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Malaysia to introduce sector-based minimum wage policy

Malaysia to introduce sector-based minimum wage policy Malaysia to introduce sector-based minimum wage policy

The HR Ministry plans to table a proposal to the Cabinet after in-depth discussions with industry.
12 Jul 2018
Kenyans risk ‘serious consequences’ for failing to file tax returns

Kenyans risk ‘serious consequences’ for failing to file tax returns Kenyans risk ‘serious consequences’ for failing to file tax returns

The government is upping the ante in its action against citizens failing to pay their dues.
12 Jul 2018
California is first US state to pass GDPR-like law

California is first US state to pass GDPR-like law California is first US state to pass GDPR-like law

The new legislation will apply to any company that holds data on more than 50,000 people.
11 Jul 2018
Australia launches 12-month pension guarantee amnesty

Australia launches 12-month pension guarantee amnesty Australia launches 12-month pension guarantee amnesty

The move will allow employers to self-report and correct previous undeclared super guarantee shortfalls.
11 Jul 2018
Massachusetts boosts minimum wage and creates paid medical leave scheme

Massachusetts boosts minimum wage and creates paid medical leave scheme Massachusetts boosts minimum wage and creates paid medical leave scheme

The new Act was called the 'Grand Bargain' as it was essentially a compromise deal.
10 Jul 2018
More than one million Irish workers to be tax-exempt this year

More than one million Irish workers to be tax-exempt this year More than one million Irish workers to be tax-exempt this year

Draft legislation has also been approved requiring employers to publish gender pay gap information.
10 Jul 2018
UK employers owe workers £1.44 million due to minimum wage violations

UK employers owe workers £1.44 million due to minimum wage violations UK employers owe workers £1.44 million due to minimum wage violations

Some 239 employers failed to pay the statutory minimum to around 22,400 staff.
09 Jul 2018
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