‘Right to Disconnect’ in Australia, Bereavement Leave in Peru, Paid Domestic Violence Leave in Ireland, more

Australia's Senate has passed so-called right to disconnect legislation.

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SHRM's Global HR News February 2024       You’re just getting started. Access compliance alerts, tools and more. JOIN NOW     Australian Senate Passes 'Right to Disconnect' Law to Protect Workers' Time Australia's Senate has passed so-called "right to disconnect" legislation to give employees the right to not respond to supervisors' texts, emails and calls when they're off work.     Peru: Bereavement Leave Regulation Published  A new regulation in Peru clarifies the scope of an employee's right to five days of paid bereavement leave due to the death of direct family members.   Advertisement     Securing top talent with our guide is a click away Ready to explore hiring global talent, but not sure where to start? Deel's got you covered. Our free international hiring guide shows you affordable and compliant ways to find, hire, pay, and manage your own global dream team. Download your guide     Ireland Provides Paid Domestic Violence Leave To help employees experiencing domestic violence or those who need to assist someone who is, paid domestic violence leave is available to all workers from the first day of employment in Ireland.     New Obligations in B.C. to Maintain Employment for Some Injured Workers On Jan. 1, changes to British Columbia's Workers Compensation Act took effect, introducing a duty to accommodate and maintain employment for certain injured workers.     Advertisement   Hong Kong High Court Reaffirms Employer's Right to Fire Without Cause The Hong Kong High Court handed down a decision that clarified an employer's right to terminate an employee by giving notice or payment in lieu in accordance with the employment contract, without giving any reason or cause.     UK Workers Gain Right to Request More Predictable Hours Workers in the United Kingdom with atypical working patterns will gain the legal right to request more predictable hours starting in the fall of 2024 under a recently enacted law. However, the new law doesn't guarantee that workers' requests will be granted.     Mexico: Minimum Wage Has Increased for 2024 Mexico's National Minimum Wage Commission increased the minimum wage, effective as of Jan. 1.     Advertisement   Higher UK Immigration Fees Could Raise Employer Costs, Challenges Marked increases in UK immigration fees that went into effect last year, along with a major boost in 2024 to the Immigration Health Surcharge, could mean higher costs and more hiring difficulties for employers.     How PwC India Is Attracting New Talent Shirin Sehgal, chief people officer at tax and advisory firm PwC India, discusses the company's recent people experience framework and how the organization is trying to operate in a new way.     UK Employers Face New Duty to Prevent Sexual Harassment Employers in the UK will be required to take reasonable steps to prevent workplace sexual harassment under a new law set to take effect Oct. 26.     SHRM WEBCASTS COMING SOON     Building High-Performing Sales Teams for Dummies, PXT Select™ Special Edition Feb. 27, noon ET / 9 a.m. PT Sponsor: Wiley Facing labor shortages in skilled jobs, talent acquisition and HR are crucial in hiring and retaining top talent, especially in sales—a sector pivotal to a company's success. 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