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[Germany] ‘Tech-phobic and unfriendly’ verdict in ranking of expat countries [Germany] ‘Tech-phobic and unfriendly’ verdict in ranking of expat countries

The ninth Expat Insider survey has been released by the world’s largest expat community, InterNations.
13 Jul 2022

[UK] Working from home rules during the heatwave [UK] Working from home rules during the heatwave

In fact, the law does not set any maximum temperature in the workplace but says temperatures in indoor workplaces must...
13 Jul 2022

[UK] Workplace bullying claims at a record high [UK] Workplace bullying claims at a record high

Employees may not sue employers directly for bullying but can include it under discrimination or whistle-blowing claims.
13 Jul 2022

[UK] Boris Johnson toppled by biggest mass resignation in history [UK] Boris Johnson toppled by biggest mass resignation in history

The beginning of the end for Mr Johnson came on July 7 when Mr Sunak’s replacement, Nadhim Zahawi, publicly called...
08 Jul 2022

[Netherlands] Legislation to approve working from home as legal right progresses [Netherlands] Legislation to approve working from home as legal right progresses

On July 5, the Dutch parliament’s lower house approved the legislation but it still requires the green light from the...
08 Jul 2022

[UK] Boris Johnson resigns saying it is 'painful' to leave Downing Street [UK] Boris Johnson resigns saying it is 'painful' to leave Downing Street

He had faced a mass revolt by ministers over his leadership. The inciting incident was the dramatic resignation of Chancellor...
07 Jul 2022

[Spain] Staff crisis as hotels struggle to fill 200,000 summer vacancies [Spain] Staff crisis as hotels struggle to fill 200,000 summer vacancies

Thousands of workers left Spain's hospitality industry when international travel shut down during the pandemic and many did not return.
06 Jul 2022