To better protect employees’ mental health and wellbeing, the Senator committee is advocating for new protections for flexible work.
A presidential advisory group has called for flexibility in implementing the 52-hour workweek which was first adopted in 2019.
The Minimum Wage Commission reached a consensus last Thursday to raise the minimum wage to HK$40, a 6.7% increase.
Organisations have been urged to implement and observe labour norms that address wages, social assistance, as well as work safety and health.
A senator has proposed that firms are penalised if they fail to pay employees their 13th month wages before December 24.
The telecommuting law in the Philippines has been revised to ensure flexible work arrangements without compromising employees’ productivity.
As sexual violence cases have a detrimental effect on productivity, it is critical that companies prevent such incidents, said the Manpower Ministry.
The work performed while commuting or in an alternative work environment constitutes regular work, says the Philippines Labour Department.
The Department of Labour and Employment has signed an order that more clearly defines WFH workplaces and the work performed by employees.
A bill that aims to provide more protection to freelance workers will be submitted to Japan’s parliament this autumn.
The government has reduced the job advertising duration under the Fair Consideration Framework (FCF) from four to two weeks.
The Federation of Malaysian Manufacturers (FMM) is considering requesting another deferral of the implementation of the amended Employment Act.
Workers in both private and public sectors may soon be granted a 10-day bereavement leave with full pay if a proposed bill becomes law.
The Ministry of Manpower is making efforts to ensure that the wage subsidy assistance (BSU) can start to be distributed this month.
Unions have called for paid parental leave to be extended to 52 weeks, paying parents their actual wage and including superannuation.
The Tripartite Workgroup on Representation for Platform Workers (TWG) will propose a framework for representation of digital platform workers.
Although the country increased the national minimum wage to RM1,500 (US$334) from May 1, compliance by businesses remains low.
The Thai Sang Thai Party has proposed setting up a labour union to improve welfare, benefits and offer training opportunities for gig workers.
Besides serving as a guideline for businesses, the move will also bridge the gap between the lowest and highest earnings.
After a review of India’s salary structure, a new Wage Code that considers the ratio of allowances against salaries will be implemented.
The government has urged firms to implement the Work Safety and Health Management System (SMK3) to protect workers and enhance work productivity.
The Malaysian Employers Federation (MEF) cited economic reasons for delaying the implementation of the employment act amendments.
To produce human resources that are relevant to industrial dynamics, educational curricula that focus on practical skills are imperative.
The hiring and retaining of workers past retirement age should not be mandated and instead be left to the discretion of employers.
The Malaysian Employers Federation (MEF) has urged the government to postpone the reduction in weekly working hours.
A new bill seeks to protect workers who have been laid off by providing assistance during periods of unemployment.
This is to sort out differences in opinions of remote work between developers and IT companies in special economic zones (SEZs).
The Australia Council of Trade Unions (ACTU) has called for an economic restructure that bring benefits to Australians rather than firms.
The Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) is objecting to the Labour Ministry’s plan to enforce a new minimum wage hike on October 1.
The labour ministry is now making it compulsory for all workplaces employing a certain number of regular employees to provide rest facilities for their staff.