Taiwan likely to increase minimum wage next year
The Minister of Economic Affairs has thrown her support behind an increase in the minimum wage, ahead of a final decision on October 8.
Thailand budgets US$1.3 billion job support for small businesses
The country’s planning agency is launching a 45.4-billion-baht (US$1.4-billion) stimulus package to help small businesses keep jobs.
Chinese cities offer longer parental leave to promote better family life
In Jiangxi, parents will be entitled to marital leave for 15 days, in addition to the national holidays, while in Anhui, marital leave is being extended by three days.
Malaysia mandates COVID-19 vaccinations for government staff
Malaysia has announced that all medically fit federal government employees must be vaccinated against COVID-19.
New Zealand to roll out fourth wage subsidy package
The subsidies will be available to companies country-wide that experience or expect a 40% fall in revenue during the fortnight to October 11.
New South Wales makes vaccination compulsory for all healthcare staff
Healthcare staff in New South Wales (NSW) must be inoculated with the COVID-19 vaccine by September 30, said NSW health minister Brad Hazzard.
Taiwan rights group calls for more paternity leave for expecting fathers
It called on lawmakers to pass proposed amendments to an act that would allow male employees seven days of paid pre-paternity leave.
Vietnam to support pandemic-hit workers and employers
The government will provide financial aid to pandemic-hit workers and employers, drawing from the unemployment insurance fund.
South Korea trails behind in women employment
The country was one out of seven other member countries with employment rates of women staying under 60%, according to the OECD.
Australian employers get wage subsidies for apprentices
The government is expanding wage subsidies for businesses which employ apprentices into the latter’s second and third years.
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.
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