Decree No. 110: Additional Contributions for Occupational Accidents and Diseases

Decree No. 110

Additional Contributions Based on Differentiated Activities

DS 110 – MIN. LABOR

Fixed Scale for Determining Differential Contributions
(Published in the Official Journal of 29 May 1968)

No. 110 .- Santiago, May 15, 1968 .- Considering the provisions of Article 15 of Law 16.744, on Occupational Accidents and Occupational Diseases, and No. 2 of Article 72 of the State Constitution,

DECREE:

The additional contributions referred to in letter b) of Article 15 of Law 16.744 will be determined

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Economic Transformation of 18th Century Spain under the Bourbons

1. Introduction

The 18th century in the Hispanic domains began with the reign of Philip V in 1700. Spain was involved in the War of Succession (1700-1715), where France and the Spanish Bourbons faced England and Austria over the Spanish throne. Finally, Felipe de Anjou became King of Spain, agreeing to reject his claim to the French throne, marking the start of Bourbon rule in Spain.

Spain’s economic situation generally improved during this century in agriculture, livestock, fisheries, industry, trade,

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Justice, Law, and Social Order: A Deep Dive

Justice, Law, and Social Order

The Essence of Law

The law, in its purest form, seeks to ensure that each individual receives what is rightfully theirs. This principle, often expressed as “giving each his own,” forms the bedrock of justice. The right is the object of justice, and it is through rightful action that justice is served. The ideal of social harmony is achieved when everyone possesses what legitimately belongs to them, fostering a balance in the distribution of social productivity.

The Lawyer’

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Understanding Cultural Diversity and Human Identity

In and Out of a Culture: Emic and Ethics

At sunrise, the subjects are white papers on the cultural context we are entering. To understand the process is to understand the world. This is called enculturación, the learning of culture. Learning a culture is to understand and interpret the world and the things that happen within it, based on the parameters established by that culture.

The term “emic” refers to the perspective adopted by the participants themselves. It consists of interpreting a ceremony,

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Hundred Years’ War: Origins, Battles, and Aftermath

The Hundred Years’ War, as it has been known since the 19th century, was a protracted military conflict between France and England that spanned much of the Middle Ages. A series of interconnected conflicts, it eventually drew in other Western European kingdoms, marking it as arguably the first major international war in Europe.

While Edward III of England’s claim to the French throne in 1327 is often cited as the war’s origin, this dynastic dispute was merely a pretext, not the primary cause. The

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World Wars: Causes, Consequences, and Global Impact

ITEM 9: The First World War: Origins and Outcomes

Causes of the Great War

In the early twentieth century, growing rivalry among European powers fueled tensions:

  • Between France and Germany over the 1870 war (Alsace-Lorraine).
  • Between Austria-Hungary and Russia regarding the Balkans.
  • Between Britain and Germany due to strong economic and commercial rivalry.
  • Among industrial powers, increasing competition for raw materials, markets, and colonial territories.

Additionally, serious national problems existed:

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International and EU Labor Law: Key Principles and Standards

1. International Treaties

These are treaties signed by Spain (Kingdom of Spain) with international organizations related to labor law. Their rules are incorporated into the legal category of organic law or statute of autonomy.

1.1 International Labor Organization (ILO)

The ILO, reporting directly to the UN, is an organization that oversees internal labor contracts and aims to harmonize various labor laws, creating a “pseudo” labor law. It has three types of rules:

  • A) Convention: State law incorporated
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Spanish Civil War: Causes, Factions, and International Impact

Military Uprising & Spanish Civil War (1936-1939)

The Spanish Civil War (1936-1939) tragically ended hopes for the political and social modernization sought by the Second Republic. Spain was divided into two warring factions: the Nationalists and the Republicans. Unresolved social, religious, and regional autonomy issues led the conservative military faction to rebel against the Republic. This conflict had international implications, foreshadowing World War II, and pitted democratic forces against

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Fundamentals of Environmental Science: Systems, Models, and Earth’s Climate

Concept of Environment

The concept of environment was established in the United Nations Conference on the Human Environment. It encompasses the physical, biological, and social components that can cause direct and indirect, short- or long-term effects on human life and activities. Ecology is the science related to this concept, studying natural ecosystems, the physical environment, and living beings.

The Need for Models

A model is a simplification that mimics real-world phenomena, allowing us to understand

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Ortega y Gasset’s Ratio-Vitalism: A New Metaphysics

Ortega y Gasset’s Dynamic Metaphysics

However, this data is not a static, hieratic, substantial radical, which allows capture of the categories of traditional metaphysics. Its essential dynamic nature requires that we try to grasp it with a new terminology, one that explores language to give meaning to those words that allow us to express this dynamic property, which presents the most radical and incontrovertible truth.

In his essay “What is Philosophy?”, Ortega explains that we must pursue new, radical

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