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[Ireland] What employers need to know about new sick leave legislation [Ireland] What employers need to know about new sick leave legislation

The phasing in of sick pay is intended to take account of the current economic climate and existing financial pressures...
02 Aug 2022

[Turkey] Inflation erodes minimum wage increase [Turkey] Inflation erodes minimum wage increase

Turk-Is defines the poverty threshold as the total of spending for items including food, clothing, housing, transportation, education and health...
01 Aug 2022

[UK] Agencies dock live-in care workers' pay to cover accommodation [UK] Agencies dock live-in care workers' pay to cover accommodation

In some cases, these workers - who live with clients to provide round-the-clock care - had their pay reduced by...
01 Aug 2022

[UK] Disappointment as government ignores employment status consultation [UK] Disappointment as government ignores employment status consultation

The government remained resolute in its reliance on HM Revenue & Customs’ highly-criticised Check Employment Status for Tax (CEST) tool.
29 Jul 2022

[UK] Government releases guidance clarifying employment status case law [UK] Government releases guidance clarifying employment status case law

The new guidance brings together employment status case law into one place for businesses and workers to access and improve...
29 Jul 2022

[Netherlands] Scammers steal €1.7 million in Supreme Court phone con [Netherlands] Scammers steal €1.7 million in Supreme Court phone con

The Dutch Supreme Court Scam is a con that has been active since August 2021 and has ended up costing...
28 Jul 2022

[UK] Fear keeps workers quiet about low pay [UK] Fear keeps workers quiet about low pay

The Low Pay Commission report details how "employers have instilled fear in their workers" with intimidation and harassment in the workplace.
27 Jul 2022