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Transfer of employment under Thai labour laws
Pimvimol Vipamaneerut, Published on 06/10/2020
» Amendments to Thailand's Labour Protection Act (LPA) on May 5, 2019, ushered in significant changes to a variety of labour laws, resulting in increased statutory severance pay, increased maternity leave benefits, implementation of paid necessary business leave, changes in wage payments during temporary suspension of business, interest payments for non-payment of wages in certain situations, and new workplace relocation procedures. These changes to the LPA also enhanced employee protections by setting out key amendments to the law governing transfer of employment.
COVID-19 and returning to work: Health and safety implications for employers
Pimvimol Vipamaneerut & Dusita Khanijou, Published on 11/06/2020
» With the easing of lockdown restrictions in Thailand and the removal of stay-at-home orders, many employers have been proceeding with plans to transition employees from their temporary home offices back to the actual workplace.
Fair treatment of employees under Thai labour law
Pimvimol Vipamaneerut, Piyawat Kayasit and Chusert Supasitthumrong, Published on 04/02/2020
» Labour disputes typically arise when one party—often the employee—feels unfairly treated, for reasons that may stretch far beyond the law, and consequently he or she will feel entitled to restitution. Thailand’s labour laws encompass several safeguards that help employers meet a standard of fairness when dealing with dissatisfied or aggrieved employees.
Thai labour law year in review
Pimvimol Vipamaneerut, Dusita Khanijou and Auradee Pantumkomon Wongsaroj, Published on 07/01/2020
» In this first Human Resource Watch column of 2020, Tilleke & Gibbins' labour and employment lawyers take a look back at three of the most common issues that our clients have asked us about over the past year, including some of the most significant recent legal developments and applications that employers in Thailand have been facing.
When technology and automation replace workers: Thai labour law termination rules
Pimvimol Vipamaneerut & Dusita Khanijou, Published on 05/11/2019
» In this era of rapid technological advancements, the introduction of new computer programs, algorithms, and artificial intelligence has resulted in the automation of many business operations that were previously manually operated by a human workforce, thus resulting in a necessary reduction in the number of employees.
Changes to workplace relocation laws in Thailand
Pimvimol (June) Vipamaneerut, partner and Dusita Khanijou, consultant, Tilleke & Gibbins, Published on 05/08/2019
» On May 5, 2019, amendments to Thailand’s Labour Protection Act (LPA) introduced changes to a variety of employer obligations to enhance employee protection, including statutory severance pay, maternity leave, and paid necessary business leave, among others. It also set out key amendments to the law governing workplace relocation, and employers should be sure to familiarize themselves with these new provisions due to their potential impact on business operational decisions in future.
Employers brace themselves as new Personal Data Protection Act looms
Pimvimol (June) Vipamaneerut, partner, and Gvavalin Mahakunkitchareon, attorney-at-law, Tilleke & Gibbins, Published on 29/04/2019
» The draft Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA) was approved by the National Legislative Assembly in February 2019, raising concern among business entities over the need for increased diligence to ensure adherence to the provisions. Running a business often entails handling the personal data of employees, contractors, suppliers, customers, and others. Any personal data collected could be subject to the provisions of the PDPA, and as employee data falls under the PDPA, all businesses, should be prepared to deal with the impact of the PDPA.
Employers beware: The Labour Protection Act gets serious
Pimvimol (June) Vipamaneerut, Partner in Tilleke & Gibbins' Bangkok, Published on 04/02/2019
» Thailand's labour laws have long been known for the strength of protections afforded to employees. Continuing this trend, a slew of new amendments to the Labour Protection Act (LPA), passed on December 13, 2018, will further enhance worker protection, improve working conditions, and impose sanctions on employers who fail to uphold them.
Safeguarding Women's Welfare: Legal entitlements of female employees in Thailand
Pimvimol (June) Vipamaneerut & Jonathan Khaw, Published on 01/10/2018
» Women are very well represented in the Thai labour force, and benefit from certain protective measures, under Thai law. It is imperative to ensure that female employees in Thailand are aware of their legal rights, and privileges to enable them to address any issues of concern that may arise in the workplace.
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.