How Will AI Change The Workplace? (Video)

On 3 March 2026, Manpower Minister Dr Tan See Leng announced that Singapore will raise its statutory retirement age to 64 and re‑employment age to 69 with effect from 1 July 2026.

Singapore's Employment Claims Tribunal has published its first twelve written decisions since 2019, establishing five fundamental principles that reshape employer obligations beyond mere contractual compliance.

Probationary periods are commonly used across Asia to assess a new employee’s suitability for a role. However, the rules vary between jurisdictions, including whether probation is permitted...

This change announced by Singapore's Ministry of Manpower (MoM), is applicable to new Employment Pass applicants.

Multinational employers managing payroll across Asia face significant compliance complexity due to varying social security frameworks. This comparative analysis examines the key differences in worker coverage, contribution rates, and compliance requirements across five major jurisdictions. Understanding these distinctions is essential for organizations navigating cross-border employment obligations in the region.

On 3 March 2026, Manpower Minister Dr Tan See Leng announced that Singapore will raise its statutory retirement age to 64 and re‑employment age to 69 with effect from 1 July 2026.

Sick leave entitlements across South-East Asia vary significantly by jurisdiction, creating compliance challenges for regional employers. This analysis examines the contrasting statutory frameworks governing paid sick leave in Malaysia and Singapore, highlighting critical differences in how entitlements accrue, when they apply, and what employers must track to ensure compliance with each country's employment laws.

The case of Smile Inc provides helpful clarification as to the scope of claims based on an employee's implied duties.

The Shared Parental Leave (SPL) scheme in Singapore allows both parents to share the responsibility of caregiving for a newborn child.

Singapore's rapid economic development since it gained independence in 1965 is well documented. This economic success, combined with the country's lightly regulated business environment...

The Minimum Wage Council under the Ministry of Employment and Labor (MOEL) has set the 2026 minimum wage at KRW 10,320 per hour, a 2.9% increase from the current 2025 rate of KRW 10,030.

On 21 March 2025, the New Federal Law for the Protection of Personal Data in Possession of Private Parties came into effect, superseding and repealing the prior data protection law.

As US state legislatures conclude their 2026 sessions, artificial intelligence regulation has transitioned from an emerging policy area to a mainstream compliance obligation. This comprehensive analysis examines the patchwork of enacted AI legislation across consumer transparency, healthcare, and employment sectors, revealing what businesses operating across state lines must prioritize in the second half of the year.

The European Union has introduced a groundbreaking directive aimed at transforming the gig economy by establishing new protections for platform workers.

These shifts are increasing both transparency and risk, with closer monitoring of visitor activity, evolving 'permanent establishment' rules...

The part of the proposal that has gotten the most public attention is a gradual increase in the retirement age from 62 to 64. There is much more to the plan, however.

The International Court of Justice has issued a landmark advisory opinion confirming that the right to strike is protected under ILO Convention No. 87, a treaty Australia ratified in 1973. While this opinion doesn't immediately change Australian domestic law, it creates a significant new reference point that unions may leverage in litigation, enterprise bargaining, and industrial relations reform discussions. Australian employers face potential challenges to existing Fair Work Act restrictions on protected

In Japan, standard working hours are limited to eight hours per day and 40 hours per week.

Termination of employment in Israel can be for any good reason.

From 27 June 2021, companies can use the European Commission's long-awaited new standard contractual clauses as an appropriate safeguard for transferring personal data to countries...