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.

We discuss how the law effects both employers and employees, compliance challenges faced by employers, and whether it is a good or bad law.

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Portugal and Italy – Impossible to Fire Employees

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?

We discuss:

- How does the law affect both employers and employees?
- The compliance challenges faced by employers
- Is it a good or bad law?

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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.

- How does the law affect both employers and employees?
- The compliance challenges faced by employers
- Is it a good or bad law?

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China has protective legislation that focuses on the biological differences between men and women. This gender bias prevents women from working in “physically challenging” jobs such as mining and logging.

Over 2.7 billion women across the world don't have the same work opportunities as men due to current employment laws.

We analyse:

- How does the law affect both employers and employees?

- The compliance challenges faced by employers

- Is it a good or bad law?

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https://hroes.co.uk/

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In 2008, Japan introduced the Metabo Law to reduce the number of overweight citizens. The law requires the companies to measure employees aged between 40 and 75 to make sure that their waistlines don’t fall outside of the limits.

We analyse:
- How does the law affect both employers and employees?
- The compliance challenges faced by employers
- Is it a good or bad law?

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https://hroes.co.uk/

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Currently, around 20 U.S. states, including Florida, Georgia, Minnesota, Oklahoma, Texas, Tennessee, Utah, and Wisconsin, have enacted "bring your gun to work" laws. These regulations permit licensed employees to carry firearms on company premises, raising important questions for both employers and staff.

We analyse:

How does the law affect both employers and employees?
The compliance challenges faced by employers
Is it a good or bad law?

Unsure how to navigate the laws that govern your workplace? Protect your business with our HR software and tailored employment consultancy services: https://hroes.co.uk/

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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!

From quirky workplace rules to jaw-dropping regulations, each short episode shares how different countries approach employment in ways you never imagined.

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.

Join us as we uncover the unique policies that impact employees and employers alike. Subscribe for a journey across continents and legal frameworks!

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