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Revised to reflect changes to the statutory industrial action ballot rules that take effect on 25 August 2026, including the introduction of electronic and hybrid voting methods.
The OSH Code extends employers’ health and safety obligations from “workers” to all “employees” and introduces new compliance requirements, including appointment letters and free health examinations, while the SS Code updates the framework for compensation for occupational injuries and diseases, among other changes.
Updated to reflect the new Labour Codes, and in particular the Industrial Relations Code 2020, with key changes including mandatory trade union recognition through a negotiating union or council, a mandatory grievance redressal committee for certain establishments, and a restructured three-tier dispute-resolution machinery with new tribunals.
Effective 1 August 2026, the maximum monthly insurable income for social security and health insurance contributions increased.
Two new FAQs have been added addressing the business benefits of pay transparency and how the Directive affects employers' ability to set pay.
New information on seconded workers has been added.
The global temporary (agency) workers comparative table has been expanded to include China as a new jurisdiction.
New information on income tax has been included.
New information on maximum monetary penalties for offences under the model Work Health and Safety Act has been added.
New information on temporary agency workers has been added.
HR practices and employment law in countries outside the USA, along with global HR issues.