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Real crime, fake justice: Chirac gets 2-year suspended jail sentence

Ahmed's Universe

After Chirac left office in 2002, the Sarkozy government made sure his predecessor was left alone. Then, and this is one of the more shocking aspects of the Chirac case, the public prosecutor (who in this pseudo-democracy acts on order from the government - no prize for guessing whose orders) decided to drop all charges against Chirac.

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Employment and Labor Law in Armenia

Global People Strategist

For sustained economic growth, the government guards its workers’ rights very strictly. The Labor Code of the Republic of Armenia was adopted in 2004 and defines the current labor legislative framework in the country. An addendum to the labor code restricts employers with 10 or more workers from paying their salaries in cash.

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Tanzania Employment During COVID

Global People Strategist

According to section 32 of the Employment and Labor Relations Act, 2004 (ELRA), if an employee is sick, a medical certificate from a medical practitioner must be submitted. Patients identified with COVID-19 will be quarantined in government health centers. Sick leaves and absence policies must be reviewed.

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Expert Q&A: Understanding the DOL’s Overtime Rules

HR Digest

Under the new proposal, people earning a salary level of $679 for 40 hours per week (about $35,308 annually), will be eligible for overtime pay based on varied duties. This threshold has been raised from the previous limit of $455 per week of 40 hours, which was set in 2004. The overtime rules went into effect on January 1, 2020.

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Navigating Emiratisation Requirements: A Guide for UAE Employers

Bayzat

Now, the UAE government is clamping down on companies in the private sector to hire more local citizens. The UAE government provides several programs to incentivize hiring Emiratis. As of 2004, the expatriates comprised about 80% of the private sector workforce. By 2009, this percentage jumped to 99.57%.

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Employment Laws in Nigeria

Global People Strategist

In Nigeria, the Labour Law serves as a critical source of guidance in governing employment relationships. This means trusts and settlors must adhere to local and national rules as outlined by The PIT Act – regardless of whether their employer is in the government or private sector. 7. The Nigerian Factories Act, 2004.

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1992-2012: My 20-year Affair with Spain

Ahmed's Universe

Much of the employee protection (especially in the firing department) that had been in place from time immemorial is gone and with salary levels frozen, the workforce is about to become competitive. Madrid as the nation''s capital and foremost business center reflects that global outlook.