Employment Law and Labour Law

Can Hong Kong employers now expect to enforce longer post-employment restrictions? A recent High Court decision enforcing 12-month restrictive covenants against former Marsh employees might suggest...

From 1 July 2026, NSW employers must comply with new work health and safety requirements for managing psychosocial hazards. These reforms shift the compliance framework from optional guidance to mandatory benchmarks, requiring organisations to either follow approved codes of practice or demonstrate equivalent safety standards through documented, evidence-based risk management systems.

Japan's public pension system requires mandatory enrollment for all residents aged 20 to under 60, including foreign nationals, with contributions split equally between employers and employees. While supplementary corporate pension plans are voluntary, employers must navigate strict legal requirements when establishing or amending them. Understanding the interplay between statutory obligations, voluntary pension options, and the tax treatment of contributions and benefits is essential for compliant workforc