Vaccination in the country is getting a shot in the arm as thousands of companies start inoculating their employees.
The digital system will be able to automate and combine various payroll, compensation and deduction functions into one simple application.
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The government is supporting the proposal to let employees choose a four-day work week in its annual economic policy guideline.
Enforcement authorities create more confusion, instead of allowing employers to focus on carrying out their duties, said the MEF president.
A border worker who was dismissed for refusing to get the COVID-19 jab has brought her case to the Employment Relations Authority (ERA).
The number of employed women rose by 69,000, while the number of employed men increased by 46,000.
Hong Kong’s jobless rate fell for three consecutive months to a one-year low in May, as the economy continues to recover from the pandemic.
Workers cannot be cross-deployed to multiple worksites, and employers need to implement flexible working hours and staggered start times.
The Fair Wage Commission (FWC) has raised the minimum wage and related award minimum wages by 2.5%.
Some 1,000 essential workers from Metro Manila and another thousand from other regions are expected to benefit from the programme.
Total employment in the country grew in the first quarter this year, signaling a recovery in the local labour market.
This follows after the nation extended its movement control order (MCO) 3.0 for another two weeks from June 15 to June 28.
Companies employing between five and 49 workers will have to comply with the 52-hour work week by next month.
6,500 workers have received special and been awarded with a dedicated technical and vocational certificate, in preparation for re-employment.
The employers' group has urged the government to provide a moratorium on compulsory contributions to tide small businesses through tough times.
72.59% of manufacturers want a business tax break, while 71.25% would like to receive wage subsidies to help them meet their payroll costs, a survey finds.
The country’s urban unemployment rate fell 5.0 percentage points to 9.7% month-on-month for the week which ended on June 13.
In place of higher wages, companies are instead offering one-off bonuses and flexible working arrangements, says the Reserve Bank of Australia.
Small businesses in the country have asked for more time to prepare for the 52-hour work week, which is set to be implemented next month.
40.2% of Japanese people aged 60 and above want to work or continue in their jobs, a government survey has found.
Business owners can now make use of a new online tool developed by the government to hire their first employee, potentially preventing costly mistakes.
It proposed a one-month state of emergency where all economic activities are halted, while essential services continue to operate at 50% capacity.
Online work can provide women with more employment opportunities, though it comes with its own limitations and challenges, says DOLE official.
The debt moratorium has been extended from June 30 to December, and will be applicable to SMEs hit by the economic uncertainty due to the pandemic.
Employees who face discrimination if they refused to be vaccinated may be able to mount a legal challenge, depending if it is "reasonable or necessary."
Companies participating in the programme that sees their employees vaccinated need to pay for the additional costs involved.
Bank Negara Malaysia has facilitated around RM12.06 billion (US$2.9 billion) worth of soft loans for SMEs which have been approved by local banks.
Across the country, Japan aims to achieve a national average of ¥1,000 per hour and narrow the pay gap between regions.
Workers at chip and electronic companies may be vaccinated to reduce disruptions to the production of computer chips which are in short supply globally.