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Employment law and labour law articles and thought leadership, podcasts, videos and webinars from expert sources across the legal world. Explore articles covering topics such as Discrimination, Employee Benefits and Compensation, Health and Safety, Unfair/Wrongful Dismissal, Whistleblowing, Employment Rights, Outsourcing and Redundancy.

Indian Labour Laws And Changing Work Nature

Labour is a subject in the Concurrent List under the Constitution of India, where both the Central & State Governments are competent to enact legislation.

India Employment

MC

MAHESHWARI & CO. Advocates & Legal Consultants

ELB E-Bulletin - January 2026 | Volume VIII | Issue I

This e-Bulletin covers regulatory developments, case law updates and insights into industry practices that impact businesses from a sector agnostic standpoint...

India Employment

KC

Khaitan & Co LLP

Litigation Update: Woman Subjected To Harassment By An Outsider Can Approach ICC Under POSH

The Supreme Court in Dr. Sohail Malik v. Union of India & Anr., has clarified the jurisdiction of Internal Complaints Committees ("ICC") under the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013 ("POSH Act").

India Employment

MH

Mansukhlal Hiralal & Co.

Navigating India's New Labour Codes – What Employers Need To Know

As of November 21, 2025, the Labour Codes represent a major change for India in terms of their labour and employment law regime, impacting over 29 central labour law statutes.

India Employment

KS

King, Stubb & Kasiva

Webinar: Unravelling The Myths Of Japanese Employment Law - Is Termination Really Difficult In Japan?

Worldwide Employment

Vanguard Lawyers Tokyo

Valentine's Day in the Workplace (2026 Edition)

Australia Employment

S

Swaab

Pundits split over NSW workers' compensation reform

Australia Employment

S

Swaab

Upcoming Changes To South Australian Labour Hire Licensing Laws

Australia Employment

PA

Piper Alderman

Is It Ever Legal For An Employer To Reduce An Employee's Salary?

Australia Employment

S

Swaab

Working (Entirely) From Home: Not A Right 'Without Caveat'

Australia Employment

GC

Gilchrist Connell

Work-Related Injuries In China In The Age Of Remote Work

China Employment

RC

R&P China Lawyers

PaperCut Case Puts Hybrid-work Policy Back In The spotlight

Australia Employment

S

Swaab

Bahrain's Mandatory Enhanced Wage Protection System (WPS) - Key Changes For Employers Effective February 2026

India Employment

NP

Nexdigm Private Limited

Employment Law Updates From Indonesia And The World – Q4 2025

Indonesia Employment

S

SSEK Law Firm

Contract Repudiation: What Exactly Is It?

Australia Commercial

SL

Stonegate Legal

对赌规则的最新司法走向——浅析《公司法司法解释（征求意见稿）》

China Commercial

JT

Beijing Jincheng Tongda & Neal Law Firm

Cracking The Code: The New Labour Laws At A Glance

India Employment

AP

Argus Partners

Beyond Stay Or Leave: How MNCs Are Recalibrating Their China Strategy (Video)

China Commercial

AM

Alvarez & Marsal

中国・EU商工会議所が知財協力を協議　外資企業の知財保護と協力強化を確認

K

Kangxin

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Labour and Employment

Discrimination, Disability & Sexual Harassment

ELB E-Bulletin - January 2026 | Volume VIII | Issue I

This e-Bulletin covers regulatory developments, case law updates and insights into industry practices that impact businesses from a sector agnostic standpoint...

India Employment

KC

Khaitan & Co LLP

Litigation Update: Woman Subjected To Harassment By An Outsider Can Approach ICC Under POSH

The Supreme Court in Dr. Sohail Malik v. Union of India & Anr., has clarified the jurisdiction of Internal Complaints Committees ("ICC") under the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013 ("POSH Act").

India Employment

MH

Mansukhlal Hiralal & Co.

Valentine's Day in the Workplace (2026 Edition)

The culture of the workplace should inform the practical approach to be adopted by the employer.

Australia Employment

S

Swaab

Higher general damages awards for sexual harassment claims are here to stay

Australia Employment

GC

Gilchrist Connell

Reimagining Compensation Under The Motor Vehicles Act: Allahabad High Court Holds Permanently Disabled Minor Entitled To Wages Of A Skilled Workman

India Employment

IL

IndiaLaw LLP

Thailand Launches System For Takedown Of Online Sexual Harassment Content

Thailand Employment

TG

Tilleke & Gibbins

Hong Kong's Court Of Final Appeal Confirms Tort Of Harassment And Expands Employers' Rights To Injunctive Relief

Hong Kong Employment

LS

Lewis Silkin

Flexible Work Refusals After Chandler v Westpac: Takeaway For Hong Kong Employers

Worldwide Employment

LS

Lewis Silkin

Part 1: Hong Kong's Gig Economy

Hong Kong Employment

LS

Lewis Silkin

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Employment Litigation/ Tribunals

ELB E-Bulletin - January 2026 | Volume VIII | Issue I

This e-Bulletin covers regulatory developments, case law updates and insights into industry practices that impact businesses from a sector agnostic standpoint...

India Employment

KC

Khaitan & Co LLP

Pundits split over NSW workers' compensation reform

Employers should remain consistent and vigilant in ensuring that psychological safety is kept in the workplace.

Australia Employment

S

Swaab

Working (Entirely) From Home: Not A Right 'Without Caveat'

Work Commission upheld an employer's dismissal of an employee who insisted on working entirely from home.

Australia Employment

GC

Gilchrist Connell

Notifications/Amendments Under Shops And Establishments Legislations

India Employment

AP

AZB & Partners

Delhi HC Upholds Validity Of Provident Law Provisions On International Workers

India Employment

AP

AZB & Partners

Industrial Dispute Redressal In India: Transitional Challenges Under The Industrial Relations Code, 2020

India Employment

C

Clasis Law

India Labour Law Reforms 2026: Key Developments And Compliance Updates

India Employment

AL

Anhad Law

Gig Worker Strikes In India: Labour Law Implications And Compliance Risks For Digital Platforms

India Employment

AL

Aarna Law

External workplace investigation reports do not automatically attract privilege

Australia Employment

HR

Holding Redlich

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Whistleblowing

Strengthening Corporate Defences Against Corruption In Singapore: Practical Takeaways

As Singapore continues to strengthen its enforcement posture, corruption risk has become an increasingly central concern for boards, senior management and in-house legal teams.

Singapore Criminal

WL

Withers LLP

Why Your Whistleblower Policy Won't Protect You In Court

In a recent shareholder derivative action, defense counsel presented what appeared to be a robust governance framework: a board-approved whistleblower policy, comprehensive compliance documentation...

India Commercial

AA

Agama Law Associates

Japan Tightens Data-Privacy Rules And Expands Cross-border Enforcement, Raising Compliance Risks

Although domestic enforcement volumes in Japan remain modest in some areas compared with overseas authorities, actions by foreign regulators against Japanese companies...

AO

A&O Shearman

Why Independent Directors Fail The Whistleblower Test

India Employment

AA

Agama Law Associates

How Dismissed Whistleblower Complaints Become Prosecution Evidence

India Employment

AA

Agama Law Associates

Labour and Employment Comparative Guide

Bangladesh Employment

The Legal Circle

ASIC Report 827 On Whistleblowing Practices Of 134 Surveyed Companies: How Does Your Company Stack Up?

Australia Commercial

KL

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

《联合早报》说法识法：公共场所摄录他人不动歪心思不违法

Singapore Privacy

DM

Duane Morris LLP

Federal Court Sets The Penalty For Victimisation: ASIC v TerraCom Ltd (No 3)

Australia Employment

KL

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

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Unfair/ Wrongful Dismissal

Unfair dismissal claim fails after employee refuses return to office direction

Recent decision confirms employers can lawfully require workplace attendance & refusal may justify dismissal.

Australia Employment

PP

Pointon Partners

Labour and Employment Comparative Guide

Labour and Employment Comparative Guide for the jurisdiction of Bangladesh, check out our comparative guides section to compare across multiple countries

Bangladesh Employment

The Legal Circle

Compliance Check: Malaysia: Navigating Unfair Dismissal Claims

Unfair dismissal remains one of the most common employment disputes in Malaysia. Under the Industrial Relations Act 1967 (IRA), employees who believe they have been dismissed...

Malaysia Employment

KL

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

Forced To Quit? The Hidden Cost Of Poor Investigations.

Australia Employment

CG

Clifford Gouldson Lawyers

Reforms To The General Protections Dismissal Process And Other Processes Of The Fair Work Commission

Australia Employment

CO

Carroll & O'Dea

Clarifying misconceptions of abandonment of employment

Australia Employment

BP

Bartier Perry

Can an employer refuse your resignation?

Australia Employment

HP

Hall Payne Lawyers

"I had cancer and they sacked me. That's disability discrimination". Which case won?

Australia Employment

S

Stacks Law Firm

Can You Dismiss An Employee For Looking For Another Job?

Australia Employment

S

Swaab

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Latest Videos

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OSH Code 2020 Explained | Occupational Safety, Health & Working Conditions Code (Video)

IL

IndiaLaw LLP

Fair Work Commission Backs Employee in Remote Work Dispute with Westpac

M

McCabes

It depends – What happens when you fail to meet your minimum pension payment from a superfund?

CG

Cooper Grace Ward

Beyond Borders - Episode 10: What You Need To Know About Singapore Employment Law (Podcast)

LS

Lewis Silkin

Negotiation Tips When Facing Layoff (Video)

WL

Withers LLP

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