Our May update covers the following:
- with lockdowns continuing in different provinces of the PRC, we look at the employment implications, and how employers can prepare - see here.
- in Singapore, the case of Uday Mehra v L Capital Asia Advisors and Others [2022] SGHC 23 considers when it is reasonable for an employee to disobey reasonable and lawful directions - see here
- in Malaysia, the case of Ng Teck Fay v Mahkamah Perusahaan Malaysia [2021] 10 CLJ 73 considers when demotion amounts to constructive dismissal - see here
- our Compliance Check looks at the the performance management process in Sri Lanka
- our Asia Comparative Article looks at data privacy across the region, comparing rules in Singapore, the PRC, Hong Kong, Thailand and Indonesia.
For those who missed our Mandarin language webinar on employment related lockdown issues in the PRC, you can catch the recording here.
As always, please do reach out if we can assist with any of your employment law needs across the region.
Fatim Jumabhoy
Head of Employment, Pensions & Incentives, Asia
Key Contacts:
Gillian Miao
Counsel, Kewei, Mainland China and Shanghai
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