Our June update covers the following developments:
- a recent case in Hong Kong illustrates the need to conduct prompt and thorough internal investigation - read the case summary here.
- many employers are struggling with employee mobility at the moment as borders remain closed or subject to tighter immigration controls. For those seeking to bring foreign employees into the PRC, an update on the new PU requirements is available here.
- in South Korea, starting from 1 July, the 52 working hour per week limit will kick in for employers with 5 to 49 employees. Check here to see if you are compliant.
- our Asia Comparative Article looks at employment-related dispute resolution rules, and compares the rules across Singapore, Hong Kong and Indonesia here.
- concluding our review of India’s four new labour codes, you can read about the Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions Code, 2020 here. If you missed our India webinar which looked at the four new Labour Codes in greater detail and what employers need to do to comply, you can access the recording here.
Key contacts
Steve Bell
Managing Partner - Employment, Industrial Relations and Safety (Australia, Asia), Melbourne
Emma Rohsler
Regional Head of Practice (EMEA) - Employment Pensions and Incentives, Paris
Disclaimer
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