Asia: Employment and HR

China's employment landscape is evolving rapidly as employers face economic pressures, technological disruption, and shifting workforce expectations. From AI-driven restructuring to rising workplace disputes and alternative labor models, organizations must navigate an increasingly complex regulatory environment while balancing innovation with compliance and employee trust.

インドの2020年労使関係法典（IRC）および2026年労使関係（中央）規則は、労働組合、...

A number of significant employment law reforms will take effect on 1 July 2026.

Workplace investigations in Japan involve navigating complex legal frameworks around misconduct, whistleblowing and performance management. How should employers balance fact-finding with privacy protection, due process requirements and the risk of unfair dismissal claims when handling sensitive workplace complaints?

The NDIS Integrity and Safeguarding Act 2026 fundamentally transforms the regulatory landscape for disability service providers through dramatically increased civil penalties reaching up to $3.64 million per contravention, new criminal offences for unregistered providers, and expanded enforcement powers for the NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission.

On June 24, 2026, China’s Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM) issued Announcement No. 26, declaring that effective July 1, 2026, the reporting and handling mechanism for violations regarding dual-use strategic mineral export controls will be further refined [商务部公告 2026 年第26号].

China's employment landscape is evolving rapidly as employers face economic pressures, technological disruption, and shifting workforce expectations. From AI-driven restructuring to rising workplace disputes and alternative labor models, organizations must navigate an increasingly complex regulatory environment while balancing innovation with compliance and employee trust.

The Bombay High Court examines whether incidents of workplace sexual harassment occurring during an employee's commute on public transport fall within the jurisdiction of the POSH Act. This landmark judgment in Siddhesh Pradeep Satpute v. State Bank of India addresses the critical question of what constitutes a 'workplace' under India's sexual harassment prevention framework.

In this episode of Inside Employment, Natalie Gaspar and Lucy Boyd are joined by HSF Kramer Disputes Partner, Melissa Gladstone to explore the rise of employment class actions in Australia...

NSW Rural Fire Service volunteers who suffer injuries during authorised activities are entitled to workers compensation benefits under special legislation. Understanding what constitutes an authorised activity, how compensation is calculated based on civilian earnings, and the process for claiming medical expenses and weekly payments can be critical for volunteers seeking to protect their entitlements.

Payroll in the UAE carries a weight that many business owners underestimate until something goes wrong. A late salary transfer or a rejected file isn't just an internal issue. It's a compliance event that MoHRE (Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation) tracks and acts on. Every employer running payroll here has to route wages through the Wage Protection System. Getting that process right consistently, month after month, matters just as much as getting it right once.

India has notified the Central Rules under all four Labour Codes, bringing the country's historic labour law reform closer to implementation. While state-level rules are still being finalised, employers must prepare for new compliance requirements spanning wages, social security, industrial relations, and occupational health and safety.