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Indonesia: Minimum wage - compliance check
On 16 November 2017, the recently elected Governor of Jakarta stipulated the new provincial minimum wage of DKI Jakarta for 2018 in the amount of IDR …
Hong Kong: When can an employer dismiss summarily?
Employers have a range of options at their disposal for dealing with disciplinary matters, from informal verbal warnings through to summary dismissal …
APAC: Workplace Harassment
The daily allegations of harassment in the press and social media campaigns highlighting the prevalence of harassment around the world should prompt …
UK: Supreme Court confirms the limited scope of state and diplomatic immunity from employment claims
In two judgments handed down on 18 October 2017, the Supreme Court (the “Court”) has allowed certain employment claims made by foreign nationals employed …
UK: Government rolls out scheme for refund of tribunal fees
The Government has published its scheme for refunds of tribunal and EAT fees following the successful judicial review of fees (see post here). The …
Australia: Uncertain times - Labour hire licensing in Queensland
The Labour Hire Licensing Act 2017 (Qld) (Act), which was passed on 7 September 2017, has been proclaimed to commence on 16 April 2018. This means labour …
Australia: Safety Snapshot - October 2017
For recent developments and trends in safety, click here and see our latest quarterly Safety Snapshot. Please contact a member of our …
Myanmar: Compliance check - New standard contract template
On 28 August 2017, Myanmar’s Ministry of Labour announced a new version of the Standard Employment Contract (SEC) template that must be used when …
Hong Kong: Who owns employees' work product?
The law recognises that employees may create valuable intellectual property during their employment, ownership of which should ordinarily rest with their …
India: Implementation of the rights of persons with Disabilities Act 2016
The passage of the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016 (the Act) and subsequent notification of the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Rules, …
Japan: Conversion of fixed term employees to permanent employment
In a recent article published by the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare, the Ministry has clarified its position regarding the entitlement of …
Australia: Whistleblower protection laws - proposed amendments to the Corporations Act
The Government has released draft legislation significantly amending whistleblower laws: Treasury Laws Amendment (Whistleblowers) Bill 2017 (the Bill). …
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