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The Falkland Islands are an archipelago located on the Patagonian Shelf in the South Atlantic Ocean. The main islands are located around 300 miles (480 kilometers) east of South America's southern Patagonian coast and approximately 752 miles (1,210 kilometers) north of the northern point of the Antarctic Peninsula, at a latitude of approximately 52°S. East Falkland, West Falkland, and 776 smaller islands make up the archipelago, which covers 4,700 square miles (12,000 square kilometers). The Falkland Islands enjoy internal self-government as a British overseas territory, while the United Kingdom is responsible for its defense and international affairs. Stanley in East Falkland is the capital and major town.
The discovery and subsequent colonization of the Falkland Islands by Europeans have sparked debate. The islands have had French, British, Spanish, and Argentine settlements at different periods. Britain reclaimed control of the islands in 1833, although Argentina retains its claim. Argentina's armed troops attacked the islands in April 1982. After the Falkland Islands War ended two months later, British rule was restored. Almost all Falkland Islanders chose to keep the archipelago as a British foreign colony. The sovereignty of the area is a point of contention between Argentina and the United Kingdom.
The population (3,398 people in 2016) is mostly made up of native-born Falkland Islanders, the bulk of whom are of British heritage. French, Gibraltarian, and Scandinavian are among the other nationalities. Immigration from the United Kingdom, Saint Helena in the South Atlantic, and Chile have reversed a demographic drop. English is the major (and official) language. Falkland Islanders are British citizens under the British Nationality (Falkland Islands) Act 1983.
The islands are located on the border of the subantarctic oceanic and tundra temperature zones, with mountain ranges reaching 2,300 feet on both main islands (700 m). They support significant bird populations, albeit many no longer nest on the major islands owing to invasive species predation. Fishing, tourism, and sheep farming are major economic activities, with a concentration on high-quality wool exports. Oil exploration, which the Falkland Islands Government has approved, is contentious due to maritime conflicts with Argentina.
Government jobs operate from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. Between 12 and 1 p.m., there is a noon break. Afternoon hours are from 1 a.m. to 4:30 a.m. In general, government jobs require a daily 7.5-hour commitment.
Private jobs are available from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. Between 12 and 1 p.m., there is a noon break. Afternoon work hours are between 1 and 5 p.m. Generally, private jobs require an 8-hour workday.
The Falkland Islands have a minimum wage of £7.13 per hour.
Mandatory benefits postulated by law include annual leaves, paid leave on public holidays, and social security benefits.
Companies in the Falkland Islands are imposed a corporate tax rate of 26 percent.
Individuals in the Falkland Islands are subject to an income tax rate between 0 and 26 percent. The actual percentage varies depending on the income bracket the individual belongs to.
The Falkland Islands does not impose a sales tax.
To visit the Falkland Islands, you may require a visa. Because not all nations are visa free, we suggest that you research the Falkland Islands' visa rules.
A valid passport, a return flight ticket, and proof of lodging are required (a hotel reservation confirmation should suffice). While it is not required, it is strongly advised that you get travel insurance. Although this is an improbable circumstance, it often offers coverage for being flown from a life-threatening emergency on the islands.
In the United Kingdom, there is no standard format for employment contracts. The parameters of a British employment contract may be spelled forth in an employee handbook, offer letter, or collective agreement (if one applies to the employment relationship), among other locations, in addition to a written or spoken agreement. In most cases, employment contracts include:
Contracting parties' rights and duties
Working conditions
Employee responsibilities
Regardless of the form of the employment contract, all employers in the United Kingdom are required to give workers with a written statement of particulars that contains a primary statement. The following must be included in the main statement:
The employer's title
The employee's name and work title
A description of the work to be done as well as the place where it will be done
The start and finish dates (if the contract is for a fixed-term)
The duration and terms of the employee's probation period, if one exists.
Salary and payment frequency
Working hours and days (the principal statement must also specify if the employee is expected to work overtime, nights or on Sundays)
Leave, as well as any other benefits to which the employee may be entitled
Whether there is any obligatory training the employee must complete
There is no set length for assignments. This is usually indicated in the employment contract for fixed-term employments.
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