ILO Staff

EMPLOYEES MENTAL HEALTH IN THE WORKPLACE

According to the World Health Organization (WHO), “Mental health is defined as a state of well-being in which every individual realizes his or her own potential, can cope with the normal stresses of life, can work productively and fruitfully and is able to make a contribution to her or his community.”

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CODE SHARE AGREEMENT IN AVIATION

Code share agreement is a provision where two or more airlines are allowed to share the same flight in which a seat can be bought by passenger on a flight which is functioned by another airline subject to different flight number. In general, the majority of airlines have one or further Code share agreements with other airlines. There is no doubt that Code share has a crucial role in international sphere as it certainly aims to meet the customers’ needs which advantages for both costumers and airliners are undeniable as it enables airline to enlarge its cooperation with other airlines and suggest the various flight timings for customers without bearing any further expenses.

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THE RECENT NEWS RESPECTING THE NEW ROUND OF SANCTIONS AGAINST IRAN

At first glance, it is worth considering that November 4, 2018 marked as the final day of the 180 days’ period regarding Donald Trump’s May 8, 2018 decision to suspend the USA participation in the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA). Subsequently, on November 5, 2018, the USA re-imposed the sanctions on the Islamic Republic of Iran. The recent sanctions target the critical sectors of Iran’s economy such as the energy, shipping, shipbuilding and financial sectors.

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Bilateral Investment Treaty (BIT)

The number of Bilateral Investment Treaties (BIT) ratified by developing countries has significantly increased. BITs have actually had an important role in attracting the foreign direct investment (FDI) to signatory countries.

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A BRIEF OVERVIEW OF INCOTERMS

Incoterms is a standard set of rules creating in the year 1936 by International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) which is used by the traders, buyers, sellers, banks, governments and indeed anyone involved in the supply chain of delivering goods. In general, Incoterms covers the tasks involved in shipping, responsibility of risks, insurance duties, customs clearance and taxes.

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