Corporate Relocation: An Employer Perspective

Corporate relocation is common in Thailand. Despite their best intentions, however, many employers find themselves in violation of Thai labor laws during the relocation process. This article explains the steps an employer should follow to ensure that the relocation is in compliance with Thai law.

Under Section 120 of the Labor Protection Act, if the relocation of a company affects the ordinary course of an employee's life or that of his or her family, an employer must adhere to a specific procedure.

First, the employer must notify the employees no less than thirty days prior to relocation.

Second, if an employee chooses not to relocate with the company, that employee must terminate his or her employment contract within thirty days of receipt of the employer's relocation notification.