About 54% of women in the city state want flexibility at work, but fear the stigma that comes with it, revealed a new LinkedIn survey.
If approved, the plan would see the increase of the minimum monthly wage to between VND3.25 million and VND4.68 million.
The government has continued to enforce several measures to ensure equal pay for female and male workers, including setting up a labour watchdog.
Most employers are not ready to adopt a four-day workweek, noted the Federation of Malaysian Manufacturers.
The government of Australia's Victoria state has called for at least 10 days of paid family violence leave to be offered to all government workers.
About 440,000 additional workers will benefit from the government’s more inclusive revised Employment Support Scheme (ESS).
The wage subsidies will help stimulate consumer spending, which could help the government in its efforts to revive the economy.
The incoming administration headed by President-elect Yoon Suk-yeol is seeking to overhaul the country's highly controversial minimum wage policy.
This will result in a more equitable distribution of statutory parental leave and help reshape societal perceptions on gender roles, said MP Louis Chua.
This year’s Wage Subsidy Assistance (BSU) will focus on Indonesian workers with salaries below Rp3.5 million (US$243).
The Regional Tripartite Wages and Productivity Board has highlighted that the trade union’s request for a blanket pay hike is not within its jurisdiction.
The new legislation aims to create an environment in which good employers are not disadvantaged by paying reasonable, industry-standard wages.
The government is reviewing how to better protect platform workers to meet their retirement and housing needs.
Under the latest phase of its subsidy scheme, some 29 million people will be eligible for a 50% discount on products and services.
All companies must inform their employees of the paternity leave system, and confirm with to-be fathers whether they want to take the leave.
To preserve 2.96 million local jobs, the government has disbursed RM20.63 billion (US$4.9 billion) in wages subsidies as of March 18 this year.
Lexy Martin and Melissa Arronte explain how the Inclusion Experience Framework can help organisations connect to key employee outcomes.
MSMEs are provided with voluntary mentorships from leading business people, professionals and subject matter experts in Brunei.
The bill, which was passed with a unanimous vote, would ensure women employees get enough rest and attract more women to enter the job market.
The National Assembly has passed a Resolution to increase overtime working hours from the current 40 hours to 60 hours per month.
The Australian Council of Trade Unions (ACTU) is pushing for the minimum wage rate to increase to A$21.35 an hour, up from A$20.33 an hour.
About 37% of freelance workers surveyed expect their incomes to be lower than before the pandemic going forward.
Malaysia’s new minimum wage rate of RM1,500 (US$357) will take effect on May 1, and is an increase of 25% from the previous minimum wage.
The Fair Pay Agreements Bill has been introduced to Parliament to lift incomes and improve working conditions, especially of medium and lower earners.
The Technology Investment Boost helps smaller companies embrace the digital revolution by providing tax deductions on tech related expenses.
Amid rising costs of living, the National Wage Committee is expected to hold a meeting to consider the proposal to increase the daily minimum wage.
Job vacancies registered on the MyFutureJobs portal grew by 232.8% to 2,480,577 openings in 2021 compared to 745,304 in 2020.
By 2025, the government plans for SMEs to contribute 45% of GDP to the country, in line with the 12th Malaysia Plan, says the Prime Minister
About 73.2% of respondents said they see value in what they do for a living in a survey conducted last year.
With almost 180,000 applications in the first launch days, Chief Executive Carrie Lam has said there will be no upper limit on the overall funds distributed.