The large amount of money recovered is testament to efforts to create a culture of accountability and compliance, says the Fair Work Ombudsman.
Labour groups in Thailand are supporting contract employees who want an end to short-term contract employment due to unequal treatment.
To help employees cope with raising costs of living, Myanmar has raised the minimum wage for the first time since 2018.
Employer groups argue that attracting investments and creating jobs instead of raising wages is a better strategy.
Singapore’s upcoming Workplace Fairness Legislation is heralding a key workplace shift, prompting a focus on equitable workplaces.
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Employees working overtime must be compensated by getting overtime pay and not by other methods, says Taiwan’s Ministry of Labour.
Organisations who may be or considering monitoring remote employees are inciting debate about the ethics and legality of doing so.
Three government ministries have questioned the findings of a new minimum wage study, saying that its research parameters are flawed
Foreign employee expansion and flexible regulations have reduced job vacancies in South Korea, with younger generations most impacted.
A new tripartite workgroup has begun deliberations to develop guidelines that will drive flexible work in Singapore workplaces.
Legislation to criminalise “wage theft” while promoting labour rights in Australia has not been met by universal approval.
The country’s gig economy faces a seismic shift as new legislation could reshape conditions and rights for “employee-like workers”.
Private employers are encouraged to focus on fair compensation for skilled employees to raise the productivity of the country’s workforce.
Organisations should develop the talent of employees and stakeholders as a part of changing to a people-centric organisation.
Wages rose from January to June earlier this year, but also saw a drop in earnings for the first time in seven years.
Her unfair dismissal application was rejected by Australia’s workplace tribunal, which supported a misconduct charge by her employer.
The main goal of the proposed policy is to raise stagnated salary growth to help more people cope with the cost of living.
Prior to the passage of the Workplace Fairness Legislation in 2024, Singapore has outlined key areas that will be protected in the workplace.
Even though employers have done more to combat workplace discrimination, mental health discrimination in the workplace rose in 2022.
Small organisations’ employees now have the access to the same rights as employees working for large or medium organisations.
Employees working for larger firms are more likely to be provided with the opportunity to work remotely, compared to those who work in smaller ones.
86% of salary claims were resolved via the Tripartite Alliance for Dispute Management’s mediation, with 93% fully recovered for employees.
The Philippines’ Senate continues to consider nationwide wage hikes in response to public demand for fair compensation.
Taiwan’s federal government is looking to amend sexual harassment laws that will place heavier punishments on offenders in positions of power.
Employers are urged to review workplace policies and consider accommodation and alternative arrangements to ensure compliance.
As part of the proposed model, mandatory salary increments will be introduced annually to address wage inequality.
Changes to casual work risk exclude individuals with regular work patterns, reducing flexibility and pay for university students, retirees, and others.
Australia’s disabled community and their needs will be put forth in a new employment service framework that seeks to help them get hired.