Our June update covers the following developments:
- a recent case in Hong Kong illustrates the need to conduct prompt and thorough internal investigation - read the case summary here.
- many employers are struggling with employee mobility at the moment as borders remain closed or subject to tighter immigration controls. For those seeking to bring foreign employees into the PRC, an update on the new PU requirements is available here.
- in South Korea, starting from 1 July, the 52 working hour per week limit will kick in for employers with 5 to 49 employees. Check here to see if you are compliant.
- our Asia Comparative Article looks at employment-related dispute resolution rules, and compares the rules across Singapore, Hong Kong and Indonesia here.
- concluding our review of India’s four new labour codes, you can read about the Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions Code, 2020 here. If you missed our India webinar which looked at the four new Labour Codes in greater detail and what employers need to do to comply, you can access the recording here.
Key contacts
Samantha Brown
Managing Partner, Employment, Pensions and Incentives, UK and EMEA, London
Steve Bell
Managing Partner, Employment, Industrial Relations and Safety, Asia and Australia, Melbourne
Emma Rohsler
Partner, Head of Employment, Pensions and Incentives, EMEA, Paris
Tim Leaver
Partner, London
Andrew Taggart
Partner, London
Fatim Jumabhoy
Partner, Head of Employment & Workplace Investigations, Asia, Singapore
Barbara Roth
Partner, New York
Christine Young
Partner, London
Disclaimer
Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP and Prolegis LLC have established a Formal Law Alliance licensed by the Legal Services Regulatory Authority of Singapore known as Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer Prolegis Alliance, with Singapore law advice provided by Prolegis LLC. The two firms cooperate closely in Singapore to deliver a complementary and seamless legal service.