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China: Draft implementation regulations on work safety law issued
In response to the frequent and often disastrous work-related accidents (the devastating explosion in Tianjin Port is a recent example), the government …
Russia: Higher penalties for breaches of employment legislation
On 1 January 2015 new amendments governing the liability of employers for breaches of Russian employment legislation entered into force. In particular, …
Japan: Employers to offer stress checks to workers
From December 2015 amendments to Japan’s Industrial Safety and Health Act will require employers regularly employing 50 workers or more to offer an …
UK: New resources
Acas small employers' guide on handling staff pay Acas guides explaining the rights to leave for attending antenatal and adoption appointments and on …
UK: Fit for Work - employer guidance recommends review of sickness policies
The DWP has published guidance notes on the new Fit for Work scheme being phased in over 2015, recommending that employers update their sickness absence …
PRC: Harsher personal and corporate penalties for work safety accidents in China
China will impose harsher penalties on companies and their executives in order to prevent work safety accidents and to protect workers. Late last year, …
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