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Japan: Differing Conditions Between Permanent and Fixed Term Employees
On 14 September 2017, the Tokyo District Court interpreted and applied the meaning of "unreasonable differences" to the benefits enjoyed by permanent and …
India: Maharashtra Adopts Model Shop and Establishments Legislation
By way of the Maharashtra Shops and Establishments Act, 2017, the state of Maharashtra has adopted the Central Government's model legislation intended to …
Philippines: Crack Down on Contracting
The Philippines Government has been stepping up its efforts to crack down "labor-contracting" to protect workers' rights, as evidenced by the increase in …
China: Worker status - Contractors or employees?
In China, it is common for companies to engage independent contractors rather than employees when seeking to limit costs and liability. This approach has …
Japan: Conversion of fixed term employees to permanent employment
In a recent article published by the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare, the Ministry has clarified its position regarding the entitlement of …
Korea: Compliance Check - Subcontract and Dispatch Arrangements
A significant decision has been released by a First Instance Court in Korea, holding that workers who had been dispatched from a service company were not …
Philippines: Compliance Check - Contracting and subcontracting
The Philippines Department of Labor and Employment ("DOLE") introduced guidelines earlier this year on the prohibition of "labor-only" contracting (ie …
Hong Kong: Categorising individuals as contractors or employees
As budgets tighten and approved headcounts lowered, employers are increasingly looking for creative ways to engage staff to meet demands. In this …
Thailand: Outsourced workers' protection
Sub-contracting arrangements have often been favoured by business operators in Thailand to address fluctuating workforce needs and reduce labour costs. …
China: Labour dispatch implementing rules issued in Shanghai
Shanghai-based companies needing to reduce their reliance on dispatched workers have until 31 October 2014 to formulate and submit reduction plans. …
Japan: New rules for dispatch workers
In Japan, arrangements whereby workers are sent by one company to work under the supervision and direction of another company are generally prohibited …
China: New Labour Dispatch Regulations
New Provisional Regulations on Labour Dispatch were issued by the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Security on 24 January 2014. Labour dispatch …
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