and historical use since 1372‚ but ceded those islands to Japan in 1895 under the Treaty of Shimonoseki until the end of World War II‚ where it reclaimed possession of those islands. Through analysis of the respective claims under customary international law‚ this paper finds that Japan has a better claim to the islands. II COMPETITNG CLAIMS TO SENKAKU/DIAOYU ISLANDS A Senkaku Islands Japan’s claim to Senkaku Islands rests on four bases. First‚ Japan argues that the islands were terra nullius
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Use the Internet to answer the following items. Be sure to cite your sources. 1. A major part of the study of labor law and collective bargaining is the unique vocabulary that has developed over the period of time; accordingly‚ define the following terms and concepts: a) Authorization card This is a form signed by employees to give power to a union as an agent for his her bargaining. The card is legally binding the employee. It legally authorizes a union to represent an employee for purposes of
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proclaimed as the highest aspiration of the common people. Whereas it is essential‚ if man is not to be compelled to have recourse‚ as a last resort‚ to rebellion against tyranny and oppression‚ that human rights should be protected by the rule of law. Whereas it is essential to promote the development of friendly relations between nations‚ Whereas the peoples of the United Nations have in the Charter reaffirmed their faith in fundamental human rights‚ in the dignity and worth of the human person
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Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. Southwest Airlines defended against by showing that they did it intentionally base on a bona fide occupational qualification ("BFOQ"). The process of gathering a union includes many steps. By the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB)‚ union organizers collect authorization cards which allow union to represent the signer to deal with employer from a group of selective employee on issues concerning wages‚ benefits‚ hours‚ and working conditions. (Boyce) After
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SUMMARY OF RELEVANT ASPECTS OF CORFU CHANNEL CASE (MERITS) Judgment of 9 April 1949 The Corfu Channel Case (United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland-Albania) arose from incidents that occurred on October 22nd‚ 1946‚ in the Corfu Strait: two British destroyers struck mines in Albanian waters and suffered damage‚ including serious loss of life. The United Kingdom first seized the Security Council of the United Nations which‚ by a Resolution of April 9th‚ 1947‚ recommended the two Governments
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Finnish Administrative and Labor Law-A Short Review of the Finnish Working Hours Act and Annual Holidays Act: Regarding to the Annual Holiday Act‚ I think the most important rules are about how to earn annual holiday and the timing of the annual holiday. In practice‚ legal provisions designed to protect the employee’s right to annual holiday are very important as well. The Annual Holiday Act has relatively straight forward rules and the scope of the act it is pretty clear. The procedures related
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Employment and Labor Law Employment and Labor law initially arose out of protection for employee as a result of the outcomes being one-sided towards employers. There are four categories dealing with employment law. The most famous of these is the Employment at Will which is also known as the Law of Wrongful discharge to many. Pay and Benefits is another category to be mindful of when thinking in terms of Labor Law‚ this category also includes safety and privacy issues for the employee. The
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LABOR LAWS OF SINGAPORE In Singapore‚ for employment to be valid there must be a contract that has been agreed upon between the employers and the employee/s. In principle‚ employer and employee could enter into contractual obligations without a written contract. According to Sharon Bernhardt‚ that Singapore is known for its thriving business economy as well according to the WEF Global Competitiveness Report‚ Singapore is the most competitive economy in Asia‚ ranking third in the world and following
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IBL-5 Assignment-1 Students: ------------------------------------------- Lecturer: ---------------------------------------------- Class: * IBMS-3G Date: * 30-09-2011 Introduction This report contains the proceedings during the set up of the agreement and the proceedings after the breach of contract between two parties: Trans Trust SPRL versus Danubian Trading co. The agreement was about the sales of 1‚000 tons of rolled steel sheets which were supposed to deliver FOB
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Labor Laws and Unions Walmart is one of the biggest retail stores in the world. Walmart operates worldwide with current total count of its stores reaching 9.667 stores worldwide (Walmart Corporate‚ 2011). Interestingly‚ Walmart is an organization that is currently non-unionized. This paper will provide brief background information on Walmart organization. Legal issues and obstacles that Walmart could encounter will also be identified. The writer will determine which federal‚ state‚ or local laws
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