Mandatory paid vacation days or holidays for those of you in the UK vary greatly by country. Excluding sick days, parental leave, and other health-related pay, these types of pay fall into two categories. Paid Vacation Days While rules vary from place to place and among employers, these days correspond… Read more“Map Monday, Paid Vacation Days by Country”
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Map Monday, Currency Names Across the World
Currency or money is a medium of exchange. Currencies initially appeared in the fertile river civilizations of Sumer and Egypt. These early civilizations used metal, beads, or ivory to represent stored commodities. By exchanging the tokens, they were able to trade various commodities without the need to physically move them…. Read more“Map Monday, Currency Names Across the World”
Map Monday, When Does Spring Arrive in the US?
When does spring arrive in the northern hemisphere? It sounds like a simple question. For those of us who still have wall calendars, it’s printed in bold letters on a specific date. If unlike me, you’re fully in the 21st century, your phone or some other connected device typically tells… Read more“Map Monday, When Does Spring Arrive in the US?”