Singapore raises wage support for F&B sector to 50%
The government will co-pay wages of local employees up to the first S$4,600 of gross monthly wages during the period in which dining-in is prohibited.
Philippine senator seeks to get seniors to be digital-ready for WFH
Senator Grace Poe has urged for educational programmes to help seniors work from home (WFH) instead of leaving their homes during the pandemic.
Paid vaccination leave gains traction among South Korea’s larger firms
CJ Group was the latest to announce a paid vaccination leave for its employees, who can take two days off to receive their COVID-19 vaccinations.
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Philippine organisation calls for smoke-free workplaces
HealthJustice Philippines has urged the government to enforce smoke-free workplaces in a bid to fight the spread of the COVID-19 virus.
Firms in Japan still not adopting teleworking enough, survey shows
Companies in Miyagi, Osaka, and Hyōgo Prefectures were asked to adopt remote work arrangements to control the spread of COVID-19.
Malaysian MP urges government to grant loan moratorium to save jobs
Klang MP Charles Santiago has called on the government to grant a six-month moratorium on loans to save small businesses and jobs.
Singapore tightens COVID-19 measures, WFH as default
From May 16 to June 13, the size of group gatherings allowed will be cut from five people to two as employees are told to WFH whenever possible,
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Malaysian companies must allow staff to self-quarantine
Employers in Malaysia have been warned that they risk closure if staff are not allowed to self-quarantine while waiting for COVID-19 screening results.
South Korea’s April jobs show largest growth in seven years
The number of employed workers in South Korea totalled 27.21 million in April, up 652,000 from a year ago.
Taiwan passes amendment to foreign talent recruitment bill
The Legislative Yuan has approved an amendment to an act that will lower requirements for foreign white-collar professionals seeking work in Taiwan.
New Zealand considers prosecution against misuse of wage subsidies
An inquiry made into how the scheme was managed revealed that applications were approved based on verbal confirmation, without documents.
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Changes in Australia’s federal budget to benefit part-timers and women
Treasurer Josh Frydenberg has scrapped the A$450 (US$354) a month threshold to pay mandatory super in the 2021 federal budget.
Travel for work in Malaysia only allowed with proper documentation
In an effort to curb the spread of COVID-19 in Malaysia, the government has imposed a nationwide movement control order.
Cambodia’s labour ministry clarifies rules for factory re-openings
The Ministry of Labour and Vocational Training has clarified that factories cannot force workers to be vaccinated in order for them to return to work.
Displaced workers in the Philippines will continue receiving support
DOLE has also ramped up the implementation of its programme to provide jobs for seasonal workers, those who are displaced, or underemployed.
Tokyo government promotes WFH with subsidies to companies
Financial incentives are offered to businesses that implement work from home (WFH) schemes to lower the number of people who commute to work.
Australia set to extend programme to train and reskill workforce
JobTrainer was designed for 17 to 24-year-olds and the unemployed, and was initially slated to expire in September.
Socso to protect self-employed in Malaysia by year-end
The Social Security Organisation (Socso) has announced plans to protect 200,000 active self-employed individuals by the end of this year.
Philippines’ jobless rate falls to lowest level since start of pandemic
In March, the number of unemployed citizens aged 15 and above was estimated at 3.44 million, 747,000 less than from February.
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Singapore companies to close gaps in workplace learning
The new National Workplace Learning Certification scheme will help companies identify and close gaps in their workplace learning systems.
Australia commits A$1.2 billion to spur digital economy
The announcement comes ahead of its Federal budget on May 11, and includes measures to support skills and investments in the digital workforce.
Malaysia approved wage subsidies worth US$3.12 billion
The government’s Wage Subsidy Programme 1.0 (PSU 1.0) has approved wage subsidies of RM12.86 (US$3.12 billion) as of April 23.
Thailand plans US$7.2 billion stimulus to help low-income group
The Cabinet gave in-principle approval for the fiscal stimulus measures, aimed to help the poor cope with the economic impact from the pandemic.
Vaccinated employees get 2 days off work in Taiwan
Workers who receive the COVID-19 vaccine will be entitled to two days off work, according to the Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC).
New Zealand’s jobless rate falls to 4.7% in Q12021
Over the March quarter, employment rose by 15,000 in New Zealand, as the country continues to recover from the pandemic.
Malaysia imposes MCO with 30% of staff allowed in offices in Selangor
Businesses in six Selangor districts will be allowed to have 30% of staff present in offices from May 6 till May 17 under the latest movement control order.