This is to prevent instances where employees may be terminated but rehired by employers looking to reduce costs, said the Ministry of Manpower.
Calls for a living wage in Metro Manila have intensified as labour groups demand the minimum wage to be increased to PHP1,140 (US$21.01).
Prime Minister Fumio Kishida has outlined potential measures to push for higher take-up of paternity leave among male employees in the country.
A bill has been passed to establish the permanent functions and governance arrangements for the newly established Jobs and Skills Australia agency.
Organisations in Japan have heeded calls from the government to raise wages to help employees manage rising living costs.
Many employees have opposed the Ministry of Employment and Labour's proposal to increase the weekly maximum work hours to 69 hours.
Government agencies have endorsed the Sogie equality bill, which includes provisions to protect against gender-based workplace discrimination.
The scheme aims to ensure that jobseekers find jobs that most accurately match their skillset and offer the best growth opportunities.
Malaysia plans to include gig workers in a social security scheme and is considering specific legislation to safeguard their welfare.
Singapore is considering initiatives and schemes that will provide wide-ranging support and opportunities for employees in the country.
Urging compliance, Malaysia’s HR Minister has also called for better salaries to keep high-skilled employees in the country.
This comes after Senate employees in the Philippines successfully secure a P50,000 (US$906) inflation assistance to better cope with rising living costs.
Properly funded reforms and initiatives can provide greater choice and control to employees in Australia with disabilities.
31% of Singapore residents aged 65 and above are employed, with the majority earning less than S$2,500 (US$1,885) monthly.
Flexible working arrangements (FWAs) can help increase productivity and retain talent, but organisations need more support to implement them.
Employers are encouraged to consider employees’ cultures, values, and beliefs in any activities, programmes or policies that are not work-related.
As South Korea’s population ages and more employees leave the workforce, pension reserves are predicted to deplete by 2055.
Deel's Karen Ng highlights why employers are going beyond their shores in search of the right talent and the role Deel is playing to support them.
The amendments are largely based on the International Labour Organisation standards, which provide a framework for addressing labour issues.
The law is amended to include a component for the formula used to determine minimum wages that take purchasing power into consideration.
The Malaysia Trades Union Congress (MTUC) opposes retailers' request to delay the implementation of changes to Employment Act.
The Malaysia government is collecting feedback from related agencies on the revised act that promotes flexible working hours.
To become responsible and successful businesses, organisations must make long-term commitments to CSR, said Skillsoft in a new report.
Talent acquisition and retention is also one of the biggest challenges faced by SMEs around the world, reported the World Economic Forum.
In line with the current challenge of attracting and retaining the best talent, employers should consider strategies that address employees’ current needs.
New legislation will see workers in the food delivery service provided with a social security scheme and operators placed under government regulation.
Green workplaces are becoming an important aspect of work life for both employers and their employees, as they continue to support enterprise greening.
As the country embarks on its economic recovery, the Flexi-Wage programme has helped address skills gaps and meet workforce shortages.
As part of the new legislation, flexible work will be made more accessible to employees who are parents or care givers, among others.
The new legislation is intended to support low-paid employees, particularly women, in negotiating better pay packages and working conditions.
