Changes to Belarus Labor Codes

The Belarus Government introduced significant changes in their 2020 labor code. Some significant highlights include legitimization of remote work, paternity leaves, relaxing of travel restrictions on working mothers, the extension of contracts, and more. Here are some of the main changes and what they mean for Belarus employers and employees.

Employee Unions in Fiji

Last year, major updates were made to the Employee Relations Act in Fiji which increased the benefits received by employees through the implementation of Family Care Leave and an increase in Parental Leave and Maternity Leave. On the other hand, employers have also begun to take a hardened stand against employment unions in the country.

Minimum Wage and Trade Unions in Vietnam

The New Year is shaping up for some big changes in Vietnam. Minimum wages are set to increase by approximately 5.7% as of January 1st, 2020. Depending on the industry and geographical region, some minimum wage rates may increase from the current rate of $6 USD to $10 USD.  There have also been some new […]

Payroll Practices in Colombia

An increasing number of companies are continuing to see Latin America as an attractive location to host foreign production and investments. As all global companies know, there are both pros and cons to creating business operations in multiple countries and staying compliant with different labor legislations can be a tricky standard to uphold. Colombia is […]