Circulating Issues, Suddenly Discussed at Baleg

Circulating Issues, Suddenly Discussed at Baleg

JAKARTA, KOMPAS.com – Member of Commission IX DPR from the Prosperous Justice Party (PKS) faction Netty Prasetiyani Aher criticized the drafting of the Health Bill (RUU) which took place in the Legislative Body (Baleg) of the DPR. Because, he considered, the preparation was said to be carried out by the method omnibus law such as the Job Creation Law (Ciptaker), which received a lot of public criticism. “Related to the bill on the health omnibus law, if I’m not mistaken we ask back and forth in the meeting, the answer is always unclear, sir, where is the draft? Or what is the direction of the bill on the health omnibus law?…

Biden urges new laws to curb gun access after string of shootings |  Gun Violence News

Biden urges new laws to curb gun access after string of shootings | Gun Violence News

United States President Joe Biden has urged lawmakers to act after a series of shootings in major cities killed at least 10 people, underscoring the country’s ongoing struggle with gun violence. In a White House statement released on Tuesday, Biden called on Republican legislators to join him in putting forward “commonsense reforms”, including a ban on assault weapons, universal background checks and an end to legal immunity for gun manufacturers. “Over the last few days, our nation has once again endured a wave of tragic and senseless shootings in communities across America — from Philadelphia to Fort Worth, Baltimore to Lansing, Wichita to Chicago,” Biden said.…

Canada’s new wage-fixing rules kick in.  How does the law work?  -National

Canada’s new wage-fixing rules kick in. How does the law work? -National

New rules prohibiting wage-fixing and no-poaching agreements kick in Friday in an effort to crack down on companies undermining competition at employees’ expense. Here is what employers and employees need to know about the new rules: What is the new law? As of June 23, it is a criminal offense for two or more employers to form deals that fix, maintain, decrease or control wages. The same goes for agreements that prevent companies from hiring or soliciting each other’s employees. It comes after the federal government made amendments to the Competition Act’s conspiracy provision in June 2022 as part of its Budget Implementation Act.…

5 Practical Steps to Mitigate Psychosocial Risks in the Workplace

5 Practical Steps to Mitigate Psychosocial Risks in the Workplace

The modern-day workplace is a complex environment, and with it comes an array of psychosocial risks and hazards that can threaten the well-being of employees. The onset of new legislation which we have explored in previous articles has now forced Employers to take active and positive steps towards providing psychological safety in the workplace. Psychosocial Risks and Hazards Psychosocial risks and hazards are factors from work that can cause harm to an employee’s psychological well-being in the workplace. In practical terms, the changes require reasonable steps to be taken to eliminate or minimize psychosocial risks and hazards in the workplace. These obligations are positive obligations on Employers and officers of the employer.…

Hong Kong refuses to clarify law as uncertainty dims business hub |  Human RightsNews

Hong Kong refuses to clarify law as uncertainty dims business hub | Human RightsNews

Taipei, Taiwan – For decades, Hong Kong has advertised the rule of law as the cornerstone of the city’s success as an international business hub. These days, though, the Hong Kong government often appears unwilling or unable to explain what the law actually is. In the run-up to the June 4 anniversary of the 1989 Tiananmen Square crackdown, Hong Kong officials were repeatedly asked by journalists if commemorating the event would be a crime under a Beijing-decreed national security law (NSL) imposed in the wake of mass protests in 2019. On each occasion, the officials, including Hong Kong Chief Executive John Lee, refused to give a direct answer.…

UK says raised Jimmy Lai security law case with China |  Politics News

UK says raised Jimmy Lai security law case with China | Politics News

The Hong Kong media tycoon has been in jail since December 2020 and faces a long-delayed security law trial in September. United Kingdom Foreign Minister James Cleverly has revealed that he raised the case of jailed Hong Kong media tycoon Jimmy Lai with senior politicians in China and Hong Kong, as the UK again criticized Beijing’s crackdown on freedoms in the one-time British colony. Cleverly revealed in the foreword to the UK’s latest six-monthly update on the situation in Hong Kong (PDF) that he had raised Lai’s case with Chinese Vice President Han Zheng earlier this month as well as at the “highest levels with the Hong Kong authorities ”.…

China revises military conscription laws in space warfare push |  China

China revises military conscription laws in space warfare push | China

China’s government has revised its conscription laws, allowing retired service people to re-enlist and increasing recruitment focused on expertise in space and cyberwarfare. The amended regulations, approved by the state council and the central military commission, came into force on Monday, and covered all aspects of China’s military recruitment and personnel deployment processes, for domestic emergencies and wartime. The changes aim to provide “institutional guarantees for consolidating national defense and building strong armed forces”, reported state media. China’s People’s Liberation Army (PLA) has undergone a major overhaul and modernization under the leadership of Xi Jinping, which has accelerated Beijing’s expansionist activities in the region and long-held ambitions to annex Taiwan.…

Can you Purchase a Property Without Cash?  Beware of the Dangers

Can you Purchase a Property Without Cash? Beware of the Dangers

Cryptocurrency (such as Bitcoin) has been on the rise in the last decade. More and more people are becoming interested in moving their money from banks into this digital form of currency. The question arises in the property market as to whether you can buy or sell a house in cryptocurrency. Even if you could purchase a property what are the risks and how does the law treat cryptocurrency. We will answer these questions below. Is there precedent to sell and buy property with cryptocurrency? While property sales by cryptocurrency have not entered the mainstream property market, there have been properties listed where sellers have listed a property accepting cryptocurrency as the purchase price.…