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[India] TeamLease launches one-click payroll platform Paylief [India] TeamLease launches one-click payroll platform Paylief

Paylief has seamless integration with leading banking platforms, enabling employers to instantly disburse salaries to employees with a single click.
15 Jun 2023

[India] RBI issues draft security directions for payment system operators [India] RBI issues draft security directions for payment system operators

The draft directions will cover robust governance mechanisms for identifying, assessing, monitoring and managing cyber security risks.
05 Jun 2023

[Australia] Mining giant BHP admits underpayment of 30,000 workers [Australia] Mining giant BHP admits underpayment of 30,000 workers

In a statement to the ASX, BHP said a review suggested rostered employees in Australia have had their leave incorrectly...
02 Jun 2023

[Malaysia] Unified system for expatriate recruitment process [Malaysia] Unified system for expatriate recruitment process

For the first stage, Talent Corp Malaysia Bhd will enhance the development of the existing Xpats Gateway system.
01 Jun 2023

[Australia] Underpayment of hundreds of Sydney hospitality workers discovered [Australia] Underpayment of hundreds of Sydney hospitality workers discovered

A number of the 333 workers discovered to have been exploited were young and vulnerable, according to Fair Work Ombudsman...
27 May 2023

[Nepal] 40% increase in minimum monthly wage for journalists [Nepal] 40% increase in minimum monthly wage for journalists

Under the current legislation in the Working Journalists Act, the minimum monthly wage is NPR 24,600 (around $184).
26 May 2023

[Japan] ¥10,000 monthly benefit for high school children considered [Japan] ¥10,000 monthly benefit for high school children considered

The government is also preparing to double the benefits to ¥30,000 per head for families’ third and later children.
25 May 2023