor given forthcoming election and law reform.

The article focuses on providing six useful tips for creating an effective and balanced mobile phone policy for the workplace. It reports that employers should consider the policy's purpose, integrate it into the employee handbook, address security concerns, prioritize important rules, outline disciplinary actions, and specify permissible phone uses. It describes the steps to develop a comprehensive policy that improves productivity while maintaining employee morale.

(Bloomberg) -- When Polly Arrowsmith needed to take time off from her IT company to care for her dying mother, she asked one of her workers to help out in her absence. And not all office romances were within marriages - offices became the "danger zone" for illicit affairs, according to one relationship counsellor in her 2004 book. [Extracted from the article]

"Britain's fragmented and weak system of enforcing labor market rights is costing workers billions a year and doing too little to prevent good firms being undercut." (Bloomberg) -- British companies are skimping on pay and time off for at least 1 million workers, short changing some of the poorest people in society by £255 million ($318 million), the Resolution Foundation said. [Extracted from the article]

The article discusses the steps franchisees typically take before opening their own business to the public. These steps begin after signing the franchise agreement and take business owners on the path to the grand opening day when they can begin serving their customers and community. It includes site selection in the community, hiring of the staff, and a marketing plan.

The article reports on the changes proposed by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to Form I-9 (Employment Eligibility Verification) to simplify and clarify the process. Among the proposed changes are a standalone Reverification and Rehire Supplement section and updated List of Acceptable Documents.

The article offers tips to companies which are planning to drop their workplace testing for marijuana amidst the increasing number of U.S. states legalizing medical and recreational marijuana. Also cited are the percentage of workplace drug tests that came back positive for marijuana as per Quest Diagnostics data, and some tips like revising employee policies on marijuana testing and adding language to the no-smoking policy.

The article discusses that 10.3% of American workers belong to a union, and that number has fallen steadily over the past few decades, and organized labor has racked up some head-turning successes lately.

The article discusses that people quit their jobs every month in the past year a record high dubbed the "Great Resignation.

The document is a notification from the Government of Sindh in Pakistan regarding the minimum wages for semi-skilled and skilled workers in 42 industries in the province. The government has directed the Minimum Wages Board to recommend the minimum rates of wages, taking into account the increase in minimum wages for unskilled workers in the previous year. The document includes a list of the industries and their corresponding recommended minimum rates of wages. It also outlines the responsibilities of employers and the rights of workers, including equal pay for male and female workers. The document emphasizes that the recommended rates are not the maximum rates and that employers cannot pay workers less than the minimum wages. The provisions of relevant labor laws and existing facilities for workers are also mentioned. The document concludes with the schedule of minimum rates of wages for the different categories of workers in the 42 industries. [Extracted from the article]

The article discusses key developments in employment law for 2022, focusing on increases to wages, statutory family leave and sick pay adjustments, gender pay gap reporting deadlines, the introduction of the social care Levy, and anticipated changes under the Employment Bill. It also highlights ongoing consultations and potential reforms in disability reporting, data protection, and upcoming legal cases of interest to employers.

Over the past several months, Management Report has covered a number of anticipated changes at the National Labor Relations Board under the Biden administration and the positive impact they will have on union organizing. The process for changing laws that the current administration believes tilt too far toward employers is often initiated by the NLRB's General Counsel, who is empowered to bring complaints alleging violations of labor law. On occasion, the General Counsel brings a case that is contrary to current law, thus providing the Board with an opportunity to effect a change in the law. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

(Bloomberg) -- P&O Ferries acknowledged that it failed to follow rules on consulting with unions before dismissing 800 staff last week, while saying that U.K. Transport Secretary Grant Shapps was told of plans to restructure almost four months before the firings created a political firestorm. "Deeply Concerned" A day after P&O announced the firings, Shapps wrote to Hebblethwaite saying he was "deeply concerned" about the way it had informed the government. [Extracted from the article]

He says he regularly asked managers whether Sama was deducting too much tax from employees' pay, and why his girlfriend, also a Sama employee at the time, was not provided a work permit despite being promised one. The statement also said that after employees asked for higher salaries, Sama conducted a pay audit and found they were already being paid double the living wage for the region. Motaung knew that Sama employees stood a better chance of having their demands met by acting as a group, because Sama was dependent on "the client": Facebook. According to pay slips seen by TIME, Sama pays foreign employees monthly pretax salaries of around 60,000 Kenyan shillings ($528), which includes a monthly bonus for relocating from elsewhere in Africa. [Extracted from the article]

According to pay slips seen by TIME, Sama pays foreign employees monthly pretax salaries of around 60,000 Kenyan shillings ($528), which includes a monthly bonus for relocating from elsewhere in Africa. The statement also said that after employees asked for higher salaries, Sama conducted a pay audit and found they were already being paid double the living wage for the region. He says he regularly asked managers whether Sama was deducting too much tax from employees' pay, and why his girlfriend, also a Sama employee at the time, was not provided a work permit despite being promised one. Motaung knew that Sama employees stood a better chance of having their demands met by acting as a group, because Sama was dependent on "the client": Facebook. [Extracted from the article]

According to pay slips seen by TIME, Sama pays foreign employees monthly pretax salaries of around 60,000 Kenyan shillings ($528), which includes a monthly bonus for relocating from elsewhere in Africa. The statement also said that after employees asked for higher salaries, Sama conducted a pay audit and found they were already being paid double the living wage for the region. He says he regularly asked managers whether Sama was deducting too much tax from employees' pay, and why his girlfriend, also a Sama employee at the time, was not provided a work permit despite being promised one. Motaung knew that Sama employees stood a better chance of having their demands met by acting as a group, because Sama was dependent on "the client": Facebook. [Extracted from the article]

The Chinese telecommunications giant has about 90% foreign nationals at its South Africa unit, including all five top management officials, the Department of Employment and Labour said in a statement Friday. Keywords: 40978Z@CH; AFRICA; ASIA; BUSINESS; CHINA; COS; ELECT; GEN; GOV; HAR; INDUSTRIES; LAW; POL; TEC; TLS; TMT; WORLD EN 40978Z@CH AFRICA ASIA BUSINESS CHINA COS ELECT GEN GOV HAR INDUSTRIES LAW POL TEC TLS TMT WORLD South Africa sued Huawei Technologies Co. Ltd. for exceeding the number of foreigners it's allowed to employ in the country as the government ramps up its rhetoric against immigrants filling local jobs. [Extracted from the article]

The Chinese telecommunications giant has about 90% foreign nationals at its South Africa unit, including all five top management officials, the Department of Employment and Labour said in a statement Friday. Keywords: 40978Z@CH; AFRICA; ALLTOP; ASIA; BUSINESS; CHINA; COS; ELECT; GEN; GOV; INDUSTRIES; LAW; POL; TEC; TLS; TMT; WORLD; WWTOP; WWTOPAS; WWTOPEU EN 40978Z@CH AFRICA ALLTOP ASIA BUSINESS CHINA COS ELECT GEN GOV INDUSTRIES LAW POL TEC TLS TMT WORLD WWTOP WWTOPAS WWTOPEU South Africa sued Huawei Technologies Co. Ltd. for exceeding the number of foreigners it's allowed to employ in the country as the government ramps up its rhetoric against immigrants filling local jobs. [Extracted from the article]