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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.

Use Of AI And Automation In The Workplace To Be Regulated In NSW Under Further WHS Reforms

On 6 August 2025, the NSW Government introduced the Workers Compensation Legislation Amendment (Reform and Modernisation) Bill 2025 (Bill) which proposes amendments to the Work Health and Safety Act 2011 (NSW) (WHS Act), representing the third round of changes to the WHS Act in 2025 alone.

Australia Employment

KL

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

Understanding India's Employment-Linked Incentive (ELI) Schemes

On July 1, 2025, the Government of India approved the Employment Linked Incentive (ELI) for rollout from August 1, 2025, a scheme designed to support employment generation, enhance employability, and strengthen social security across all sectors, with a particular emphasis on the manufacturing sector.

India Employment

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Anhad Law

Telangana Rolls Out Operational Relaxations For Commercial Establishments

In a significant move, the Government of Telangana, has vide notification dated July 5, 2025, rolled out certain relaxations for commercial establishments in the State by exempting them from select provisions of the Telangana Shops and Establishments Act, 1988.

India Employment

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JSA

The High Court Of Madras Upholds An Employer's Right To Cancel Conditional Employment Offers Based On Material Discrepancies

In an important ruling that underscores the importance of honesty and transparency in the hiring process, the Hon'ble High Court of Madras ("Madras HC") in P. Karthikeyan vs. The General Manager, State Bank of India and Ors.

India Employment

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JSA

A Landmark Move Towards Comprehensive Child Protection: Draft Maharashtra Child Labour Amendment Rules 2025

India Employment

IL

IndiaLaw LLP

Significant Changes To Korea's Union Act Expected Imminently

South Korea Employment

IL

Ius Laboris

Wrongful Dismissal In Hong Kong: Lessons For Employers Across Asia

Hong Kong Employment

WL

Withers LLP

Karnataka Gig Workers Ordinance 2025: Pioneering Protections And Employer Challenges

India Employment

AL

Anhad Law

AKP Corporate & Compliance Digest August 11, 2025

India Employment

AP

AK & Partners

Employees' State Insurance Corporation Launches Special Scheme For Voluntary Registration

India Employment

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JSA

Understanding your workers' compensation rights for musculoskeletal injuries

Australia Employment

HP

Hall Payne Lawyers

High Court raises the bar on genuine redundancy: Implications of Helensburgh Coal v Bartley & Ors

Australia Employment

MO

Mellor Olsson Lawyers

Dismissal upheld: employee breaches employer's directions while recovering from illness

Australia Employment

CG

Cooper Grace Ward

Digital Signatures In Employment Contracts

Worldwide Employment

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Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

DeepSeek Facing Legal Challenges In Overseas Market

Worldwide Technology

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Llinks Law Offices

How To Check Indian Patent Application Status?

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Vakilsearch

《上市公司重大资产重组管理办法》新法修订要点解析与实务影响

China Commercial

AB

AnJie Broad Law Firm

2025香港稳定币牌照申请深度剖析（上）

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Tian Yuan Law Firm

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

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Vakilsearch

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Retirement, Superannuation & Pensions

Penalty For SBI Employee In Sexual Harassment Matter Against A Customer

The Chhattisgarh High Court has upheld the disciplinary action against an employee of State Bank of India (SBI) who was accused of misconduct towards a female customer at the bank and sexual harassment, thereby affirming the penalty of stoppage of two increments with cumulative effect.

India Employment

SR

S.S. Rana & Co. Advocates

Safeguarding Employment Rights Of Workers With Acquired Disabilities: Supreme Court's Progressive Ruling In Ch. Joseph v. TSRTC

The Supreme Court of India in Ch. Joseph v. Telangana State Road Transport Corporation (2025 INSC 920) has set aside the medical retirement of a bus driver who was declared colour blind during service.

India Employment

IL

IndiaLaw LLP

India-UK Double Contributions Convention (DCC) For Social Security

After the successful conclusion of negotiations on a trade deal announced on 6 May 2025, United Kingdom (the UK) and India have signed a Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) on 24 July 2025.

India Employment

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Nexdigm Private Limited

Australia's Workplace Thresholds And Limits For The New Financial Year

Australia Employment

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Ius Laboris

New OJK Circular Sets Reporting Standards For Pension Funds In Indonesia

Indonesia Employment

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SSEK Law Firm

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

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Alvarez & Marsal

Major employment law changes – wage theft, penalties & superannuation

Australia Employment

MD

McCarthy Durie Lawyers

EPFO Update: Simplifying Employee Benefit Management

India Employment

NP

Nexdigm Private Limited

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

Australia Family

CG

Cooper Grace Ward

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Whistleblowing

The Silent Heroes: Understanding Whistleblowers In India

A whistleblower is an individual who exposes illegal, unethical, or harmful activities within an organization.

India Employment

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S.S. Rana & Co. Advocates

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)

Worldwide Employment

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Seyfarth Shaw LLP

Thailand Strengthens Whistleblower Protections

Thailand Employment

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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

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Perkins Coie LLP

White Collar Crime & Investigations Bulletin

European Union Criminal

KC

Kochhar & Co.

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Outsourcing

Why India, Why Now – And How To Enter It Smartly

Fast forward 10 months: they now run a 20-member team across 3 cities, fully compliant, operationally efficient—and still don't have a registered entity. How? They chose a smarter India entry strategy.

India Commercial

RA

R. Arora & Associates

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

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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

India Employment

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B.Samrish & Co.

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

India Media & IT

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Agama Law Associates

Labour and Employment Comparative Guide

Vietnam Employment

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Le & Tran

Labour and Employment Comparative Guide

Japan Employment

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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

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Konexo

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Employment Litigation/ Tribunals

The High Court Of Madras Upholds An Employer's Right To Cancel Conditional Employment Offers Based On Material Discrepancies

In an important ruling that underscores the importance of honesty and transparency in the hiring process, the Hon'ble High Court of Madras ("Madras HC") in P. Karthikeyan vs. The General Manager, State Bank of India and Ors.

India Employment

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JSA

Receiving a WorkCover Notice of Assessment – Queensland

Qld workers should get legal advice before responding to a Notice of Assessment, as it affects compensation & common law rights.

Australia Employment

HP

Hall Payne Lawyers

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

Non-compete clauses are commonly included in employment contracts around the world. Such clauses are meant to prevent employees from jumping ship to a rival company...

India Employment

BA

BTG Advaya

FWC says fighting in the workplace can be justified

Australia Employment

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Kennedys

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

Australia Employment

KL

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

Employment law, litigation: High Court expands scope for damages in termination cases: Elisha v Vision Australia Ltd

Australia Employment

MD

McCarthy Durie Lawyers

保华月刊 - 2024 7月刊第81期 - 劳动新规详解

China Employment

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Baohua Law Firm

Supreme Court Rules On Enforceability Of Employment Bonds In India

India Employment

AP

AZB & Partners

Termination And Dismissal In Malaysia: What Employers Need To Know

Malaysia Employment

Aqran Vijandran Advocates & Solicitors

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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)

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Corporate Professionals

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