Netherlands Delays Fines for ZZP Law Violations
The Dutch Tax Administration will not issue fines for zzp law violations in 2024, opting for a gradual enforcement approach to ensure a smooth transition, despite the law's eight-year existence and past ambiguity. Retroactive tax assessments will be used for non-compliance.
Netherlands Delays Fines for ZZP Law Violations
The Dutch Tax Administration will not issue fines for zzp law violations in 2024, opting for a gradual enforcement approach to ensure a smooth transition, despite the law's eight-year existence and past ambiguity. Retroactive tax assessments will be used for non-compliance.
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36% Bias Score
Europe Halts Syrian Asylum Applications After Assad's Fall
Germany suspended Syrian asylum applications within 36 hours of rebels claiming Damascus on December 8th, a move mirrored by several other European nations, raising concerns among over 1.5 million Syrian refugees in Europe and highlighting a shift from the 2015-16 welcoming approach.
Europe Halts Syrian Asylum Applications After Assad's Fall
Germany suspended Syrian asylum applications within 36 hours of rebels claiming Damascus on December 8th, a move mirrored by several other European nations, raising concerns among over 1.5 million Syrian refugees in Europe and highlighting a shift from the 2015-16 welcoming approach.
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52% Bias Score
Russian Salary Surge in 2024: Promoters Lead with 88% Increase
Promoters' salaries in Russia surged 88% to 68,000 rubles in 2024 due to increased demand for domestic goods promotion, while drivers and welders also saw significant salary increases; however, collectors experienced a 24% salary decrease.
Russian Salary Surge in 2024: Promoters Lead with 88% Increase
Promoters' salaries in Russia surged 88% to 68,000 rubles in 2024 due to increased demand for domestic goods promotion, while drivers and welders also saw significant salary increases; however, collectors experienced a 24% salary decrease.
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56% Bias Score
Netherlands Faces Persistent Teacher Shortage
The Netherlands faces a severe teacher shortage across all education levels, totaling at least 7700 full-time positions in primary schools alone this year, exacerbated by retirements and competition from other sectors, prompting government initiatives to attract more teachers.
Netherlands Faces Persistent Teacher Shortage
The Netherlands faces a severe teacher shortage across all education levels, totaling at least 7700 full-time positions in primary schools alone this year, exacerbated by retirements and competition from other sectors, prompting government initiatives to attract more teachers.
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28% Bias Score
Europe Halts Syrian Asylum Applications Amid Assad's Fall
Following the fall of Syrian dictator Bashar Assad on December 8, Germany, along with France, Britain, Italy, and others, swiftly paused asylum applications from Syrian nationals, impacting over 47,000 pending claims in Germany and heightening concerns among the 1.5 million Syrians already in Europe...
Europe Halts Syrian Asylum Applications Amid Assad's Fall
Following the fall of Syrian dictator Bashar Assad on December 8, Germany, along with France, Britain, Italy, and others, swiftly paused asylum applications from Syrian nationals, impacting over 47,000 pending claims in Germany and heightening concerns among the 1.5 million Syrians already in Europe...
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60% Bias Score
Dutch Year-End Gifts Rise Amid Tight Labor Market
Dutch employers ordered 10% more Christmas packages (8 million) this year, costing an average of €50, reflecting a trend of using gifts to improve employee retention in a tight labor market; however, unions emphasize that better working conditions are more important.
Dutch Year-End Gifts Rise Amid Tight Labor Market
Dutch employers ordered 10% more Christmas packages (8 million) this year, costing an average of €50, reflecting a trend of using gifts to improve employee retention in a tight labor market; however, unions emphasize that better working conditions are more important.
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44% Bias Score
Germany Extends Short-Time Work Program to 24 Months
Germany extends its short-time work program to 24 months until the end of 2025 to help businesses in struggling industries, such as automotive, machinery, steel and chemicals, to avoid mass layoffs, saving an estimated 2.2 million jobs during the Covid-19 pandemic.
Germany Extends Short-Time Work Program to 24 Months
Germany extends its short-time work program to 24 months until the end of 2025 to help businesses in struggling industries, such as automotive, machinery, steel and chemicals, to avoid mass layoffs, saving an estimated 2.2 million jobs during the Covid-19 pandemic.
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48% Bias Score
Europe Halts Syrian Asylum Applications After Assad's Fall
In response to the reported fall of Bashar al-Assad, Germany and other European countries swiftly suspended asylum processing for Syrian citizens, creating concern among the 1.5 million Syrians in Europe and highlighting a shift from the welcoming stance during the 2015/16 migrant crisis.
Europe Halts Syrian Asylum Applications After Assad's Fall
In response to the reported fall of Bashar al-Assad, Germany and other European countries swiftly suspended asylum processing for Syrian citizens, creating concern among the 1.5 million Syrians in Europe and highlighting a shift from the welcoming stance during the 2015/16 migrant crisis.
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48% Bias Score
Netherlands Faces Persistent Teacher Shortage
The Netherlands faces a severe teacher shortage affecting primary, secondary, and vocational education, with 7700 fewer full-time teachers in primary schools this year than last, despite a temporary increase due to the National Education Program. The shortage is expected to worsen due to rising stud...
Netherlands Faces Persistent Teacher Shortage
The Netherlands faces a severe teacher shortage affecting primary, secondary, and vocational education, with 7700 fewer full-time teachers in primary schools this year than last, despite a temporary increase due to the National Education Program. The shortage is expected to worsen due to rising stud...
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36% Bias Score
EU's Gender Employment Gap Costs €370 Billion Annually
The European Union's gender employment gap costs €370 billion annually due to occupational segregation, unequal unpaid care work, and underrepresentation of women in leadership; national gender quotas show some effectiveness, but the EU's progress toward gender equality remains slow, hindering econo...
EU's Gender Employment Gap Costs €370 Billion Annually
The European Union's gender employment gap costs €370 billion annually due to occupational segregation, unequal unpaid care work, and underrepresentation of women in leadership; national gender quotas show some effectiveness, but the EU's progress toward gender equality remains slow, hindering econo...
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24% Bias Score
France Recommends No Further Minimum Wage Increase in 2025 Amidst Job Market Slowdown
France's job market slowed in late 2024, prompting experts to recommend against a further minimum wage (SMIC) increase in 2025 beyond the 2% rise on November 1st, 2024, despite the SMIC rising 17% since late 2020, exceeding inflation and impacting wage distribution.
France Recommends No Further Minimum Wage Increase in 2025 Amidst Job Market Slowdown
France's job market slowed in late 2024, prompting experts to recommend against a further minimum wage (SMIC) increase in 2025 beyond the 2% rise on November 1st, 2024, despite the SMIC rising 17% since late 2020, exceeding inflation and impacting wage distribution.
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36% Bias Score
Dutch Employers Boost Christmas Gifts Amidst Labor Shortages
Dutch employers ordered 10 percent more Christmas packages this year, totaling eight million, with an average value of €50, reflecting a broader trend of using gifts to improve employee retention amidst a competitive labor market; however, labor unions emphasize the importance of better overall work...
Dutch Employers Boost Christmas Gifts Amidst Labor Shortages
Dutch employers ordered 10 percent more Christmas packages this year, totaling eight million, with an average value of €50, reflecting a broader trend of using gifts to improve employee retention amidst a competitive labor market; however, labor unions emphasize the importance of better overall work...
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36% Bias Score