The past year has seen a slew of developments in the area of employment law across the region. These range from the introduction of new legislation and regulations, amendments to existing legal frameworks, developments in policy, and new case law. For employers, particularly those with operations across jurisdictions, this has proven a greater challenge in terms of keeping ahead of developments and ensuring regulatory compliance.
In this year-end publication, we review the major developments in employment law over the course of 2024 in selected regional jurisdictions, highlighting the changes that employers should be aware of. Staying ahead of the curve, we also look to the year ahead in 2025 to discern major trends and developments that may be expected. The jurisdictions covered are:
- Cambodia
- Indonesia
- Malaysia
- Myanmar
- Philippines
- Singapore
- Thailand
- Vietnam
We also aim to keep you informed and up to date on important changes in the employment industry in 2025. If you have any queries or matters to discuss, please feel free to contact our regional employment law team.
For more information, click here to read the full Regional Guide.
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Please note also that whilst the information in this publication is correct to the best of our knowledge and belief at the time of writing, it is only intended to provide a general guide to the subject matter and should not be treated as legal advice or a substitute for specific professional advice for any particular course of action as such information may not suit your specific business and operational requirements. You should seek legal advice for your specific situation. In addition, the information in this publication does not create any relationship, whether legally binding or otherwise. Rajah & Tann Asia and its member firms do not accept, and fully disclaim, responsibility for any loss or damage which may result from accessing or relying on the information in this publication.
