The Labour Advisory Board (LAB) in Hong Kong has agreed to relax the "418" requirement, using aggregate working hours of four weeks with a 68-hour threshold.
This review is part of the labour support initiatives from the Chief Executive's 2023 Policy Address.
In the judgment of Shopee Singapore Pte Ltd v. Lim Teck Yong [2024] SGHC 29, the High Court of Singapore explored the balance between enforcing restrictive covenants in employment contracts and preserving an individual's right to work.
The judgment critically examines the enforceability of non-competition and non-solicitation clauses, underscoring the necessity for these covenants to protect legitimate business interests without overly restricting the employee's future employment opportunities.
On 5 January 2024, the Government enacted the so-called Karin Law (in honour of Karin Bolaños, a worker who tragically took her own life after falling victim to workplace harassment) against workplace harassment.
The law applies to all companies, regardless of size, and includes regulations relevant to the State Administration and its multiple agencies.
It aims to set a legal framework for a safe and healthy work environment, not only punishing workplace and sexual harassment but also preventing them with education and protocols.
On 10 January 2024, the U.S. Department of Labor published a final rule on employee or independent contractor status under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).
On 17 November 2023, the New York Governor signed Bill S4516 into law.
It amends Section 5-336 of the New York General Obligations Law with immediate effect and further restricts the use of nondisclosure agreements concerning the resolution of employment discrimination, harassment, and retaliation claims.
It applies to all agreements signed or entered into after 17 November 2023.
On 18 September 2023, the Government issued Decree No. 70/2023/ND-CP, amending, with immediate effect, Decree No. 152 on foreign employees working in Viet Nam, aiming to streamline the recruitment process of foreign workers.