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The reach and liabilities of the Personal Data Protection Act
Published on 03/09/2019
» Earlier this year, Thailand enacted its Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA), which was published in the Government Gazette on 27 May 2019. Most parts of the PDPA will become effective one year after this, on 27 May 2020. As the PDPA will have broad impact across multiple aspects of most businesses—including their human resources operations—lawmakers provided this one-year period for those affected to prepare for compliance with the PDPA.
Changes to workplace relocation laws in Thailand
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.
Cambodia issues new rules on contracts and compensation
Published on 07/07/2019
» In 2019, Cambodia’s Ministry of Labour and Vocational Training (MLVT) has been active in amending the Labour Law and revising long-standing practices. These amendments and revisions have brought much-welcome clarity to employers on requirements of the MLVT and interpretations of the Labour Law, and have further provided meaningful benefits to employees.
Taking care of intellectual property generated by employees
Published on 10/06/2019
» Intellectual property (IP), such as trademarks, copyrighted works, designs, inventions and trade secrets, is a valuable asset for many companies. It brings with it market advantages and distinguishes one company’s business from another’s. Hence, it is important for company management to recognize and manage their IP portfolios properly.
Employers brace themselves as new Personal Data Protection Act looms
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.
Rotating and transferring employees in Thailand--lessons from the supreme court
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.
Employers beware: The Labour Protection Act gets serious
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.
Navigating the intricacies of a socialist system: Labour outsourcing in Vietnam
Published on 10/01/2019
» Since its World Trade Organisation accession in 2007, Vietnam has been an attractive destination in ASEAN for foreign investment, with overseas companies eager to offer their goods and services to the growing Vietnamese market. In parallel, Vietnam has emerged as one of the top countries in the world for business process outsourcing (BPO), attracting foreign companies with affordable and skilled Vietnam-based labour to handle back office and IT functions.
Myanmar minimum wage and employment contracts: Steps towards HR management modernization
Published on 06/12/2018
» As Myanmar steadily develops after rejoining the global economic community, foreign investors are becoming more and more interested in doing business there, thanks, in part, to the low cost of labour and high potential for growth. Any investor interested in doing so however should be aware of the speed of legal change there, and be careful to keep up-to-date.
To pay or not to pay: Deduction of wages under the Labour Protection Act
Published on 13/11/2018
» When an employee causes damage to a company, Thai employers often resort to deducting wages, holiday pay, or overtime payments as a penalty or restitution. Before doing so, the employer should know when it is permissible to do so under Thai law, and the risks they are taking by making improper deductions.