Publications

The Asia-Pacific members of the Employment Law Alliance (ELA) have come together to prepare this publication designed to provide insights into hiring remote workers in several Asia-Pacific jurisdictions. The expert lawyers of the ELA address frequently asked questions such as “whether it is possible for a foreign entity to hire remote workers in the relevant jurisdiction” and “the common risks associated with hiring remote workers”.

As the situation is constantly evolving, we are providing weekly updates to our readers. This is the fifteenth edition and includes updates from Hong Kong and Taiwan.

As the situation is constantly evolving, we are providing weekly updates to our readers. This is the fourteenth edition and includes updates from Hong Kong.

As the situation is constantly evolving, we are providing weekly updates to our readers. This is the thirteenth edition and includes updates from Japan.

As the situation is constantly evolving, we are providing weekly updates to our readers. This is the twelfth edition and includes updates from Philippines and Taiwan.

As the situation is constantly evolving, we are providing weekly updates to our readers. This is the tenth edition and includes updates from Hong Kong and Philippines.

As the situation is constantly evolving, we are providing weekly updates to our readers. This is the ninth edition and includes updates from Hong Kong, Japan and Philippines.

As the situation is constantly evolving, we are providing weekly updates to our readers. This is the eighth edition and includes updates from Hong Kong, Philippines and Thailand.

As the situation is constantly evolving, we are providing weekly updates to our readers. This is the seventh edition and includes updates from Hong Kong, Philippines and Taiwan.

In this white paper, the ELA members from the Latin America region have provided answers to the most important questions that companies need to address during the pandemic. This is a guide for employers, listing the appropriate actions they must take in order to meet the needs of their employees, while also making important choices necessary to keep business moving forward.

In this white paper, the ELA members from 35 jurisdictions across Europe have provided answers to the most pressing questions regarding how different countries are managing the pandemic and taking steps toward recovery. This is a guide for European employers, listing the appropriate actions they must take in order to meet the needs of their employees, while also making important choices necessary to keep business moving forward.

As the situation is constantly evolving, we are providing weekly updates to our readers. This is the sixth edition and includes updates from Hong Kong, Japan, Philippines, Taiwan and Thailand.

As the situation is constantly evolving, we are providing weekly updates to our readers. This is the fifth edition and includes updates from Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore and Thailand.

As the situation is constantly evolving, we are providing weekly updates to our readers. This is the fourth edition and includes updates from Hong Kong, Japan, Philippines, Taiwan & Thailand.

In this white paper, the ELA members from the Latin America region have provided answers to the important questions regarding tax relief offered due to the pandemic. This is a guide for employers to assist in making important decisions necessary to keep business moving forward.

As the situation is constantly evolving, we are providing weekly updates to our readers. This is the third edition and includes updates from Hong Kong, Japan, Taiwan and Thailand.

As the situation is constantly evolving, we are providing weekly updates to our readers. This is the second edition and includes updates from Hong Kong, Japan and Taiwan.

To assist our clients, the Employment Law Alliance’s APAC member firms have put together a set of FAQs to deal with some of the more common questions we have been asked relating to the new policies / advisories which have been issued in our respective jurisdictions as well as cost cutting measures which can be implemented to manage the cost of doing business.

In this white paper, the ELA members from the Latin America region have provided answers to the most important questions that companies need to address during the pandemic. This is a guide for employers, listing the appropriate actions they must take in order to meet the needs of their employees, while also making important choices necessary to keep business moving forward.

Our global network of local labor and employment experts in Europe have compiled this European employment law resource for global employers who want information on cross border service provisions in Europe.

Multi-national corporate leaders and HR Executives will find the answers to their top employment law questions in this Asia Pacific employment law resource.

WongPartnership LLP, together with Asia-Pacific members of the Employment Law Alliance (“ELA”), have come together to prepare this publication designed to provide a guide to the termination practices and provisions across 22 jurisdictions in the Asia-Pacific region.

This publication is designed to provide a handy overview of the family leave provisions across 18 jurisdictions in the Asia Pacific region.

A report by the Employment Law Alliance October 2017

The Employment Law Alliance (ELA), the world’s largest network of labor, employment and immigration attorneys, recently honored Francisca Corti of Chile-based law firm Carey as its “Sheldon N. Sandler Award” recipient.

The Employment Law Alliance (ELA) is proud to present its first newsletter from the ELA MEA (Middle East and Africa) Region.

Depending on where you conduct business, September can be significant for different reasons. If you are in the United States, September is often associated with Back to School. In Austria, this September rolled out the amendments to the Austrian Act on Working time and the Act on Rest Periods, giving employers new parameters for overtime and increasing opportunities for flextime.

For many regions, the month of August signals the end of family excursions while on holiday and summer vacation travel. Yet many human resource executives and General Counsel will agree that issues such as flex time, parental leave, immigration and the gig economy’s mobile workforce do not take a holiday. This issue will help you better understand employment law so that you can stay in compliance on subjects such as: Employee Data Privacy; Reporting Systems for Whistleblowing; Employee Mobility

The FIFA World Cup 2018 in Russia certainly brought some surprises this summer as well-known champions fell and other teams took us by surprise as they rose as the new champions. More than once, it has been suggested that sports can often mirror life. In the fast-paced world of business, we sometimes stumble or are caught off guard with an employment law issue that poses a risk to our strategic plan, budget or brand.  Our Global Client Newsletter fortifies your game plan with guidelines to navig

During the past year, members of the ELA have contributed to surveys on sexual harassment in the workplace and each region presented a unique perspective based on the prevalence of incidences in their jurisdiction. Last month, the 107th Session of the International Labour Organization’s conference in Geneva formed a Standard-Setting Committee on Violence and Harassment in the Word of Work and pledged to propose standards which they hope to present for adoption at next year’s convention. While th

In many regions of the world, the month of May is thought of as the start to summer. So, with the sunny season approaching our Employment Law Alliance newsletter is here to provide you with the latest and most important insights from across the globe. In many countries, labor & employment law is not only shaped by laws and regulations but also by the courts. With a considerable number of jurisdictions operating special courts for labor and employment law cases, updating you on the most current

Having completed the first quarter of 2018 our current newsletter again brings you fifteen powerful insights from our ELA regions across the globe. In the last weeks and months, we saw the #MeToo movement developing a worldwide impact reaching far beyond America, not only the European continent but also in other parts of the world. So, it comes as no surprise that we again feature this important development in our newsletter.

2018 is already proving to be an impactful year from a global perspective. The Olympic Winter Games in Pyeongchang, South Korea, have brought us together to celebrate our common talents and the victories of our various country-men and woman.  While at the same time, individual countries have experienced great tragedies, both natural and un-natural, affecting the way we live and work.....

With 2018 already well underway, the second edition of our newsletter puts the spotlight on Changes in Employment Law, Flexibility for Employers with Bonuses, a Bill against Genetic Discrimination, and the Effect of the Tax Cut and Jobs Act on Sexual Harassment Claims – as well as other hot topics on international labor & employment.....

The Employment Law Alliance is proud to present its first international and truly global publication, covering the world of employment law from Asia/Pacific to Europe, Latin America, Middle-East/Africa and back to North America.