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Employment law and labour law articles and thought leadership, podcasts, videos and webinars from expert sources across the legal world. Explore articles covering topics such as Discrimination, Employee Benefits and Compensation, Health and Safety, Unfair/Wrongful Dismissal, Whistleblowing, Employment Rights, Outsourcing and Redundancy.

Kerala's Right To Disconnect Bill, 2025: A Progressive Step Towards Work-Life Balance

In an era defined by hyper-connectivity and digital dependency, the boundaries between professional obligations and personal life have become increasingly porous.

India Employment

IL

IndiaLaw LLP

High Court Confirms – No Employment Rights From Fraudulent Appointments

Courts in India have consistently stressed that integrity in hiring and employment is essential. While fair procedures and employee rights are central to service law, these principles are not absolute.

India Employment

BA

BTG Advaya

The Changing Face Of Employment Law In APAC

The 2025 Ius Laboris and Lewis Silkin APAC Employment Law Conference brought together legal experts and thought leaders to examine how demographic shifts, technological disruption...

Hong Kong Employment

LS

Lewis Silkin

Inside Safety Podcast Series - Episode 3, Part 1 - Director's Duties

In part one of our Inside Safety podcast series exploring directors' duties, Steve Bell, Aaron Anderson and Olga Klimczak delve into the evolving case law on responsibilities of officers...

Australia Employment

KL

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

Uber Driver To Be Paid "Lost Pay" Following Unfair Deactivation

Australia Employment

PA

Piper Alderman

Rights And Obligations Under Workplace Policies

Australia Employment

HP

Hall Payne Lawyers

Two Bills Set To Expand Leave Entitlements And Workers' Rights In Thailand

Thailand Employment

TG

Tilleke & Gibbins

PRC: Compliance Guidelines For Non-compete Restraints/中国：竞业限制合规指引

Hong Kong Employment

KL

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

PRC: Updates On Average Salaries In Major Cities/国：主要城市平均工资更新

China Employment

KL

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

Ready Or Not, Here They Come: The Victorian Psychosocial Regulations And Compliance Code Explained

Australia Employment

KG

K&L Gates LLP

Gig Workers Bill 2025

Malaysia Employment

KL

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

Gigged Out? Why E-Commerce Platforms Must Prepare For A Festive Season Compliance Test

India Employment

AA

Agama Law Associates

Calls to improve amendments to NSW Workers Compensation Bill

Australia Employment

S

Stacks Law Firm

Maharashtra Shops Act Update: 24×7 Continuous Operations Explained

India Employment

IL

IndiaLaw LLP

August 2025 ESG Policy Update—Australia

Worldwide Environment

KG

K&L Gates LLP

Eway Bill Limit 2025: State-Wise List & Thresholds

V

Vakilsearch

Critical Insecurity – How Critical Minerals Policies Are Impacting Global Markets And Supply Chains

China International

KW

King & Wood Mallesons

Funds Update - 26 September 2025

Australia Finance

KL

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

GST Rates On Gold: 18, 22, 24 Carat & Making Charges

V

Vakilsearch

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Labour and Employment

Health & Safety

Inside Safety Podcast Series - Episode 3, Part 1 - Director's Duties

In part one of our Inside Safety podcast series exploring directors' duties, Steve Bell, Aaron Anderson and Olga Klimczak delve into the evolving case law on responsibilities of officers...

Australia Employment

KL

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

Rights And Obligations Under Workplace Policies

A workplace policy is a document that generally deals with the employer's practices, requirements and procedures.

Australia Employment

HP

Hall Payne Lawyers

Ready Or Not, Here They Come: The Victorian Psychosocial Regulations And Compliance Code Explained

The primary focus of the Victorian Regulations is on psychosocial risk management. We have set out below the key aspects of the Victorian Regulations for all employers with any employees based in Victoria.

Australia Employment

KG

K&L Gates LLP

Gig Workers Bill 2025

Malaysia Employment

KL

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

Courts Tighten The Net On Workplace Harassment: Supreme Court's Push For Strict POSH Act Compliance

India Employment

AP

Argus Partners

Navigating Legal Rights: Can Seafarers Refuse To Sail Through Conflict Zones?

Hong Kong Employment

O

ONC Lawyers

Maharashtra Cabinet Approves Labour Law Amendments, Pending Legislative Approval

India Employment

NP

Nexdigm Private Limited

UK Flexible Working Rights: What Employers Must Know To Ensure

India Employment

L

Lexplosion Solutions Private Limited

WHS is no joke – Failure to comply with WHS laws leads to hefty fines

Australia Employment

CG

Coleman Greig Lawyers

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Contract of Employment

High Court Confirms – No Employment Rights From Fraudulent Appointments

Courts in India have consistently stressed that integrity in hiring and employment is essential. While fair procedures and employee rights are central to service law, these principles are not absolute.

India Employment

BA

BTG Advaya

The Changing Face Of Employment Law In APAC

The 2025 Ius Laboris and Lewis Silkin APAC Employment Law Conference brought together legal experts and thought leaders to examine how demographic shifts, technological disruption...

Hong Kong Employment

LS

Lewis Silkin

Rights And Obligations Under Workplace Policies

A workplace policy is a document that generally deals with the employer's practices, requirements and procedures.

Australia Employment

HP

Hall Payne Lawyers

PRC: Compliance Guidelines For Non-compete Restraints/中国：竞业限制合规指引

Hong Kong Employment

KL

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

PRC: Updates On Average Salaries In Major Cities/国：主要城市平均工资更新

China Employment

KL

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

Gig Workers Bill 2025

Malaysia Employment

KL

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

Labor & Employment丨Pay To Leave: Severance In China

China Employment

JH

JunHe Law Office

Where You Sue Is Where You're Told: Exclusive Jurisdiction Clause

India Employment

KC

Kochhar & Co.

Navigating Legal Rights: Can Seafarers Refuse To Sail Through Conflict Zones?

Hong Kong Employment

O

ONC Lawyers

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Discrimination, Disability & Sexual Harassment

Two Bills Set To Expand Leave Entitlements And Workers' Rights In Thailand

On September 24, 2025, Thailand's House of Representatives voted to approve two draft amendments to the Labor Protection Act in their first reading...

Thailand Employment

TG

Tilleke & Gibbins

Ready Or Not, Here They Come: The Victorian Psychosocial Regulations And Compliance Code Explained

The primary focus of the Victorian Regulations is on psychosocial risk management. We have set out below the key aspects of the Victorian Regulations for all employers with any employees based in Victoria.

Australia Employment

KG

K&L Gates LLP

Courts Tighten The Net On Workplace Harassment: Supreme Court's Push For Strict POSH Act Compliance

Workplace safety is not merely a statutory mandate, rather a cornerstone of dignity, equality, and inclusivity. The Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace...

India Employment

AP

Argus Partners

TWU v Qantas – Unions As "Private Regulators" And The Increasing Financial Risk Associated With Employment Laws

Australia Employment

KW

King & Wood Mallesons

The Heightened Focus On Accountability And Consequence Management – Navigating The Challenge For Boards

China Employment

KW

King & Wood Mallesons

Delhi Government Notifies The Transgender Protection Rules, 2025

India Employment

J

JSA

Disability Discrimination Lawyer: Your Rights As A PWD

Australia Employment

JS

JB Solicitors

Employment Law In China - An Overview

China Employment

LS

Lewis Silkin

《联合早报》说法识法：公共场所摄录他人不动歪心思不违法

Singapore Privacy

DM

Duane Morris LLP

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Redundancy/Layoff

The Changing Face Of Employment Law In APAC

The 2025 Ius Laboris and Lewis Silkin APAC Employment Law Conference brought together legal experts and thought leaders to examine how demographic shifts, technological disruption...

Hong Kong Employment

LS

Lewis Silkin

Uber Driver To Be Paid "Lost Pay" Following Unfair Deactivation

The remedies available to employee-like workers of digital labour platform operators under the relatively new "unfair deactivation" provisions.

Australia Employment

PA

Piper Alderman

Redundancy rules reconsidered: Landmark High Court ruling on redeployment

HC ruled employers must consider redeploying redundant staff into contractor roles where reasonable, broadening redeployment duties under the FWA.

Australia Employment

GC

Gilchrist Connell

SafeWork NSW and the High Court are reshaping redundancy. Are you ready?

Australia Employment

M

McCabes

Employees over contractors: the redeployment preference?

Australia Employment

BP

Bartier Perry

Employment Law In Australia - An Overview

Australia Employment

LS

Lewis Silkin

Beyond Borders - Episode 10: What You Need To Know About Singapore Employment Law (Podcast)

Singapore Employment

LS

Lewis Silkin

Negotiation Tips When Facing Layoff (Video)

Singapore Employment

WL

Withers LLP

High Court clarifies scope of genuine redundancy under the Fair Work Act

Australia Employment

B

Barry Nilsson

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Latest Videos

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Beyond Borders - Episode 10: What You Need To Know About Singapore Employment Law (Podcast)

LS

Lewis Silkin

Negotiation Tips When Facing Layoff (Video)

WL

Withers LLP

Michael Byrnes appeared on Breakfast with Tim Webster on 2SM on 23 July 2025 to discuss workplace relationships and that Coldplay concert

S

Swaab

Inside Employment Podcast Series - Investigations, Part 1 - What's The Fuss With Whistleblowing Investigations? (Video)

KL

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

Recognizing And Addressing Sexual Harassment At Work (Video)

IL

IndiaLaw LLP

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