16 April 2020
COVID-19: The much-awaited new rules of Hungarian short-time working and the State subsidy scheme
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Following the introduction of state subsidies in Western Europe, in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic the Hungarian Government has also adopted a legal framework for reduced working time and the related State subsidy ...

09 March 2020
Legal alert for Poland: COVID-19
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According to data from the Polish Chief Sanitary Inspectorate (GIS), as of 9 March 2020 there are 12 cases of coronavirus infection (COVID-19) in Poland. The pace of its global and regional spread suggests that the ...

12 May 2020
Poland: COVID-19 – lay off employees, or apply for state aid?
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The recently introduced Anti-Crisis Shield has greatly interested business owners. Many have been trying to establish whether they meet the required conditions, and whether it is worth benefiting from state aid at all. ...

01 April 2020
Working from home in Slovakia – tips and updates
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This article deals with the home office and working from home as many employers have recommended that their employees do this to protect their health during the COVID-19 pandemic.

02 December 2020
Cross-border: The COVID Vaccine and Thoughts for Global Employers
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People all across the globe are experiencing the highs and lows of the current pandemic. Hopes are raised in different parts of our world that the situation is coming under control, only for them to be dashed yet again, ...

03 June 2020
Slovakia: COVID-19 & Back to work and back to the office
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As Slovakia continues to struggle with the COVID-19 pandemic along with the rest of the world, we must still remember to remain vigilant and be careful. However, we are seeing some positive results in the fight against ...

16 March 2020
Managing HR Costs in a Global Pandemic: New Mandatory Reporting to the Ministry of Manpower on Costs-Saving Measures
www.twobirds.com/en/news/articles/2020/singapore/managing-hr-costs-in-a-global-pandemic

In the current challenging business climate, many businesses are looking for ways to manage and reduce cost. HR plays a big role in these boardroom conversations where headcount reduction and pay cuts are the obvious ...

07 April 2020
Czech LEX COVID-19 overview
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The Czech Government has prepared several measures that should help people and businesses in the challenging times related to the outbreak of COVID-19. These measures are currently divided into several draft laws, ...

23 December 2020
Tech & Comms - 2021 Challenges, Opportunities and Predictions
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2020 has been one of the most challenging years in living memory, as governments, businesses and individuals have had to adapt to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. The enforced global lockdowns have put a spotlight ...