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.
China continues to prioritise stability of its labour market
The central government aims to create more than 11 million new jobs in urban areas this year and to keep the unemployment rate in urban areas under 5.5%.
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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 .
Malaysia sees recovery in labour market and jobs creation
In January, 42,166 people found employment while 1,200 new jobs were created as the country targets to create 600,000 jobs this year.
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.
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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.
Employment of disabled workers increases in China
Some 8.62 million people with disabilities, including the self-employed and flexible workers, were employed in 2020, up from 8.55 million in 2019.
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.
Australia sees rise in apprentices who secured jobs
About 94% of trade apprentice graduates were employed after training in 2021, up 2.5 percentage points from 2019.
Self-employed are less happy than salaried workers in South Korea
A report has found that self-employed people in South Korea are less happy than wage earners even though in many other countries the reverse is true.
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Some 29% of gig workers in Singapore work almost 60 hours a week
Around half of the 1,000 respondents of a recent survey said that they would leave the ride-sharing industry if there were job opportunities.
New Zealand raises minimum wage and taxes on the rich
The move to raise minimum wage from the current NZ$20.0 (US$13.5) to NZ$21.2 (US$14.3) per hour has drawn widespread criticism from businesses.
Wage subsidies support employment of 2.95 million workers in Malaysia
As of February 18, a total of RM21.72 million has been channelled to 902 MSMEs under the Indian Community Entrepreneur Development Scheme.
60% of women in Cambodia are business owners
Minister of Labour and Vocational Training Ith Samheng has said that more than 60% of women in the kingdom are business owners or entrepreneurs.
Thailand’s jobless rate falls as COVID-19 curbs ease
The impact of the Omicron variant on economic activity has not been significant, allowing activities within the country to proceed.
Achieving business continuity and success in a changing world of work
As organisations look to achieve business continuity and success, ADP’s Peter Hadley highlights the payroll challenges organisations face in 2022.
Singapore discourages incentive schemes tied to attendance
Enforcement action may be taken on employers who continue to implement attendance-tied incentive schemes from next year.
WHO and ILO: Set boundaries on working hours when teleworking
Employees should also establish individual telework plans and clarify expectations about timelines and expected results, the WHO and ILO highlighted.
Jobs creation a priority for the Philippines in 2022
In conjunction with the National Economic Recovery Strategy, the Employers Confederation of the Philippines has pledged to create 1 million jobs.
Japan group set up to protect gig workers’ rights
Currently, gig workers are considered self-employed and therefore not guaranteed a minimum wage or employment insurance.
Retirement age to be progressively raised in China
Jiangsu will be the country’s first province to allow workers to postpone retirement next month in a bid to decrease social welfare spending.
South Korea sees slower growth of jobs in Q3’2021
The number of jobs for workers in their 60s and above rose by 243,000, recording the highest increase among all age groups.
13.5% of workers in Taiwan not given overtime pay
Although work satisfaction increased to 72.5% last year, 13.5% of workers reported that they did not get extra pay for working overtime.