In Part 3 of our series, we’ll look at the standard of proof, the conduct of interviews, how each country aims to protect confidentiality and whistleblowers, and privacy....more
6/17/2025
/ Asia ,
Australia ,
Confidentiality Agreements ,
Cross-Border ,
Data Privacy ,
Employee Rights ,
Employees ,
Employer Liability Issues ,
Employer Responsibilities ,
International Labor Laws ,
Privacy Laws ,
Sexual Harassment ,
Whistleblower Protection Policies ,
Whistleblowers ,
Workplace Investigations
The year 2024 witnessed various changes in employment law in the People's Republic of China. This article summarizes the key developments from the past year and offers an outlook on the changes we have seen and further...more
6/5/2025
/ China ,
Data Privacy ,
Employee Rights ,
Employees ,
Employer Liability Issues ,
Government Agencies ,
International Labor Laws ,
Labor Reform ,
New Legislation ,
Pensions ,
Retirement ,
Unemployment Insurance ,
Workplace Safety
In Part 2 of our series, we’ll look at who forms part of an investigation team, how location affects which laws apply to an investigation, notification and timing requirements. (Part 1 covers the definition of ‘workplace’...more
5/29/2025
/ Asia Pacific ,
Australia ,
China ,
Cross-Border ,
Employees ,
Employer Liability Issues ,
Employment Discrimination ,
Hong Kong ,
Hostile Environment ,
International Labor Laws ,
Policies and Procedures ,
Sexual Harassment ,
Singapore ,
Whistleblowers ,
Workplace Investigations
Seyfarth recently hosted a webinar entitled ‘Managing Cross-Border Sexual Harassment Investigations in Australia and Asia’, addressing the practical considerations that employers should be aware of when investigating...more
5/15/2025
/ Asia Pacific ,
Australia ,
China ,
Cross-Border ,
Employee Rights ,
Employees ,
Employer Liability Issues ,
Employment Discrimination ,
Hong Kong ,
Hostile Environment ,
International Labor Laws ,
Investigations ,
Jurisdiction ,
Privacy Laws ,
Sexual Harassment ,
Singapore
The year 2024 brought about notable changes in employment law in Hong Kong. This article provides a brief overview of the key developments that occurred over the past year and a look forward at the expected changes as we...more
1/6/2025
/ Diversity and Inclusion Standards (D&I) ,
Employees ,
Employer Liability Issues ,
Employment Contract ,
Hiring & Firing ,
Hong Kong ,
Independent Contractors ,
International Labor Laws ,
Labor Reform ,
Minimum Wage ,
Regulatory Requirements ,
Visas ,
Wage and Hour
The landscape of transgender employment laws is evolving globally, with various jurisdictions adopting laws that ensure inclusivity and non-discrimination in the workplace. This area is one of the most complex issues in...more
12/17/2024
/ Diversity and Inclusion Standards (D&I) ,
Employees ,
Employer Liability Issues ,
Employment Litigation ,
Gender Discrimination ,
Gender Identity ,
International Labor Laws ,
LGBTQ ,
Sex Discrimination ,
Sexual Orientation ,
Sexual Orientation Discrimination ,
Transgender
There is a global call for greater transparency around employee pay. For multinational organizations, tracking the ever-changing global pay equity reporting obligations can pose daunting challenges. To simplify the process,...more
Seyfarth Synopsis: The use of contracting arrangements is widespread; however, around the world, we are seeing trends suggesting this type of work arrangement may become more restricted, higher cost or higher risk to...more
9/11/2023
/ Australia ,
Background Screening Services ,
Contractors ,
Employee Rights ,
Employer Liability Issues ,
Foreign Jurisdictions ,
Hiring & Firing ,
Independent Contractors ,
Labor Code ,
Wage and Hour ,
Wages
In part three of our four-part series on Reductions in Force in Asia Pacific, we looked at severance costs and benefits, key timing challenges, and consultation with employees or employee representatives....more
In a previous blog, we summarized the recent case of Groff v. Dejoy, where the U.S. Supreme Court unanimously clarified the undue hardship standard under Title VII, a federal law in the United States that prohibits employment...more
7/19/2023
/ Civil Rights Act ,
Corporate Counsel ,
De Minimus Doctrine ,
Employer Liability Issues ,
Groff v DeJoy ,
Multinationals ,
Reasonable Accommodation ,
Religious Accommodation ,
Religious Discrimination ,
SCOTUS ,
Title VII ,
Undue Hardship ,
USPS
In part two of our series on Reductions in Force in Asia Pacific, we addressed the importance of restructuring rationale, employee selection and redeployment, and consultation with employees or employee representatives. In...more
Seyfarth Synopsis: Seyfarth recently hosted a webinar entitled Asia-Pacific Reductions in Force: Ten Things to Look Out for, addressing the practical issues employers should be aware of when restructuring in APAC. We shared...more
There is a global call for greater transparency around employee pay. For multinational organizations, tracking the ever-changing global pay equity reporting obligations can pose daunting challenges. To simplify the process,...more