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Korea’s “Blind Hiring Act” Takes Effect on July 17, 2019
Earlier in 2019, the National Assembly amended the Fair Hiring Procedure Act (the “FHPA”) to (i) prohibit certain corrupt hiring practices, such as lobbying and offering gifts; and (ii) prohibit...
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New Protections for Employees Dealing with Domestic Violence
The Domestic Violence – Victims Protection Act 2018 is now in force providing rights to employees affected by domestic violence. On 1 April 2019 the Domestic Violence – Victims Protection...
read moreIndia’s Supreme Court allows registered Trade Unions to file application as operational creditors on behalf of members
In a recent ruling, the Supreme Court (the “SC”) resolved a long-standing dispute between JK Jute Mill Mazdoor Morcha (the “Union”) and Juggilal Kamlapat Jute Mills Company Limited (the “Debtor”) by...
read moreUS Immigration Update: H4 Spouses May Lose Employment Authorization
On February 25, 2015, under the Obama Administration, U.S. Department of Homeland Security ("DHS") published a final rule extending employment authorization to certain H-4 dependent spouses of H-1B nonimmigrants who...
read moreAustralia Labor: Unpaid Family and Domestic Violence Leave – The New National Employment Standard
Workplace Relations As from 12 December 2018, a new entitlement of five days’ unpaid family and domestic violence leave has become available to employees as part of the National Employment...
read moreBrexit, Employment & Immigration – The “Common Travel Area”
While nobody can predict the exact outcome of the Brexit negotiations, the UK is likely to leave the European Union at the end of next month (or a date shortly...
read moreKorean Labor Law Update: Workplace Bullying & Harassment
The Korean National Assembly recently passed amendments to the Labor Standards Act (the “LSA”) and the Industrial Accident Compensation Insurance Act addressing workplace bullying and harassment. The amendments will become effective...
read moreThailand Labor: Major Amendments to Thailand’s Labor Protection Act to Take Effect in Early 2019
Thailand’s National Legislative Assembly passed a new act on December 13, 2018, which will amend the current Labor Protection Act (LPA). The new law will become effective 30 days after...
read moreSignificant Changes Expected to Korea’s Occupational Safety and Health Act
The Korean government recently approved a bill significantly amending the Occupational Safety and Health Act (“OSHA”), which is the primary statute governing occupational safety and health in Korea. This bill,...
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