South Korea considers revision of flexible work plan to suit employees
Many employees have opposed the Ministry of Employment and Labour’s proposal to increase the weekly maximum work hours to 69 hours.
Employee groups reject South Korea’s 69-hour workweek proposal
Criticism and doubts have been raised over the feasibility of longer work hours and vacations in a proposal pushing for a new working hour system.
Malaysia takes steps to protect gig workers’ welfare
Malaysia plans to include gig workers in a social security scheme and is considering specific legislation to safeguard their welfare.
More help on the way for employees in Singapore
Singapore is considering initiatives and schemes that will provide wide-ranging support and opportunities for employees in the country.
Adhere to 45-hour workweek, employers in Malaysia told
Urging compliance, Malaysia’s HR Minister has also called for better salaries to keep high-skilled employees in the country.
More time for love: Chinese provinces offer extended marriage leave
To encourage more young people to get married and start families, some Chinese provinces are offering extended marriage leave up to 30 days.
Employees in the Philippines want more say in wage hike review
The labour group that has filed a petition for another wage increase wants to play a more active role in discussions with the government.
Australia offers paid leave scheme to combat family and domestic violence
Employees affected by domestic violence and family violence will be able to take time off without losing their jobs.
Singapore strengthens fair employment guidelines
Employers are encouraged to consider employees’ cultures, values, and beliefs in any activities, programmes or policies that are not work-related.
The Philippines plans more support for growing freelance workforce
A bill filed by Senator Sherwin Gatchalian aims to provide freelance workers with better protection and social services.
Bill lowering retirement age to 56 passed in the Philippines
Government employees in the Philippines who have worked for 15 years and reached 56 will be entitled to a lifelong old-age pension under this bill.
Unilever allows employees to swap public holidays
With the interchangeable holiday policy, employees at Unilever are free to exchange a public holiday for another day that is more significant to them.
Promoting workplace diversity and fairness in Singapore
In addition to legislation, employers are encouraged to play a more active role in creating an inclusive and fair work environment for their employees.
Some employees in Malaysia still working longer than required hours
Complaints have been filed about employers violating the 45-hour workweek requirement to the Malaysian Trades Union Congress (MTUC).
Baker McKenzie boosts employment practice in Hong Kong
The appointment of Tess Lumsdaine will allow Baker McKenzie to help cllients structure employment arrangements and improve change management.
The Philippines commits to a violence-free workplace
The ILO Convention 190 policy protects employees from violence and harassment, which includes gender-based discrimination at work.
Amendments to Malaysia’s Employment Act kick in
The amendments are largely based on the International Labour Organisation standards, which provide a framework for addressing labour issues.
Emergency regulation replaces job creation law in Indonesia
The law is amended to include a component for the formula used to determine minimum wages that take purchasing power into consideration.
New labour policies taking effect in Taiwan next year
In addition to raising the minimum wage floor, premiums for Labour Insurance and National Health Insurance have also been revised.
Malaysia defers minimum wage order for small businesses
The Malaysian government has postponed implementing the RM1,500 (US$339) minimum wage order to 1 July 2023 after consulting stakeholders.
DOLE issues holiday pay guidelines in the Philippines
The Philippines has different pay policies for special working days, regular holidays, and special non-working days for December 24, 25 and 26.
The Philippines remains uncertain on wage hike despite inflation
Several labour agencies in the Philippines have been undertaking separate studies to determine if a wage increase should be granted.
More employees in South Korea took parental leave in 2021
Fathers who took parental leave account for 24.1%, up 1.5 percentage points from the previous year, reflecting changes in social norms.
Malaysian union urges enactment of revised Employment Act
The Malaysia Trades Union Congress (MTUC) opposes retailers’ request to delay the implementation of changes to Employment Act.
Employers in Malaysia can choose not to offer flexible work
Instead of enforcing flexible working hours, the amendments proposed for the revised employment act are aimed at increasing employee productivity.
Malaysia to provide more guidelines on implementation of flexible work
The Malaysia government is collecting feedback from related agencies on the revised act that promotes flexible working hours.
Is remote work stymieing business innovation?
Working from home jeopardises vital in-person collaboration and creates conflict between employers and employees, said entrepreneur James Dyson.
Why eradicating workplace harassment must be a priority
If left unchecked, workplace harassment can negatively impact employees’ mental health and hurt the bottom line of organisations.
UK rolls out new initiative for flexible work
In a new government initiative to make flexible working the default, employees in the UK will have more control over when, where, and how they work.
Workplace harassment continues to impact employees in Australia
Employers must do more to eradicate workplace harassment in their organisations, said the Australian Human Rights Commission.