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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.

No Proof, No Blame: WIPRO Case On Defamatory Remarks In Termination Letter

Exit documentation is often viewed as a simple administrative task, marking the end of an employment relationship. However, it serves a much more important purpose.

India Employment

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BTG Advaya

A Simple Guide To HR Investigations – How To Handle Workplace Issues The Right Way?

Workplace issues are inevitable. Whether it is harassment, discrimination, policy breaches, or interpersonal conflicts, how a company handles these situations reflects its culture and values.

India Employment

BA

BTG Advaya

SC Holds That Employment Bonds, Prohibiting Premature Resignation And For Payment Of Liquidated Damages In Case Of Breach, Are Not Violative Of Section 27 Of Contract Act

The SC in Vijaya Bank & Another v. Prashant B. Narnaware, held that a contractual clause imposing a restriction on an employee's option to resign by subjecting the employee to pay liquidated damages...

India Employment

AP

AZB & Partners

Registration On SHe-Box Portal (Sexual Harassment Electronic Box): An Additional Step Towards Prioritising The Safety And Security Of Women In Indian Workplaces

Pursuant to recent Supreme Court Directions in the case of Aureliano Fernandes v. State of Goa and Others, various state and UT authorities are coming up...

India Employment

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Lexplosion Solutions Private Limited

The After-Hours Boundary: What Employers Must Know About Australia's 'Right To Disconnect'

India Employment

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Lexplosion Solutions Private Limited

Employee Terminations In China: Why It's Tougher Than Ever And How To Get It Right

China Employment

HS

Harris Sliwoski

Managing A Mixed Workforce – A Practical Guide To Converting Employees To Independent Contractors

Hong Kong Employment

LS

Lewis Silkin

Termination During Probation May Now Require Court Approval

Indonesia Employment

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SSEK Law Firm

Understanding Indonesia's Seafarers Employment Agreement (PKL)

Indonesia Employment

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SSEK Law Firm

Indonesia Revamps Work Visa Rules Under New 2025 Immigration Decree

Indonesia Employment

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SSEK Law Firm

Employment Law Updates From Indonesia And The World – Q2 2025

Indonesia Employment

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SSEK Law Firm

Supreme Court: Agent Status Determines Principal Employer Liability Under ESI Act - Designation Irrelevant

India Employment

AP

Argus Partners

Exclusive Jurisdiction Clause In Employment Agreement Is Enforceable

India Employment

BA

BTG Advaya

Non-Compete Clauses In India: Implications From The Mr. Varun Tyagi Judgment

India Employment

BA

BTG Advaya

This Is (Still) China (Video)

China Commercial

HS

Harris Sliwoski

GST On Pens, Papers & Stationery Items: Rates & HSN Codes

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Vakilsearch

GST On Catering Services & Banquet Hall Rates In India

V

Vakilsearch

DeepSeek Facing Legal Challenges In Overseas Market

Worldwide Technology

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Llinks Law Offices

GST On TV Or Television: Latest Rates, HSN Code & Impact

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Vakilsearch

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Related Country Guides

Labour and Employment

Whistleblowing

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

In part one of our investigations double episode, we unpack the technical and legal dimensions of workplace investigations, with a spotlight on whistleblowing.

Australia Employment

KL

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

Labour and Employment Comparative Guide

Labour and Employment Comparative Guide for the jurisdiction of Singapore, check out our comparative guides section to compare across multiple countries

Singapore Employment

WL

WongPartnership LLP

Managing Cross Border Sexual Harassment Investigations In Australia And Asia––10 Key Considerations For Employers (Part 3)

In Part 3 of our series, we'll look at the standard of proof, the conduct of interviews, how each country aims to protect confidentiality and whistleblowers, and privacy.

Worldwide Employment

SS

Seyfarth Shaw LLP

Thailand Strengthens Whistleblower Protections

Thailand Employment

TG

Tilleke & Gibbins

Singapore's Workplace Fairness Act And Its Impact On Women In Workplace (Video)

Singapore Employment

WL

Withers LLP

Why Regulatory Compliance In Australia Is More Than Just A Checkbox

Australia Commercial

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NAVEX

DOJ Signals Renewed Prioritization Of Corporate Enforcement With New Policies Regarding Voluntary Disclosure, Monitors, & Whistleblowers

PC

Perkins Coie LLP

White Collar Crime & Investigations Bulletin

European Union Criminal

KC

Kochhar & Co.

What To Expect In 2025: Employment Law In Australia

Australia Employment

IL

Ius Laboris

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Employee Benefits & Compensation

No Proof, No Blame: WIPRO Case On Defamatory Remarks In Termination Letter

Exit documentation is often viewed as a simple administrative task, marking the end of an employment relationship. However, it serves a much more important purpose.

India Employment

BA

BTG Advaya

The After-Hours Boundary: What Employers Must Know About Australia's 'Right To Disconnect'

Effective 26th August this year, Australia's new workplace right, the ‘right to disconnect' law will extend to employees of small business employers (i.e., those with fewer than 15 employees).

India Employment

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Lexplosion Solutions Private Limited

Managing A Mixed Workforce – A Practical Guide To Converting Employees To Independent Contractors

As economic pressures mount in Hong Kong, many organisations are exploring ways to streamline operations and reduce costs.

Hong Kong Employment

LS

Lewis Silkin

Understanding Indonesia's Seafarers Employment Agreement (PKL)

Indonesia Employment

S

SSEK Law Firm

Employment Law Updates From Indonesia And The World – Q2 2025

Indonesia Employment

S

SSEK Law Firm

MP High Court: Gratuity Claims Cannot Be Defeated By Limitation Periods Or Due To Non-filing Of A Prior Application By An Employee

India Government

AP

Argus Partners

Supreme Court: Agent Status Determines Principal Employer Liability Under ESI Act - Designation Irrelevant

India Employment

AP

Argus Partners

Establishing A Global Capability Centre (GCC) In India: Strategic Considerations And Structuring Pathways

India Commercial

RA

R. Arora & Associates

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

Australia Employment

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Swaab

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Retirement, Superannuation & Pensions

ATO Guidance On Meaning Of Employee For Super Guarantee (SG) Purposes

The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) finalised an update to its income tax ruling regarding the definition of employee to include guidance on SG obligations. Additionally, it has withdrawn Superannuation Guarantee...

AM

Alvarez & Marsal

Major employment law changes – wage theft, penalties & superannuation

From 2025, wage theft becomes a crime, penalties rise, super increases to 12% & payday super starts July 2026—employers must act.

Australia Employment

MD

McCarthy Durie Lawyers

EPFO Update: Simplifying Employee Benefit Management

Since January 2025, pension payouts are also handled centrally through any scheduled bank in India. The same bank details used for PF can be reused for pension claims, provided Aadhaar is linked

India Employment

NP

Nexdigm Private Limited

It depends – Can my superannuation death benefit be paid to my stepchild?

Australia Family

CG

Cooper Grace Ward

Workplace Wrap - July 2025

Australia Employment

KG

K&L Gates LLP

Attachment Of Gratuity Of Deceased Employee For Recovery Of Money From Their Legal Heirs

India Employment

DL

Dentons Link Legal

It depends – Can I make an in-specie contribution to my self-managed superfund?

Australia Employment

CG

Cooper Grace Ward

An Employer's Guide To Pay And Perks In Japan

Japan Employment

IL

Ius Laboris

Is Your Estate Plan Crash-Proof?

Australia Family

KK

Kalus Kenny Intelex

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Outsourcing

Labour and Employment Comparative Guide

Labour and Employment Comparative Guide for the jurisdiction of Singapore, check out our comparative guides section to compare across multiple countries

Singapore Employment

WL

WongPartnership LLP

Transforming Contract Management Through Outsourcing

Ensuring business continuity is essential for any organisation. Contracting plays a significant role in business continuity, and more companies are exploring transformative strategies in this area.

India Commercial

NP

Nexdigm Private Limited

Employee vs. Consultant: Decoding The Nuances And Drafting Effective Consultancy Agreements

Have you ever wondered why some professionals work as permanent employees while others choose the path of independent consulting?

India Employment

BS

B.Samrish & Co.

Decoding Compliances With Reserve Bank Of India's IT Outsourcing Master Direction

India Media & IT

AA

Agama Law Associates

Labour and Employment Comparative Guide

Vietnam Employment

LT

Le & Tran

Labour and Employment Comparative Guide

Japan Employment

IG

Iwata Godo

RBI's Directions On Digital Lending Signal A Major Overhaul In IT Outsourcing

AP

AK & Partners

Perspectives: Transforming In-House Legal Teams In Asia

Worldwide Employment

K

Konexo

New rights for independent contractor in unfair arrangements

Australia Employment

HR

Holding Redlich

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Latest Videos

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

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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

Singapore's Workplace Fairness Act And Its Impact On Women In Workplace (Video)

WL

Withers LLP

Fostering Awareness Among Employees On Insider Trading Compliance (Video)

CP

Corporate Professionals

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