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Microsoft says it will axe 10,000 employees over poor economy
AFP, Published on 18/01/2023
» WASHINGTON - Microsoft on Wednesday said it would lay off 10,000 employees in the coming months as the economic downturn continues to punish US tech giants.
Microsoft says it will axe 10,000 employees over poor economy
AFP, Published on 18/01/2023
» WASHINGTON - Microsoft on Wednesday said it would lay off 10,000 employees in the coming months as the economic downturn continues to punish US tech giants.
Getting Old Gracefully: New retirement regime for Thai private sector employees
Pimvimol Vipamaneerut and Nutavit Sirikan, Tilleke & Gibbins, Published on 04/06/2018
» As Thailand gradually transforms into an ageing society, the potential economic and social burden of retiring workers is one issue that is likely to be on the minds of many employees, employers, and policymakers.
Rotating and transferring employees in Thailand--lessons from the supreme court
Chusert Supasitthumrong, Partner, Tilleke & Gibbins, Bangkok, Published on 01/04/2019
» Multinationals with affiliated companies in several locations routinely transfer employees of all levels between their affiliates and other offices, and it is increasingly common in smaller companies too. However, employers are often unclear on their rights and obligations when rotating or transferring employees--especially in Thailand where these are separate concepts treated differently by Thai labour law. This article will examine some common (and frequently litigated) issues of which employers should be aware regarding the rotation and transfer of employees.
CNN fires three employees for coming to work unvaccinated: US media
AFP, Published on 06/08/2021
» WASHINGTON - Three employees at CNN have been fired for violating the network's coronavirus policy by coming into the office unvaccinated, according to US media reports.
Salesforce offers help moving employees out of Texas after abortion law
AFP, Published on 12/09/2021
» SAN FRANCISCO - The IT giant Salesforce has offered to help relocate its employees working in Texas, following the passage of a restrictive abortion law in the conservative US state.
Cannabis use by employees in Thailand – what is allowed and what isn’t allowed?
Emi Rowse, Ekachai Chotpitayasunon, Niruch Winiyakul and Kantida Kungvon, Published on 23/09/2022
» There was a lot of hype earlier this year about the delisting of cannabis and hemp plants from the Narcotics Code in Thailand. However, there appears to be some confusion about cannabis use within the country and in particular, what is permitted and not permitted without a license. In order to prevent misuse and a society-wide problem, the Thai government has been elaborating on the permitted use and sale of cannabis in the last few months.
Non-competition and non-solicitation: Protecting startups and online businesses from the loss of employees
Chusert Supasitthumrong, Published on 19/02/2022
» For the past two years, the COVID-19 pandemic has had a severe impact on most businesses in Thailand, and many traditional businesses have had to take drastic measures to survive, such as reducing wages and benefits, temporarily ceasing their operations, and even laying off employees. However, a number of innovative startups and online businesses have bucked this trend, and have instead seen rapid growth during this period. These companies face a different problem: a struggle to retain their employees in the face of a fierce battle among competitors to attract top talent. This is particularly true for technicians and programmers whose expertise and technical knowledge are valuable assets for companies in these sectors.
Facebook in turmoil over refusal to police Trump's posts
AFP, Published on 02/06/2020
» SAN FRANCISCO: The clash between Twitter and Donald Trump has thrust rival Facebook into turmoil, with employees rebelling against CEO Mark Zuckerberg's refusal to sanction false or inflammatory posts by the US president.
Hotel and casino group MGM Resorts lays off 18,000
AFP, Published on 29/08/2020
» NEW YORK: Hotel and casino giant MGM Resorts on Friday said 18,000 furloughed employees in the United States would be permanently laid off as the hospitality industry struggles amid the coronavirus pandemic.