Human Resources & Payroll

Termination of Employees in ASEAN

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In this article, we provide a brief overview of statutory regimes with respect to employment termination in the five major ASEAN countries – Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore and Thailand.

Residency Schemes in ASEAN – Eligibility Requirements

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Obtaining a long-term residency status is a cumbersome process for foreigners in ASEAN. The regulations and procedures vary significantly between the countries, and can sometimes be an expensive affair.  In this article, we give an overview of the permanent residency and other schemes available for foreigners wishing to reside in any of the following ASEAN states.

Managing Contracts and Separation in ASEAN – New Issue of ASEAN Briefing Magazine

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The latest issue of ASEAN Briefing Magazine titled, “Managing Contracts and Separation in ASEAN”, is out now and available to subscribers as a complimentary download in the Asia Briefing Publication Store.

Labor Market Trends in the Philippines

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With a highly skilled and productive workforce, along with a robust supply of business process outsourcing services, and sound economic fundamentals, Philippines has become one of the most attractive destinations for businesses expanding to Southeast Asia. Read more in our latest article.

Laos Increases Minimum Monthly Wage for the Third Time in Eight Years

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The Lao government has increased the country’s monthly minimum wage from Kip 900,000 (US$108) to Kip 1,100,000 (US$132) with effect from May 1, 2018. While this is the third such raise in the last eight years, the revised wages are still significantly lower than those in neighboring countries in ASEAN.

Myanmar’s Daily Minimum Wage Increased from Kyat 3,600 to Kyat 4,800

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Myanmar’s union government has increased the country’s daily minimum wage for an eight-hour work day from Kyat 3,600 (US$2.65) to Kyat 4,800 (US$3.54). The wage increase is the first since Myanmar introduced a minimum wage as part of the government’s labor market reforms in 2015.

The Guide to Employment Permits for Foreign Workers in Brunei

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For expatriate workers and their employers in Brunei, understanding the process to obtain an employment permit is essential. Read more in our latest article.

Thailand Introduces New Four-Year Smart Visas for Investors

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With effect from February 1, 2018, foreign investors and experts in ten specific high-tech business sectors can apply for a new 4-year ‘Smart Visa’ to live and work in Thailand. Read more about the eligibility criteria and the benefits of the new visa in our latest article.

Philippine Labor Contracts: What You Need to Know

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The Philippine labor law recognizes five different categories of employment arrangements based on the nature of the employment. An employment contract is concluded for each of the five types. Read more in our latest article.

Malaysia Foreign Knowledge Worker Projections for 2018

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The Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC) on December 8, 2017 began accepting requests for foreign knowledge worker (FKW) projections. Companies planning to apply for employment passes in 2018 must ensure that they immediately apply for approval of their 2018 FKW projection to avoid any visa disruptions.

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