Under the latest phase of its subsidy scheme, some 29 million people will be eligible for a 50% discount on products and services.
All companies must inform their employees of the paternity leave system, and confirm with to-be fathers whether they want to take the leave.
Up to 10 people are allowed to gather indoors, and establishments like cafes and restaurants would also be able to operate until midnight.
The number of new roles was most pronounced in growth industries like information and communications, as well as professional services.
MSMEs are provided with voluntary mentorships from leading business people, professionals and subject matter experts in Brunei.
The bill, which was passed with a unanimous vote, would ensure women employees get enough rest and attract more women to enter the job market.
The Australian Council of Trade Unions (ACTU) is pushing for the minimum wage rate to increase to A$21.35 an hour, up from A$20.33 an hour.
Malaysia’s new minimum wage rate of RM1,500 (US$357) will take effect on May 1, and is an increase of 25% from the previous minimum wage.
The Technology Investment Boost helps smaller companies embrace the digital revolution by providing tax deductions on tech related expenses.
They have proposed a 50%-75% office capacity and the implementation of a reduced workweek while proceeding with a work-from-home arrangement.
The job availability ratio in February rose slightly to 1.21 from 1.20 in January, marking the second straight month of improvement.
The percentage of businesses planning on an expansion in the second quarter this year has dropped to 20.8% from 23.2% in the previous survey.
Job vacancies registered on the MyFutureJobs portal grew by 232.8% to 2,480,577 openings in 2021 compared to 745,304 in 2020.
By 2025, the government plans for SMEs to contribute 45% of GDP to the country, in line with the 12th Malaysia Plan, says the Prime Minister
With almost 180,000 applications in the first launch days, Chief Executive Carrie Lam has said there will be no upper limit on the overall funds distributed.
The first phase would see 5,000 such centres set up, with an eventual aim of having a hub present across all Indian cities.
As part of efforts to reduce gender inequality, the government is also considering having firms disclose the ratio of male workers on childcare leave.
Some 69% of workers surveyed highlighted that they were worried about the increased risks caused by COVID-19.
The labour force participation rate in urban areas over the same period was 46.9%, down from 47.2% year-on-year, showed official data.
Calling the increase “too much, too soon”, industry associations urged the government to consider a gradual wage increase over three years instead.
Over 80% of businesses also plan to hire fresh graduates among their new recruits, reported the Korea Chamber of Commerce and Industry.
Less than a third of respondents of a recent survey said their company is proactively preventing racial discrimination in the workplace.
Indonesia’s ratio of entrepreneurs to its population stands at 3.47%, which is relatively low and needs to be improved, said Minister Airlangga Hartarto.
The minimum wage rate would apply to private sector companies nationwide that are employing a minimum of five workers.
The subsidy package will cover a monthly subsidy of HK$8,000 for each full-time employee, spanning a three-month period between May and July.
Recruitment activity was highest in Western Australia (59%) and Victoria (58%), revealed a report by the National Skills Commission.
The prime minister had previously called for a wider distribution of wealth, and urged companies to increase wages of their workers by 3% or more.
77,400 jobs in February, with full-time jobs rising by over 4,000 a day, bringing total roles added in the month to 121,900.
Some 254,000 jobs were added in healthcare and social services, while some 135,000 jobs were added in transportation and warehouses.
MSMEs generally are risk-averse to loans, and many belong to the informal sector, or are unbanked, said the representative of Marikina City.