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[Malaysia] Recognition for sign language interpreters in Gig Worker Bill [Malaysia] Recognition for sign language interpreters in Gig Worker Bill

The Malaysian Sign Language Interpreters and Translators National Organisation (JUPEBIM) called the government’s move “timely and progressive”.  
25 Aug 2025

[Pakistan] Salary deduction to support flood relief efforts announced [Pakistan] Salary deduction to support flood relief efforts announced

This move is a response to devastating monsoon floods that struck multiple districts in KP, including Battagram, Bajaur, and Mansehra.
25 Aug 2025

[Australia] Millions gain right to disconnect as new workplace laws take effect [Australia] Millions gain right to disconnect as new workplace laws take effect

The new laws give millions of workers the legal right to refuse work calls and emails outside paid working hours.
24 Aug 2025

[Bangladesh] Government will include domestic workers in new labour law [Bangladesh] Government will include domestic workers in new labour law

Mr Shafiquzzaman made the remarks on August 20 while addressing the National Coordination Meeting on Domestic Workers’ Rights, in Dhaka....
22 Aug 2025

[Australia] NAB admits $130 million impact of ‘payroll issues’ [Australia] NAB admits $130 million impact of ‘payroll issues’

The news comes five years after NAB first commenced a payroll review, which led to it repaying millions to underpaid...
18 Aug 2025

[Singapore] Top country in Asia for work-life balance [Singapore] Top country in Asia for work-life balance

The Global Life-Work Balance Index considered a number of factors, including working hours, statutory annual leave, minimum statutory sick pay...
12 Aug 2025

[New Zealand] Businesses owe $1.4bn unpaid GST and PAYE from 2025 tax year [New Zealand] Businesses owe $1.4bn unpaid GST and PAYE from 2025 tax year

Of the 2025 figure, $432.9m relates to employer activities and $1.047b to GST. Just over $66m of this debt was...
07 Aug 2025