Labor laws vary from country to country. So when considering hiring staff from abroad, you need to consider the different functional legislation and policies that those countries may have.
In this article, we review a number of the strongest labor legislation that you may not have heard of before, some that you may like, and others that will leave you in a daze!
The Strangest Labor Laws From Around The World!
1-Belgium
Have you ever wanted to run away for a year but didn't do so for fear of losing your job? In Belgium, the law will be on your side if you think about it!
The Employment Interruption Act allows employees to stop or interrupt their work for a period of time to travel while still taking a guaranteed salary and job upon return.
2-Japan
There is a national law in Japan that allows companies to measure the waist circumference of employees between the ages of 40 and 74 to determine employee health risks such as obesity or diabetes.
If the employee's waist is larger than recommended, he will be given a six-month diet guide. Governments can legally fine companies if they do not comply with this law.
3- Luxembourg
In Luxembourg, overtime is strictly regulated and is only permitted with prior authorization from the Minister of Labour.
While you're in Australia, organizations only have to pay the overtime fine (based on the industry award) or get time instead - the employer doesn't have to ask the minister for permission!
4-Austria
After working for six months, the worker is given paid leave of up to 30 days. In fact, this leave is granted to those whose service is less than 25 years, and for those whose service exceeds that, their leave exceeds 36 days.
5-Portugal
It is illegal in Portugal to forcibly dismiss or retire an employee. Employers can offer resignation benefits to motivate employees to terminate their employment because there is no end to service.
6-Italia
Unlike in Australia, where it is acceptable to terminate an employee for poor performance, poor performance in Italy is not a justification for dismissal under the country's labor laws.
7-Philippines
Are you in the habit of paying your employees 12 months a year? In the Philippines, there is legislation that requires employers to pay the “thirteenth salary”; Mandatory annual bonus for employers.
8-China
China has protective legislation that focuses on the biological differences between men and women. This bias prevents women from working in "physically difficult" jobs such as mining and logging, while placing a burden on employers who hire women for physically demanding work.
9-Germany
In Germany, employers are prohibited from contacting employees outside the 5- to 9-hour working hours.
10- Australia
Under the Labor Act, Australian employees who have worked for the same employer for more than 12 months have the right to request flexible working arrangements, such as:
- Change start and end times
- Part-time work or job sharing
- Work more hours in fewer days
- Work overtime to make up for other time
- Take listed vacation days with more flexibility
- Change of workplace, such as traveling or working from home