After almost a decade of negotiations, the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) Agreement was signed on 15 November 2020 by 10 ASEAN member states, along with Australia, China, Japan, New Zealand and South Korea.
State Law No. 11,326/2020 came into force on November 22, 2020, establishing the obligation for producers, importers, distributors and sellers to implement the take-back system of several post-consumption products and their packaging sold in the Brazilian State of Maranhão.
On 10 December 2020, the Department for International Trade (DIT) published a summary of the Trade Continuity Agreement with Canada, The agreement establishes an economic partnership between the UK and Canada, including a comprehensive free trade area. It maintains the effects of the EU-Canada CETA
The Commerce Department’s Bureau of Industry and Security amended the Export Administration Regulations, in further implementation of Executive Order 13936, to remove provisions that provide differential and preferential treatment for exports, reexports, and transfers of items to Hong Kong as compared to China.
The onset of COVID-19 has led to an unprecedented need and demand for remote working. In light of the current situation, some employees are now asking whether it is possible to conduct their work remotely for an extended period in another country. This guide covers the key legal issues that employers should bear in mind when considering such requests.
On 4 November 2020, the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development (MHRSD) announced certain labor reforms for foreign national employees working in the private sector that will come into effect on 14 March 2021. Since the initial announcement, the MHRSD (in coordination with the National Transformation Program and National Information Center) announced the conditions in order to benefit from each of the initiatives
Employers cannot stop paying salary even when business activity is suspended due to COVID-19. Indeed, according to the Labour Courts of Bologna, the employer’s decision to temporarily shut down business activity during COVID-19 does not constitute a force majeure event that can justify the suspension of payment of salaries to employees. Such a decision is to be seen as a risk typically inherent to the performance of business activity – something that does not have an impact on the employees’ right to salary.
As 2020 draws to a close, the Federal Government’s staged media regulatory reform process continues to unfold with numerous reviews underway on aspects of both the Broadcasting Services Act 1992 (Cth) (BSA) and other related laws.
After almost a decade of negotiations, the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) Agreement was signed on 15 November 2020 by 10 ASEAN member states, along with Australia, China, Japan, New Zealand and South Korea.
Washington legislators may introduce a digital advertising tax bill in the state’s upcoming legislative session. H-0028.1 (advance copy; not yet introduced). Currently, digital advertising services are not subject to Washington sales tax.
