legislation

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A finance specialist who struggled after running in smog and a doctor who fears for the health of his children are among the activists spearheading landmark air pollution legislation in Thailand despite political uncertainty.

From Barron's

The legislation will give workers access to sick pay and paternity leave from the first day on the job and contains new protections for pregnant women and new mothers.

From BBC

Existing due-on-sale mortgage contracts prohibit this, but legislation could remove that unnecessary legal impediment and make it possible through the following process:

From The Wall Street Journal

The legislation includes tax changes that might increase your IRS refunds during the coming tax season.

From MarketWatch

Parliament passed a banking secrecy reform law in April, followed by a banking sector restructuring law in June, one of several key pieces of legislation aimed at reforming the financial system.

From Barron's