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France: Law to Strengthen Occupational Health Prevention

WebThe Occupational Health Act (“Loi santé au travail”) was passed in August 2021, but its measures came into force on 31 March 2022, whilst others will become statutory later in 2023 or even in 2024. In addition to changes in occupational health

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Working conditions & Working hours in the United States (USA)

WebOvertime. Under the FLSA, non-exempt employees must receive one-and-one-half times (1.5X) their “regular rate” of pay for all hours worked in excess of 40 hours per week. Generally, non-working time, including leaves of absence, rest periods, …

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France: Ministry of Labour publishes Q&A on Occupational Health

WebAuthor: Olivier Kress Ministry of Labour Publishes Q&A Answering Five Questions about Occupational Health . The occupational health related Q&A published on the 13 th of May 2022 by the Ministry of Labour outlines the existing legal framework …

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Employee benefits in the United States (USA) L&E Global

WebSocial Security. United States law provides for retirement benefits and subsidised health insurance under federal Social Security and Medicare programs. Employers are required to contribute 6.2% of each employee’s salary (in 2023, on the …

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Employee benefits in Chile L&E Global

WebUnemployment Insurance. Unemployment insurance is financed on a tripartite basis, as the contributions are paid by the employer, the employee (2.4% and 0.6% of the employees’ taxable remuneration up to a maximum of 120 UF, respectively) and the …

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Working conditions & Working hours in Peru L&E Global

WebEmployer’s Obligation to Provide a Healthy and Safe Workplace. Law N° 29783 and Supreme Decree 005-2012-TR establish that every company must implement an Occupational Health and Safety Management System, and that it is responsible for the …

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Employee benefits in Switzerland L&E Global

WebEntitlement begins after a waiting period of five days of proven unemployment. Unemployment benefits provide up to 400 daily allowances to be received in a two-year period. Employees over 55 and having made unemployment insurance contributions for …

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Employment law France L&E Global

WebIn France, employment law affords employees a good level of protection. Nevertheless, this legal environment is constantly changing as a result of government reforms and case law evolution. Recent trends relate in particular to: (1) union representation and collective …

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Working conditions & Working hours in Switzerland L&E Global

WebIn the majority of Swiss companies, the normal weekly working hours under an employment contract of a collective bargaining agreement are between 40 and 44 hours. The legal maximum weekly working hours are 45 for industrial workers, office, technical …

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Working conditions & Working hours in Canada L&E Global

WebMaximum Working Week. Generally, the maximum daily and weekly figures are typically 8 hours per day and between 40 and 48 hours per week. In certain situations, these maximum hours of work may be exceeded, such as: where overtime is paid; where …

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Working conditions & Working hours in Luxembourg L&E Global

WebA working day may never exceed 10 working hours and a working week may never exceed 48 hours. A rest period of 11 hours every 24 hours and of 44 hours for every 7-day period must be respected. In addition, collective bargaining agreements may provide for other …

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Anti-discrimination laws & legislation in Mexico L&E Global

WebSummary. In Mexico, discrimination laws in labour matters are not extensively developed. The FLL states that no worker may be discriminated against on the grounds of race, nationality, gender, age, disability, religion, migratory condition, health, sexual …

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Employee benefits in Germany L&E Global

WebIt covers the following principal areas: health insurance, unemployment insurance, nursing care insurance, pension and accident insurance. All salary payments are subject to tax and social security contributions (pension, unemployment, health and nursing care …

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3. Health and Safety Measures

WebRequirements mandated by law or any official guidance. Please see section 5 below. Measures typically implemented by employers and the associated legal risks, limitations, obligations and issues to consider.

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Employee benefits in China L&E Global

WebEach female employee is entitled to a 98-day maternity leave for childbirth, including 15 days that may be taken before childbirth. The maternity leave may also be prolonged according to local regulations. For example, the local regulation in Shanghai prolongs the …

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Looking Ahead 2024: India

WebLooking Ahead 2024: India. Indian employment law and its practices have undergone significant changes in the recent past. There have been several critical judicial pronouncements and legislative changes that have been crucial to employers in India. …

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Employment law Argentina L&E Global

WebArgentina’s Employees’ Pension and Retirement Act (Law No. 24,241) secures access to public funds for employees and independent workers who are eligible to apply for retirement or a pension plan, a disability retirement annuity as well as pension …

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Working conditions & Working hours in Romania L&E Global

WebMaximum Working Week. The maximum average working time is established by the Labour Code and consists of 40 hours per week and 8 hours per day. Maximum legal working time is 48 hours per week, including overtime hours. By exception, the maximum working …

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Working conditions & Working hours in Colombia L&E Global

WebThe ordinary working time cannot exceed 8 hours per day and 48 hours per week, with the employee being entitled to a mandatory rest day, normally on Sunday. However, the law allows for the parties to agree that the daily working time can be …

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