Japan’s top firms agree to minimum wage raise of over 2%
The prime minister had previously called for a wider distribution of wealth, and urged companies to increase wages of their workers by 3% or more.
DOLE calls for 3 months of wages subsidy in the Philippines
A wage subsidy worth P24 billion (US$459 million) has been proposed to counter the impact of rising oil prices on workers.
Companies in Japan no longer need to identify COVID-19 close contacts
The central government will no longer require companies to identify employees who have had close contacts with coronavirus patients.
Casual workers in Victoria state to get 5 days paid sick leave
Victoria will be the first state in Australia to push out a trial to grant five days of paid sick and carer’s leave annually to casual workers.
MSMEs in the Philippines need more subsidies than financing
MSMEs generally are risk-averse to loans, and many belong to the informal sector, or are unbanked, said the representative of Marikina City.
Malaysian NGOs ask for support of seven-day paternity leave
An amendment to the Employment Act allowing three days of paid paternity leave was previously proposed, but the NGOs said that it was insufficient.
Record number of Australians working multiple jobs
A record 850,000 Australians were working multiple jobs in the last quarter of 2021, an increase of almost 100,000 quarter-on-quarter.
Hong Kong provides protection for workers under quarantine
A proposed amendment to the employment law will ensure that workers undergoing isolation or quarantine can enjoy sick leave.
Malaysia to implement minimum wage in stages
The minimum wage rate is slated to increase from RM1,200 to RM1,500 in the near future, said the human resource minister.
Indonesia set to pass Bill on sexual violence
To strengthen legal protection for workers, the Manpower Ministry is preparing a decree to prevent and handle cases of sexual violence in workplaces.
Malaysian union urges government to mandate minimum wage raise
The minimum wage for workers in the country was last raised from RM1,100 to RM1,200 in February 2020, said the Malaysian Trades Union Congress.
Thailand amends law for longer paid maternity leave
The Social Security Office has been asked to propose a legal amendment that ensures women entitled to 98 days maternity leave are paid in full.
Taiwan lawmakers seek stronger legal protection for working moms
Faced with barriers of entry, women who want a return to work after giving birth often took a long time before they secured a new job.
L&D playing key role in re-defining talent management strategies
L&D is proving to be a key tool for organisations to attract and retain the best talent in a world of digital transformation.
Minimum wage hike considered in the Philippines
Labour secretary Silvestre Bello III has ordered a nation-wide review of minimum wage as oil prices continue to spike globally.
Better childcare benefits and maternity leave create more jobs
Currently, some three in 10 women of reproductive age, or 649 million women do not have access to adequate maternity protection, says the ILO.
Wages in Japan rises in January for first time in five months
Inflation-adjusted real wages, a gauge of households’ purchasing power, increased 0.4% year-on-year in the month.
Great Resignation unlikely to happen in Malaysia
Uncertainty over the pandemic’s effects on the economy and the high unemployment rate are likely to keep employees in their current jobs.
Singapore seeks to improve lower-wage workers’ well-being
New tripartite standards will address areas such as training and career development, the provision of rest areas, and care for workers’ mental well-being.
Civic groups in Taiwan ask for paid family care leave for workers
Presently, only civil servants are entitled to paid leave when they take off days to care for their families, and not private sector workers.
Creating a diversified, equitable, and inclusive workplace
A successful DE&I strategy can help organisations drive business outcomes and advance workplace gender equality.
Singapore mulls mandatory CPF contributions for gig workers
The Advisory Committee on Platform Workers is also considering forming a union for such workers to represent their concerns in the event of disputes.
Workers can ramp up capabilities by keeping active at the workplace
This includes solutions such as using standing desks and installing a shower room in the workplace, a research report recommends.
India’s central government staff may see hike in salaries
Under the 7th Pay Commission’s recommendations, a raise in the Dearness Allowance (DA) is expected for employees by the end of this month.
Small businesses in Singapore aim to stamp out workplace gender bias
This is in collaboration with NTUC, who will provide guidance on how SMEs can improve gender equality and anti-harassment policies .
South Korea extends financial relief to firms
The payment of employment insurance fees and electricity and gas bills for April and June will be postponed for three more months.
Australia moves to reduce gender retirement gap
A baby bonus superannuation payment can reduce the gap between the retirement savings of men and women who go on maternity leave.
Malaysia needs better living wage system, says EPF chief
The Employees Provident Fund is keen to see wages go upwards, but stresses that it must match with the availability of funds and the right way to do it.
Singapore moves to help older PMEs transition to new jobs
Making the Jobs Growth Incentive permanent can help mature professionals, managers, and executives (PMEs) transition into new jobs, said MP Patrick Tay.
Malaysia moots Bill that could make gig workers formal employees
In a first of its kind, the federal government will debate on an amendment Bill that could redefine the relationship of gig workers and tech companies.