Other Briefings
Minimum Wages in ASEAN for 2021
Due to the pandemic, many ASEAN members did not raise their minimum wages or did not raise them significantly.
How to Terminate an Employee in the Philippines: A Step by Step Guide
Employers must understand and comply with the Philippines’ termination procedures, especially concerning complex open-ended contract provisions.
Termination of employment in Singapore
Termination of employment in Singapore can be implemented by either the employee or the employer.
Changes to Social Security Rates in Indonesia for 2021
Indonesia has increased its social security premiums for Class III participants but has reduced the maximum wage base for pensions for 2021.
Indonesia’s Omnibus Law: Significant Changes for Contract Workers
Indonesia’s GR 35/2021 stipulates significant changes to fixed-term employment contracts, outsourcing, hours of work, and the termination of employment procedure.
Cambodia’s Foreign Employee Quota Application: Deadline Extended to May
Businesses in Cambodia have until May 31, 2021 to submit their annual foreign employee quota applications for 2021.
Indonesia’s Omnibus Law: New Regulation to Ease the Hiring of Foreign Workers
GR 34/2021 regulation aims to ease the process of hiring foreign workers in Indonesia.
Vietnam’s Regional Labor Market: Labor Cost, Workforce Optimization and HR Strategy
Vietnam’s labor market varies across the country and can prove challenging for first-time investors.
Singapore to Reduce Foreign Worker Quota for Manufacturing Sector
Singapore’s foreign worker quota will be reduced for the manufacturing sector from 20 percent to 15 percent by January 2023.
The Philippines to Suspend Social Security and Healthcare Premium Hikes for 2021
The country passed House Bill’s No. 8461 and 8512 which authorizes the suspension of premium contribution hikes for social security programs.
