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The gender gap in retirement
Oped, Published on 01/09/2021
» The concept of equal treatment is recognised by Thai labour laws and is evident in the Thai Labour Protection Act (LPA) in which Section 53 clearly states that when performing the same work or work of a similar nature, the employer must give their employees equal wages, overtime pay, holiday pay and overtime on holiday pay, whether the employee is male or female.
Balancing work obligations during an outbreak
News, Published on 01/02/2020
» With the latest health concerns caused by the rapid spread of the novel coronavirus, we are once again being reminded of the terrible consequences that outbreaks can have on populations in a short period of time.
Ebola and beyond: issues for employers when a disease outbreak strikes
Business, Published on 24/01/2015
» With the continuing spread of the Ebola virus in West Africa and reports of cases outside the region, concern about the outbreak continues to grip public attention. This troubling situation brings into sharp focus the terrible consequences that infectious disease outbreaks can have on national and global populations.
Toeing the line: disciplinary actions against employees
Business, Published on 15/12/2014
» Disciplinary actions are necessary for employers in order to appropriately and effectively address employee wrongdoing and ensure adherence to the requirements of the workplace. The law requires the employer to specify disciplinary actions in its work rules.
Equality for All? Landmark case reviews rights of outsourced workers
Business, Published on 01/09/2014
» In the past, some business operators opted to engage outsourcing companies to supply workers instead of directly hiring their own employees. As the outsourced workers were hired by the outsourcing company, there was no employment relationship between the business operator and the outsourced workers. This means operators were not obligated to care whether these outsourced workers were accorded sufficient rights and benefits under labour laws.
Where do employees go after a merger? Landmark case spells out their rights
Business, Published on 28/05/2014
» In pursuing its external growth, it is common for a company to merge with or acquire other companies. This generally takes the form of either an amalgamation of relevant entities or a transfer of one entity’s assets or shares to the other entity.
Responding to employee performance issues
Business, Published on 26/02/2014
» ‘Put the right man in the right job” is a frequently quoted but highly underrated saying. Most employers see it as a recommendation, when in fact it should be one of the key principles that every employer bears in mind. The employer needs to evaluate employees’ skills, recognise their potential, assign them to the right job and nurture them to master their responsibilities. If an employer is successful in finding harmony between employee and job, it will ultimately result in increased productivity, improving the business as a whole. Sometimes, however, employees do not display their full potential, leading the employer to consider taking disciplinary action. In this case, it is important to understand that when an employee fails to meet the employer’s expectations, it is not considered wrongdoing or misconduct.
Unwelcome advances
Muse, Published on 06/07/2013
» Traditional values and different perceptions regarding inappropriate conduct of a sexual nature make sexual harassment a thorny issue in the workplace, and one which is still commonplace in Thailand.