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[Shanghai] Latest rise keeps minimum pay rates ahead of other regions [Shanghai] Latest rise keeps minimum pay rates ahead of other regions

On July 1, the Shanghai Municipal Human Resources and Social Security Bureau revised the monthly rate to CNY2,690 ($372), up...
06 Jul 2023

[Australia] Changes for businesses from July 1 [Australia] Changes for businesses from July 1

From July 1, 2023, Australia’s National Minimum Wage will increase by 5.75 per cent. The new National Minimum Wage will...
03 Jul 2023

[Australia] Another $25m added to Coles’ unpaid wages bill [Australia] Another $25m added to Coles’ unpaid wages bill

The new announcement leaves the total bill for the supermarket giant's missing wages sitting at a staggering $50 million.
03 Jul 2023

[Australia] Increase in inner-city commuters as banks lead office return [Australia] Increase in inner-city commuters as banks lead office return

Some Australian companies, including National Australia Bank, require senior managers to work from the office while offering hybrid arrangements for...
30 Jun 2023

[China] Shein influencer trip backlash in wake of labour law violations [China] Shein influencer trip backlash in wake of labour law violations

Six influencers were brought to China to tour one of Shein’s factories, innovation centre and warehouse.
30 Jun 2023

[APAC] New Zealand takes top spot in life-work balance ranking [APAC] New Zealand takes top spot in life-work balance ranking

The study comes in the wake of statistics showing that more than three-quarters of employees have experienced burnout in their current roles.
30 Jun 2023

[Singapore] Applying for Employment Pass using a fair recruitment process [Singapore] Applying for Employment Pass using a fair recruitment process

Recruitment based on merit means that employers should follow a fair recruitment process.
29 Jun 2023