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Employment laws to watch in 2019

Insperity

Employment law is ever-evolving, and 2019 is shaping up to usher in its fair share of changes. Employment laws tend to come in waves, with particular themes for each era. Today’s employment laws tend to be driven by perceptions of what’s fair to workers. Long ago, child labor was common and legal.

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2019 Wacky Employment Law Situations

HRWatchdog

We may be overwhelmed with all the new employment-related laws coming January 1, but here are a few light-hearted (and downright wacky) employment law stories and cases that caught our attention this year. Let’s take a moment to remember the oftentimes hilarious human element of employment law is still very much alive.

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Here’s a Summary of Key Labor and Employment Laws Taking Effect In 2019

TLNT: The Business of HR

As 2018 draws to a close, employers are looking to the next wave of labor and employment laws and regulations that will take effect in 2019 and beyond. On January 1, and throughout the coming year, employers across the nation must address a host of new or amended federal, state, and/or local obligations.

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Changes to the Employment Law in the Maldives

Global People Strategist

In September 2020, the Parliament made several changes to the Employment Law in the Maldives. Initially, this was submitted to the government in 2019, but the Parliament has since made the changes in collaboration with the Maldives’ Social and Economic Affairs Committees. Changes to the Employment Law in the Maldives.

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Free 2019 Midyear Employment Law White Paper

HRWatchdog

We are over halfway through 2019, and as always, you can count on the Golden State for interesting developments in employment law. Luckily, CalChamber’s employment law experts highlight the significant developments so far this year in CalChamber’s free 2019 Midyear Employment Law Update white paper.

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Employment Laws in Hong Kong

Global People Strategist

Companies unfamiliar with employment laws in Hong Kong face potential liability. 1. The Employment Contract In Hong Kong, employment contracts can be agreed to for an indefinite period or a set timeline. The post Employment Laws in Hong Kong first appeared on Global People Strategist.

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Seats Filling Fast for 2019 Employment Law Updates in January

HRWatchdog

Dozens of new laws will affect employers in 2019, but some won’t have an impact until 2020 or 2021. Many of the new laws stem from the #MeToo movement and strengthen harassment protections, while others clear up ambiguities in laws that took effect in 2018, such as the ban on asking about an applicant’s salary history.