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[Italy] ‘King of absentees’ accused of skipping work for 15 years [Italy] ‘King of absentees’ accused of skipping work for 15 years

Authorities say the man used threats to make sure his pay was not docked for missing work at the local...
23 Apr 2021

[UK] COVID-19 vaccinations could become mandatory for care home workers [UK] COVID-19 vaccinations could become mandatory for care home workers

At present only 53 per cent of older adult care homes meet SAGE advice on vaccination thresholds.
22 Apr 2021

[Switzerland] Minimum wage hurting job prospects for young people in Jura [Switzerland] Minimum wage hurting job prospects for young people in Jura

The group says that the CHF 20 hourly wage minimum is having a negative effect on the employment prospects of...
21 Apr 2021

[UK] Fintech start-up launches on-demand pay pilot at data firm [UK] Fintech start-up launches on-demand pay pilot at data firm

Under Hi55’s system, Brown’s firm will step in to pay employees for a 'low cost', allowing employers to defer payments...
21 Apr 2021

[Scotland] M&S to interview UK government scheme workers after unfair working practices flagged [Scotland] M&S to interview UK government scheme workers after unfair working practices flagged

M&S confirmed its intention to speak to this year’s migrant workers at Castleton Farm in Aberdeenshire - one of the...
20 Apr 2021

[UK] Wait of ‘up to 6 hours’ for expats at COVID checkpoints [UK] Wait of ‘up to 6 hours’ for expats at COVID checkpoints

Expats face waiting ‘up to six hours’ at UK COVID-19 checkpoints because people do not have the correct documentation to...
20 Apr 2021

[Ireland] Consultation to include teachers in fair employment legislation [Ireland] Consultation to include teachers in fair employment legislation

The chairman of the assembly education committee is seeking views on laws that allow schools appointing teachers to discriminate on...
20 Apr 2021