Indonesian companies should not use minimum wage as effective wage
Manpower Minister Ida Fauziyah has said the widespread practice of companies using minimum wage as the effective wage needs to be addressed
Employees in Malaysia promised fair maternity leave and allowance
Following complaints of ambiguity, the Women’s Aid Organisation said it sought clarification from Malaysia’s human resource ministry.
Japan continues to debate feasibility of wage hike
Contrary to the Prime Minister’s call, the Japan Business Federation says it is difficult to set a blanket level of salary increases for all companies.
5-day paid pandemic leave proposed in the Philippines
Sen. Leila De Lima has called on Congress to pass a law that mandates paid leave of five days for workers who contract COVID-19.
India prepares to set a salary structure for WFH workers
A draft framework will be proposed to the Finance Ministry, with any subsequent changes requiring amendment to the tax laws.
Japan’s major business lobby urges firms to raise workers’ pay
A specific target of pay hikes that member firms should adopt was not specified, considering the varying pace of earnings recovery of companies.
Taiwan increases maternity and paternity leave
The Ministry of Labour (MOL) has increased paid parental leave and implemented other family-friendly policies with immediate effect.
Australian unions urge firms to cover costs of COVID-19 tests
The unions are asking employers to shoulder the cost of rapid tests until they are ideally provided free for everyone by the government.
South Korea to finalise extra budget to help businesses and self-employed
An extra budget of 14 trillion won (US$11.7 billion) is being planned to support small merchants and the self-employed hard-hit by the pandemic.
Thai PM not in favour of wage increases
Prime Minister General Prayut Chan-O-Cha said now is not the time for a hike in salaries and wages as the country cannot bear the additional financial burden.
Malaysia disburses some RM1.3 million in compensation to delivery riders
The payments cover temporary and permanent disability benefits, medical expenses, and funeral and dependent benefits.
Employers urged to grant paid quarantine leave in the Philippines
Employers are encouraged to grant paid leave for workers who have contracted COVID-19 and need to be quarantined.
P$1 billion of cash aid to be disbursed to workers in the Philippines
Some 200,000 formal sector workers affected by pandemic-led restrictions in Metro Manila and other regions are set to receive P5,000 in cash aid.
Malaysia budgets RM20.107 billion for wage subsidies
The government has allocated RM20.107 billion (US$4.8 billion) to 357,402 employers under its Wage Subsidy Programme (PSU).
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Hong Kong to roll out another round of pandemic subsidies
Chief Executive Carrie Lam has said that the government is preparing another round of subsidies for businesses impacted by the Omicron outbreaks.
Thailand raises maternity leave for public officials
The increase of maternity leave from three to six months is in line with the government’s policy of encouraging breastfeeding among mothers.
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Vietnam approves US$15.3 billion stimulus package
The package will help businesses and workers hit by the pandemic, revive an economy impacted by strict lockdowns, and increase infrastructure spending.
Japan’s employers’ body supports wage increase
Companies which are making profits are encouraged to increase workers’ salaries during the upcoming wage negotiations.
More than 30% of Japanese dads take parental leave
The ratio of eligible male workers who took childcare leave in fiscal 2020 exceeded 30% in 42 of the country’s 100 leading companies.
Most Malaysian MSMEs unable to afford minimum wage
Most businesses are not ready to increase the minimum wage as they still have not recovered from the economic impact of the pandemic.
Companies in Japan urged to innovate by business groups
Japan’s major business organisations want companies to spur economic growth, and to view the pandemic as a business opportunity.
South Korea to provide new fiscal support for pandemic-hit firms
The government is planning to grant 40 trillion won (US$33.2 billion) of fresh funds to small firms and the self-employed before the Lunar New Year.
Japan PM renews call to reverse salary downtrend
Prime Minister Fumio Kishida has reiterated his call to business groups and unions to “boldly reverse” a downtrend in workers’ wages.
China implements greater tax cuts and extends support for businesses
The government will also be increasing deductions for research and development expenses under businesses’ income tax filings.
Vietnam scales down fiscal stimulus package
A slimmer stimulus package of 347 trillion dong (US$15.2 billion) is being considered to lift the pandemic-hit economy.
South Korea raises minimum wage by 5.1% in 2022
The minimum wage for 2022 has been set at 9,160 won (US$7.7) per hour, the first time it has exceeded 9,000 won (US$7.5).
India to implement new labour codes in FY2022-23
The Labour Ministry is planning to implement all four new labour codes in the new fiscal year, set to replace 29 current labour laws.
P250-million fund assists startups for job creation in the Philippines
The Department of Trade and Industry has partnered with the National Development Co to set up a P250-million (US$4.9-million) fund for local startups.