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The New Zealand parliament has passed a bill that will double the number of paid sick leave for employees from five to 10 days.
The government has further tightened MCO measures, which include a mandate of more WFH arrangements and a cap on operating hours.
The average wages of private-sector urban workers increased by 4,123 yuan (US$640) to 57,727 yuan (US$8,967) annually in 2020, up 5.3% year-on-year.
Official figures also show an improvement in youth unemployment, which is now better than at the start of the pandemic.
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Employees in the Philippines who are disabled or pass away due to injury-related incidents when working from home will now be compensated.
Japan’s economy shrank an annualised 5.1% in Q1 as a slow vaccination rollout and a spike in COVID-19 cases hit spending on dining out and retail.
The Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation remains committed to elevating the digital skills of workers, thereby boosting the country’s competitiveness.
This comes amid fears that the salaries of civil servants could suffer a cut this year as Hong Kong continues to be impacted by the pandemic.
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The launch of the national framework to measure workplace diversity, equity and inclusion will help organisations make changes to improve.
The study, produced jointly by WHO and the International Labour Organisation, showed that most victims (72%) were men, middle-aged or older.
The decision not to have a full lockdown that shuts down the economy will help prevent rising unemployment that could affect 1 million people.
The move to remote work comes as an increasingly number of COVID-19 infections are reported in Taiwan.
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As all schools start full home-based learning (HBL) from today, parents who cannot work from home have to find alternative arrangements.
The government will continue subsidies for the unemployed, and vocational training, upskilling, internships for college graduates.
The Department of Finance (DOF) has said gains in employment cannot be sustained if strict lockdowns are repeatedly being imposed.
The proposals for higher wages could be reflected in the government’s mid-year policy guidelines, and will provide the basis for its fiscal year budget in 2022.
A Cabinet Office panel has concluded that a prolonged pandemic is likely to cause the gender gap to widen, and urged the government to act.
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.
Senator Grace Poe has urged for educational programmes to help seniors work from home (WFH) instead of leaving their homes during the pandemic.
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.
Organisations are thinking of more inclusive ways of improving the mental health and wellbeing of an increasingly diverse workforce.
HealthJustice Philippines has urged the government to enforce smoke-free workplaces in a bid to fight the spread of the COVID-19 virus.
Companies in Miyagi, Osaka, and Hyōgo Prefectures were asked to adopt remote work arrangements to control the spread of COVID-19.
Klang MP Charles Santiago has called on the government to grant a six-month moratorium on loans to save small businesses and jobs.