Get ready to explore the most bizarre, unexpected, and fascinating laws that govern the world of work with Employment Laws Around the World! <br /><br />From quirky workplace rules to jaw-dropping regulations, each short episode shares how different countries approach employment in ways you never imagined. <br /><br /><br /> <br /><br />Hosted by HR:ER - one of the UK’s top 20 HR podcasts - featuring award-winning employment lawyer Elissa Thursfield and software specialist Oliver Robinson, this show is perfect for HR professionals, business owners, or anyone curious about the strange side of work. <br /><br />Join us as we uncover the unique policies that impact employees and employers alike. Subscribe for a journey across continents and legal frameworks! <br /><br />Unsure how to navigate the laws that govern your workplace? Protect your business with our HR software and tailored employment consultancy services.

Employment Laws Around The World
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Get ready to explore the most bizarre, unexpected, and fascinating laws that govern the world of work with Employment Laws Around the World! <br /><br />From quirky workplace rules to jaw-dropping regulations, each short episode shares how different countries approach employment in ways you never imagined. <br /><br /><br /> <br /><br />Hosted by HR:ER - one of the UK’s top 20 HR podcasts - featuring award-winning employment lawyer Elissa Thursfield and software specialist Oliver Robinson, this show is perfect for HR professionals, business owners, or anyone curious about the strange side of work. <br /><br />Join us as we uncover the unique policies that impact employees and employers alike. Subscribe for a journey across continents and legal frameworks! <br /><br />Unsure how to navigate the laws that govern your workplace? Protect your business with our HR software and tailored employment consultancy services.
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November 19, 2024
Japan - Male Employees Are Banned From Having Beards
In 2010, the city of Isesaki, Japan, banned all male employees from growing beards, the ban was cited as being necessary to maintain decorum and because some citizens find beards unpleasant. <br /><br />We discuss how the law effects both employers and employees, compliance challenges faced by employers, and whether it is a good or bad law.<br /><br />Is an employee breaking the dress code at your workplace? Contact us for our tailored HR consultancy services and software, which features a policy generator to help you effectively manage dress codes. https://hroes.co.uk/contact/ <br /><br />/

November 5, 2024
Portugal and Italy – Impossible to Fire Employees
Portugal and Italy – Impossible to Fire Employees<br /><br />In Portugal, it is illegal to fire an employee, as there is no termination period and similarly poor performance is not a statutory reason for dismissal in Italy. Could these labour laws contribute to Europe’s relatively low productivity rates?<br /><br />We discuss:<br /><br />- How does the law affect both employers and employees?<br />- The compliance challenges faced by employers<br />- Is it a good or bad law?<br /><br />Dealing with poor employee performance in your workplace? Improve productivity with our HR software and tailored employment consultancy services: https://hroes.co.uk/ <br /><br />/

October 22, 2024
Philippines – Illegal for Women to Wear High Heels
The Philippines has banned companies from forcing female employees to wear high heels at work, in a move lauded by a labour union in 2017 which said it was one of the first countries in the world to do so to protect women's rights. <br /><br />- How does the law affect both employers and employees?<br />- The compliance challenges faced by employers<br />- Is it a good or bad law?<br /><br />Unsure how to navigate the laws that govern your workplace? Protect your business with our HR software and tailored employment consultancy services:<br /><br />https://hroes.co.uk/ <br /><br />/
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