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HR e-briefing 384 - The Agency Workers Directive is adopted without controversy but not so the amended Working Time Directive it would seem...

The rocky road travelled by the Agency Workers Directive since 2002 is nearing its end as a final version has been approved in Europe. After six years on the back burner, a slightly revised version of the Directive has been adopted. It is no longer ...




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HR e-briefing 413 - questions remain as the government publishes consultation paper on equality for agency workers

Since Europe reached agreement on the Agency Workers Directive in October 2008, considerable flexibility has been left to individual Member States as to how they interpret and apply its framework of legal protection for agency workers by 5 December ...




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HR e-briefing 431 - Agency worker Regulations - implementation delayed until 2011

Rarely has a single piece of legislation been as keenly debated as the Regulations to implement the Agency Workers Directive in the UK. Against a background of increasingly politicised and opposing views, draft Regulations have today been published b...




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HR e-briefing 481 - No changes to be made to the Agency Worker Regulations 2010

In a short announcement to the House of Commons this morning, Ed Davey, Minister for Employment Relations, Consumer and Postal Affairs confirmed that the Government's much awaited review of the Agency Worker Regulations 2010 is concluded. No changes...




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HR e-briefing 500: Agency Worker Regulations -True or False?

The Agency Workers Regulations 2010 will come in to force in October this year. As with many new laws, guidance from the government as to intended application and meaning is frequently helpful. This is no less so for these Regulations and the compl...




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Eversheds' HR e-briefing 502: Guidance to the Agency Workers Regulations finally published

The Government has published its much-awaited Guidance to the Agency Workers Regulations 2010 in draft today. A final version is expected shortly, once further comment has been collated. The Regulations themselves are due to come in to force on 1 Oc...




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HR e-briefing 509: Agency workers - the lead up to October 2011

The Agency Workers Regulations 2010 (the Regulations) will come in to force on 1 October this year. Earlier this month, the Government published its guidance to the Regulations. At the beginning of last month, we asked recipients of our e-briefings...





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Coronavirus spread in Western Cape in need of urgent intervention - Dhlomo

Health Minister Zweli Mkhize on Saturday descended on the Western Cape as pressure mounted on the national government to intervene in the coastal province.




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Genmab A/S (GNMSF) CEO Jan van de Winkel on Q1 2020 Results - Earnings Call Transcript




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Key RAW agent held in Karachi

KARACHI: The Federal Investigation Agency has arrested a key operative of a sleeper cell of Indian prime intelligence agency Research and Analysis Wing , FIA officials said on Saturday.The anti-terrorism wing of the FIA has arrested Asif Siddiqui a key member of RAW sleeper cell from Karachi,...




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Top civil service reformer unveils reform agenda

ISLAMABAD: Government’s top adviser on civil service reforms Dr Ishrat Hussain unveils the variety of changes being made in the country’s bureaucratic structures and systems from civil servants’ induction, recruitment, training, performance, promotion, compensation and retirement...




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Govt top civil service reformer unveils reform agenda

ISLAMABAD: Government’s top adviser on civil service reforms Dr Ishrat Hussain unveils the variety of changes being made in the country’s bureaucratic structures and systems from civil servants’ induction, recruitment, training, performance, promotion, compensation and retirement...




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Govt's top civil service reformer unveils reform agenda

The new Local Government Acts approved by Punjab and KP assemblies would strengthen the local bodies whose heads would be directly elected by the people and operate with the assistance of the civil servants




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Israeli girl revamps classic playing cards to represent gender equality


"All genders are equal, so why is the Queen worth less? And what about the Jack, where's the princess?"




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Intel: Amid US funding gap, UN Palestinian refugee agency seeks $93M in coronavirus aid




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‘Officers and gentlemen’ shaping Kenya’s Horn of Africa policy

Amisom KDF forces have recorded remarkable success, especially in restoring peace in areas under its control.




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Gen Kibochi to take over KDF mantle on Monday

Kibochi is expected to the military chief to bring Kenyan soldiers back home from Somalia.




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Coronavirus: US approves new antigen test with fast results

US regulators have approved a new type of coronavirus test that administration officials have promoted as a key to opening up the country.The Food and Drug Administration on Saturday announced emergency authorisation for antigen tests developed by Quidel Corporation of San Diego. The test can rapidly detect fragments of virus proteins in samples collected from swabs swiped inside the nasal cavity, the FDA said in a statement.The antigen test is the third type of test to be authorised by the FDA…




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Do different generations of immigrants think differently?

A new study of London's Bangladeshi community finds that cultural assimilation changes how people engage with the world




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Tourist pot complaints up at Colorado emergency rooms

Rate of ER visits possibly related to marijuana doubled among out-of-state tourists, according to doctors' review




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Music legend Little Richard dies

Condolences started pouring in after Little Richard's son confirmed that his dad is no more




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Netflix's 'The Crown' criticized for branding Queen as a 'woman of limited intelligence'

'The Crown' depicted Queen Elizabeth as a 'countryside woman of limited intelligence'




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Crisis lays bare poverty in Geneva, as thousands queue for food

GENEVA: In one of the world´s most expensive cities, thousands of people lined up Saturday for free food, as the COVID-19 crisis casts a spotlight on Geneva´s usually invisible poor.In the Swiss city famous for its private banks, luxury watchmakers and fancy boutiques, people began...




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Crisis lays bare poverty in Geneva as thousands queue for food

GENEVA: In one of the world’s most expensive cities, thousands of people lined up on Saturday for free food, as the Covid-19 crisis casts a spotlight on Geneva’s usually invisible poor.In the Swiss city famous for its private banks, luxury watchmakers and fancy boutiques, people began...




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New 2015 Hyundai Genesis To Feature Aha Radio

CHICAGO, IL –HARMAN and Hyundai Motor America today announced the 2015 Genesis will offer the Aha Radio service in the North American market. Aha Radio will be a part of the next generation infotainment systems also debuting in the 2015 Genesis. Hyundai Motor America has integrated the Aha Radio service into Genesis to give its U.S. drivers the ability to access over 100,000 music, entertainment and news stations as well as location-based services in an intuitive manner using their connected iPhone.




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HARMAN innovation in evidence everywhere at Geneva Motor Show

GENEVA – HARMAN, the premium global audio and infotainment group (NYSE:HAR), is making one of its strongest showings ever at this year’s Geneva Autosalon, demonstrating infotainment and audio solutions in vehicles from an impressive range of manufacturers. Also testifying to the company’s strength as an industry innovator, HARMAN is showcasing, together with Rinspeed, a new concept car for mobile connectivity within urban spaces. In total, technology and solutions by HARMAN are present in stands throughout the show, demonstrating the predominant role that HARMAN has come to play across the auto industry.




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Japan looks to lift coronavirus emergency in some areas ahead of May 31 deadline

Japanese Economy Minister Yasutoshi Nishimura said on Sunday the government is looking to lift the state of emergency in "many of 34 prefectures" that are not among the hardest hit by the coronavirus pandemic before the nationwide deadline of May 31.




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More than 1,000 queue for food handouts in rich Geneva

More than 1,000 people lined up on Saturday (May 9) to receive free food parcels in Geneva, underscoring the impact of the coronavirus epidemic on the working poor and undocumented immigrants even in wealthy Switzerland. Olivia Chan reports.




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UPDATE 1-U.S. FDA grants emergency use authorization to Quidel for first antigen test for COVID-19

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on Saturday approved emergency use authorization (EUA) to Quidel Corp for the first COVID-19 antigen test.




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Apex Legends Mobile Release Date News: iOS, Android soft launch set for 2020?

Apex Legends might finally be getting a mobile version, at least that's what EA's latest financial briefing seems to suggest




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FDA approves new coronavirus antigen test with fast results

The test can rapidly detect fragments of virus proteins in samples collected from swabs swiped inside the nasal cavity, the FDA said in a statement.




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Japan looks to lift coronavirus emergency in some areas ahead of May 31 deadline




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‘Hydrogen-On-Tap’ Device Turns Trucks Into Fuel-Efficient Vehicles

An Indiana startup is retrofitting five pickup trucks with its novel hydrogen-producing system




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Statement Regarding the Ethical Implementation of Artificial Intelligence Systems (AIS) for Addressing the COVID-19 Pandemic

The document addresses 10 issues




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Team Sonnenwagen Prep for Race Across the Outback

Team Sonnenwagen from RWTH Aachen University race in the Bridgestone World Solar Challenge, in Australia.




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Scientific Consensus Shows Covid-19 'Not Genetically Engineered', India Funding Vaccine Development: DBT Secretary

Ministry of Science and Technology's Department of Biotechnology (DBT) Dr Renu Swarup says that based on the latest WHO consensus, Covid-19 as a 'lab release' theory is likely to be false.





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Scientific Consensus Shows Covid-19 'Not Genetically Engineered', India Funding Vaccine Development: DBT Secretary

Ministry of Science and Technology's Department of Biotechnology (DBT) Dr Renu Swarup says that based on the latest WHO consensus, Covid-19 as a 'lab release' theory is likely to be false.





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UFC legend St-Pierre to be inducted into HOF

UFC legend Georges St-Pierre will be inducted to UFC's Hall of Fame, it was announced on Saturday.




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Japan looks to lift coronavirus emergency in some areas ahead of May 31 deadline

Japanese Economy Minister Yasutoshi Nishimura said on Sunday the government is looking to lift the state of emergency in "many of 34 prefectures" that are not among the hardest hit by the coronavirus pandemic before the nationwide deadline of May 31.




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Violence against Indigenous women during COVID-19 sparks calls for MMIWG plan

OTTAWA - With reports of a sharp rise in violence against Indigenous women as COVID-19 restrictions keep families stuck in their homes, concerns are being raised about whether the pandemic could delay the promised June delivery of a national action plan on missing and murdered Indigenous




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Author Alison Roman Apologizes to Chrissy Teigen After Receiving Major Backlash

Cookbook author and New York Times cooking columnist Alison Roman has publicly apologized to Chrissy Teigen after receiving backlash for comments she made about her fellow culinary...




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Author Alison Roman Apologizes to Chrissy Teigen After Receiving Major Backlash

Cookbook author and New York Times cooking columnist Alison Roman has publicly apologized to Chrissy Teigen after receiving backlash for comments she made about her fellow culinary...




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FDA authorizes first coronavirus antigen test

The test, which involves swabbing the inside of the nose, can produce results in minutes.




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Chelsea star Christian Pulisic 'forever grateful' to Jurgen Klopp for Borussia Dortmund opportunity

Chelsea star Christian Pulisic says he will be "forever" grateful to Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp for giving him his first chance to impress at Borussia Dortmund.




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Leeds United say poignant farewell to legend Norman Hunter

Leeds United have said farewell to club legend Norman Hunter with a funeral held for the former England man on Saturday following his death from coronavirus .




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‘Felt sick’: Commentary legend spills on feud with Eddie McGuire

Aussie sports commentator Tim Lane has revealed he “felt sick” in the moment he realised his employer had double crossed him on the eve of the AFL season.




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‘I was p***ed’: Robbie Farah opens up on Genie Bouchard's rejection – and seeing Gordon Tallis again

Tune into our new show Fox League Live on Channel 502 Monday to Friday at 6.30pm and on Saturday at 3pm and Sunday at 5pm.




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‘Complete turd’: Legend blasted for ‘selfish’ $109M power move

The field for the Korn Ferry Challenge at TPC Sawgrass in Florida has yet to be finalised, though an early list of participants surfaced on Twitter and three-time PGA major champion Vijay Singh is among them.




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WWE legend The Undertaker says he was ‘two inches from death’, reveals crippling doubts

The Undertaker has revealed all over his injury hell, crippling doubts over his ability as he gets older and his biggest fears in a stunning tell-all documentary.