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Nov 29, 2024 | 
mondaq.com | Jennifer Chih
"Among other changes to employment law, after lasting
speculation and debate, the decision to reform the statutory
retirement age regime was officially promulgated this year. Employers in China will now need to prepare for the long-term
impact of such reform."
2024 has seen several developments in employment law in China,
reflecting the Chinese government's focus on the macroeconomy,
as well as the employment sector, in the coming years.
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Nov 28, 2024 | 
mondaq.com | Jennifer Chih
MB
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Oct 1, 2024 | 
jdsupra.com | Jennifer Chih
[co-author: Maria Chang]*At A Glance Singapore will soon welcome new, comprehensive workplace fairness legislation, after the Government accepted the final set of recommendations by the Tripartite Committee on Workplace Fairness for the Workplace Fairness Legislation. It is set to be passed in the second half of 2024.
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Sep 27, 2024 | 
mondaq.com | Morgan Bailey |Katherine Carter |Jennifer Chih |Jay Doraisamy
Welcome to the latest edition of Insights, our regular
publication highlighting key employment, benefits, and mobility
developments.
In this edition, we examine Singapore's forthcoming workplace fairness
legislation and the implications for employers in a new era for
equality. We also consider the unique HR challenges and
opportunities presented by private equity investments in Germany.
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Sep 26, 2024 | 
mondaq.com | Jennifer Chih
Singapore will soon welcome new, comprehensive workplace
fairness legislation, after the Government accepted the final set
of recommendations by the Tripartite Committee on Workplace
Fairness for the Workplace Fairness Legislation. It is set to be
passed in the second half of 2024.
The legislation will expressly prohibit discrimination
(particularly against certain protected characteristics) at all
stages of employment, and seeks to promote fair, merit-based
employment practices.
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Sep 25, 2024 | 
lexology.com | Jennifer Chih
At A Glance Singapore will soon welcome new, comprehensive workplace fairness legislation, after the Government accepted the final set of recommendations by the Tripartite Committee on Workplace Fairness for the Workplace Fairness Legislation. It is set to be passed in the second half of 2024. The legislation will expressly prohibit discrimination (particularly against certain protected characteristics) at all stages of employment, and seeks to promote fair, merit-based employment practices.
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Aug 21, 2024 | 
mondaq.com | Jennifer Chih
MB
Mayer Brown
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Mayer Brown is a distinctively global law firm, uniquely positioned to advise the world’s leading companies and financial institutions on their most complex deals and disputes. We have deep experience in high-stakes litigation and complex transactions across industry sectors, including our signature strength, the global financial services industry.
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Aug 20, 2024 | 
jdsupra.com | Jennifer Chih
[co-author: Maria Chang]*Singapore is once again taking significant steps towards supporting families with the adoption of the new, extended parental leave entitlements announced by Prime Minister Lawrence Wong in his National Day speech on 18 August 2024. Set to take effect from 1 April 2025, this reinforcement of support is designed to help parents spend more time with their newborn babies – but will also require businesses to adjust. A. WHAT IS CHANGING?
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Jul 26, 2024 | 
jdsupra.com | Jennifer Chih
[co-author: Maria Chang]*AT A GLANCERestrictive covenants are a common feature in an employment context, especially for senior employees with special trade connections or who have access to trade secrets. However, in Singapore, restrictive covenants are prima facie void and unenforceable, except where an employer can establish that they: (i) protect a legitimate interest; and (ii) are reasonable in the interests of the parties and in the public interest.
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Jul 22, 2024 | 
mondaq.com | Rolf Claessen |Jennifer Chih
Other Author Shaun Lye, intern of PKWN
For the past few years, working from home has become the new
norm for employers in Singapore. It has been a mixed experience for
employers and employees alike. Social media sometimes refer to this
as the 'Boomers vs Gen Z' phenomenon.
The Singapore government has played its part in encouraging
flexible work arrangements while not making it mandatory for
employers to implement. In our view, this is a great balance.
