Prawidha Murti

1 month ago | hcamag.com | Fatim Jumabhoy |Prawidha Murti |Nonnabhat Paiboon |Gillian Miao

Two decisions set standards for when Labour Standards Act applies BY 19 Mar 2025 On 25 October 2024, the South Korea Supreme Court issued two decisions on the applicability of the Labour Standards Act. These decisions mark the first occasion that the Supreme Court has set out the detailed standards for determining whether a “business or workplace” falls within the scope of the Act.

2 months ago | hcamag.com | Fatim Jumabhoy |Prawidha Murti

A look at how transferring existing employees must be handled in Singapore, Japan, India and Hong Kong Businesses operate in an interconnected environment and are often subjected to mergers, acquisitions, and restructuring processes.  It is important for employers to understand the legal requirements and framework surrounding the transfer of employment contracts in order to effectively navigate through during these transitional phases.

Nov 7, 2024 | hcamag.com | Fatim Jumabhoy |Prawidha Murti

A comparison of legal requirements for payroll in Asian countries Time and attendance records of an employee's hours of work are crucial for ensuring that employees are correctly compensated for their time. These records also help employers to monitor productivity and identify work patterns effectively. It is a legal requirement in many jurisdictions for employers to maintain accurate time and attendance records of an employee's hours of work.

Jun 27, 2024 | lexology.com | Fatim Jumabhoy |Prawidha Murti |Nonnabhat Paiboon |Gillian Miao |Veronica So |Nurul Ayu Fajarani

Our e-bulletin this month starts with a look at Singapore where increased penalties for safety breaches under the Workplace Safety and Health Act Subsidiary Legislation came into effect on 1 June 2024. Click here for more details. Over in Mainland China, we take a look at six classic cases on employment disputes that were recently released by the Supreme People's Court.

Apr 15, 2024 | mondaq.com | Fatim Jumabhoy |Prawidha Murti |Nonnabhat Paiboon |Gillian Miao

In today's post-Covid world, flexible working arrangements have evolved from a temporary solution to a likely permanent fixture. Initially implemented to ensure business continuity and employee safety, these arrangements have proven beneficial in enhancing work-life balance, boosting productivity, reducing turnover, and expanding the talent pool. This article provides a comparative analysis of the legal requirements around flexible working arrangements across the region.