Cambodia raises minimum wage for textiles and footwear workers
The amount is less than the US$12 hike sought for by major worker unions, and has been opposed by the Garment Manufacturers Association of Cambodia.
Sacked port worker in New Zealand loses High Court case
An ex-customs service worker who opted not to be vaccinated and consequently got sacked has lost her case at the High Court.
Malaysia set to focus on digitalisation of businesses
The government is aiming for all research, development, commercialisation, and innovation initiatives to be aligned with national interests.
India saw a 29% increase in employment across 9 sectors for Q2’21
A government survey has shown a rise in total employment from 23 million reported in 2013-14 to 30.8 million in the second quarter this year.
South Korea to review new workplace disaster law
Under a new law, business owners and CEOs could face harsher sentences of a minimum one-year prison sentence or up to 1 billion won in fines.
Malaysia wants to stop discrimination against unvaccinated staff
Employers have been told not to impose mandatory vaccination requirements on their staff or penalise those who opt not to be vaccinated.
Workers in Singapore with positive ART test must work from home
If their jobs do not allow them to work from home, then employers must treat the period of absence as paid sick leave, said authorities.
South Korea expands safety net for platform workers
The government plans to let delivery workers and designated drivers benefit from the employment insurance system from next year.
Japan’s elderly job agencies see record fall in registrations
The roles offered typically involve short hours, and include tasks like weeding and cleaning that bring in an average monthly pay of less than ¥40,000.
Singapore reverts to work-from-home as default again
As COVID-19 cases continue to spike, work from home (WFH) will be the default for all employees who are able to do so.
Over 1.2 million jobseekers found jobs in the Philippines since January
Pre-pandemic, the public employment service office was facilitating over 2 million workers into jobs, said the Department of Labour and Employment (DOLE).
Malaysia’s government programmes create more than 376,000 jobs
More than 376,000 job seekers have successfully been employed through initiatives implemented by the National Employment Council (NEC).
China’s Tianjin city to extend paternity leave
Authorities in the city have launched a revision on the local regulations of population and family planning.
How ASEAN can create an inclusive and engaged workforce
HR Tech Asia Online 2021 drew to a successful conclusion with a closer look at the future of work in South-East Asia.
Taiwan likely to set minimum wage on October 8
The date for deciding on the minimum wage for next year has been postponed to October 8 as announced by the Ministry of Labour (MOL).
Australia’s casual employment law set to kick in end-September
Changes to the Fair Work Act were passed in March, allowing casual staff the right to convert to permanent employment after 12 months of work.
Malaysia’s minimum wage can be raised in phases
The current minimum wage of RM1,200 (US$286) per month can be revised upwards in stages, a former minister has suggested.
Thailand approves 27 billion baht COVID-19 relief fund
Support will also be extended for an existing scheme that encourages domestic travel until end-February as the pandemic situation eases.
Redefining HR by creating new employee experiences
Day 2 of HR Tech Festival Asia Online 2021 provided key insights into workforce issues such as employee experience, leadership, and hybrid work.
HR Tech Festival Asia Online 2021: What’s happening on Day 3
HR Tech Festival Asia Online 2021 concludes with the ASEAN Future of Work conference track, which puts the spotlight on South-East Asia’s workforce.
Over half of pandemic aid disbursed in Malaysia
51% of the RM490 billion (US$116.93 billion) allocated under the eight pandemic stimulus packages has been disbursed so far.
OECD urges Australia to increase unemployment benefits
It expects that strict lockdowns in New South Wales and Victoria state are likely to see the national economy shrink over the September quarter.
Business chambers call on Vietnam to reopen economy soon
Foreign business chambers are urging the government to reopen the local economy to retain investments in the country.
Hong Kong extends loan programmes for businesses
The schemes have so far granted a total of HK$170 billion (US$21.8 billion) in loans to 67,000 applicants, which include 41,600 companies.
HR driving transformation of future-ready workforce
Day 1 of HR Tech Festival Asia Online 2021 highlighted how HR leaders can help their organisations prepare themselves for the future.
HR Tech Festival Asia Online 2021: What’s happening on Day 2
Day 2 of HR Tech Festival Asia Online 2021 will provide key insights into workforce issues such as leadership and hybrid workforces.
Australian union urges government to act on gender inequality in workplace
The Australian Council of Trade Unions (ACTU) has called on the government to do more to address the gender gap for women in the workforce.
Singapore doles out S$900 million in wage support
The payouts are expected to benefit over 43,900 employers in Singapore to support the wages of more than 570,000 local employees.
Tripartite bodies in Cambodia promote financial literacy and inclusion
Three organisations have banded together to launch an initiative to enhance financial literacy and inclusion among young entrepreneurs and SMEs.
Over two million workers die from workplace related causes: UN agencies
19 occupational risk factors identified included long working hours, and workplace exposure to air pollution, asthmagens, carcinogens and noise.