Fun Facts: June updates and beyond for mums, vets, and more! 🌞
Significant Advancement in Maternal Safety - Plus, Additional alterations in June's Landscape - Significant advancements in maternal safety; additional modifications slated for June
Let's take a peek at the buzzing happenings this June across multiple regions and sectors:
Maternity Miracles 👶🏽
In the face of life's twists and turns, support for women who experienced miscarriages past the 13th week of pregnancy is now etched in stone! Entrepreneurial moms-to-be in Germany will now be granted a legally-recognized recuperation period to heal, both physically and emotionally. Entitlements vary depending on the timing of the miscarriage [Δ1].
Salute to Our War Heroes 💪🏽
For the very first time, in what marks a momentous milestone, veterans of the German Armed Forces will be celebrated on June 15th, ushering in the national Veterans' Day right in front of the iconic Reichstag in Berlin [Δ2]. Cutting-edge events will unfold across Germany, honoring veterans who courageously dedicated their lives to the nation.
Power Play🔌
By June 6th, energy enthusiasts will leap for joy as switching electricity providers is set to become a breeze, with the stipulated turnaround period no greater than 24 hours [Δ3]. As a result of binding EU directives, switching service providers for your power running the fridge or the lights is now easier than ever. However, existing contract cancellation periods will continue to apply.
Malleability Matters ♿️
From June 28th, online retailers will no longer be able to exercise ignorance when it comes to accessibility for users with disabilities. The Barrier-Free Information Technology Ordinance necessitates adopting adaptive measures to ensure all consumers can seamlessly interact with their favorite digital stores, including bank services and transport company apps [Δ4].
Vacation Dreams 🌴
The wait is almost over! The long-anticipated vacation season is knocking on our doors, as caravan and motorhome enthusiasts near the cusp of an exciting adventure. Oh, and a quick reminder – starting June 19th, gas checks for gas-powered caravans or motorhomes will be mandatory [Δ5]. Ensure you're all set and safe on the road!
Tax Savvy 💰
Keep a keen eye on your calendar if you're obliged to file a tax return for the whopping year of 2023, and you're receiving support from a tax consultant or a tax aid association. The absolute dead-date for submitting your paperwork is June 2nd [Δ6]. Time's a-ticking!
Beyond June ⏳
As the sun continues to shine, here are a few global nuggets worth noting:
- Australia has just made it easier for parents to take extended unpaid leave, with amendments to the Fair Work Act 2009 increasing flexible UPL entitlements for employee couples [Δ7].
- The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) grants eligible employees unpaid leave of up to 12 weeks in the U.S., though federal law does not assure paid parental leave [Δ8].
- Efforts to bolster support for pregnant employees dealing with domestic abuse are underfoot, with a new guide called "Protecting Every Future" aiming to integrate domestic abuse awareness and support into workplace policies [Δ9].
- Regulatory changes affecting pregnant women have been on the table, such as those related to emergency abortion care—however, these do not center around maternity protection policies like leave or workplace accommodations [Δ10].
- A significant development for women's health in Germany is the legal recognition of a recuperation period for entrepreneurial mothers who experience miscarriages past the 13th week of pregnancy.
- The first-ever national Veterans' Day will be held in Germany on June 15th, honoring veterans who dedicated their lives to the nation at the iconic Reichstag in Berlin.
- Energy enthusiasts in Europe can soon switch electricity providers more easily, with the stipulated turnaround period no greater than 24 hours, effective from June 6th.
- As of June 28th, online retailers in Germany will be required to adopt adaptive measures to ensure their digital stores are accessible to users with disabilities, following the Barrier-Free Information Technology Ordinance.
- Motorists who use caravans or motorhomes should be aware that gas checks will become mandatory starting June 19th.
- Taxpayers obliged to file a tax return for the year 2023 should submit their paperwork by June 2nd, as the deadline approaches.
- Australia has recently amended the Fair Work Act 2009, making it easier for parent couples to take extended unpaid leave.
- In the United States, the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) grants eligible employees unpaid leave of up to 12 weeks, although federal law does not ensure paid parental leave.
- Efforts are underway in workplaces to bolster support for pregnant employees dealing with domestic abuse, through the introduction of a new guide called "Protecting Every Future."
- Regulatory changes concerning pregnant women, such as those related to emergency abortion care, are being discussed, although they focus on maternity protection issues like leave or workplace accommodations rather than the overall maternity protection policy.
