Payroll and Labour Law
Singapore Employer Costs: Complete Breakdown (2026)
Singapore employer costs vary by employee nationality. For Singapore citizens and PRs under 55, the primary cost is CPF at 17% of ordinary…
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Vietnam Termination and Severance Rules: Complete Guide (2026)
Vietnam's Labor Code 2019 sets strict rules for employment termination. Employers must follow specific procedures, provide adequate notice…
Payroll and Labour Law
2026 Guide to Indonesia Termination Costs Under GR 35/2021
Indonesia has the most complex and costly termination framework in Southeast Asia. Government Regulation 35/2021 (implementing the Omnibus…
Payroll and Labour Law
Singapore Employment Act: What Every Employer Must Know (2026)
The Employment Act (Chapter 91) is Singapore's primary labor legislation. It covers all employees under a contract of service except…
Payroll and Labour Law
Malaysia Termination and Retrenchment: Rules, Notice, and Severance (2026)
Malaysia's Employment Act 1955 and Industrial Relations Act 1967 govern employment termination. Employers must provide notice (4-8 weeks…
Payroll and Labour Law
Philippines Termination Rules (2026)
The Philippines Labor Code provides the strictest termination protections in Southeast Asia. Employers can only terminate regular employees…
Payroll and Labour Law
Vietnam Employer Costs: Complete Breakdown for 2026
Employers in Vietnam pay mandatory contributions totaling 23.5% of gross salary. These contributions cover social insurance (17.5%), health…
Payroll and Labour Law
Vietnam Employment Contracts: Types, Rules, and Requirements (2026)
Vietnam's Labor Code 2019 (Law No. 45/2019/QH14) governs all employment contracts in Vietnam. The law recognizes two contract types…
Payroll and Labour Law
Philippines Employment Contracts: Types, Requirements, and Compliance (2026)
The Philippines Labor Code governs employment contracts with five recognized types: regular (permanent), probationary, project-based…
Payroll and Labour Law
Philippines Employer Costs: Complete Breakdown for 2026
Employers in the Philippines pay mandatory contributions of approximately 12-15% on top of gross salary. SSS employer share is…
Payroll and Labour Law
Singapore Termination Rules: Notice, Severance, and Wrongful Dismissal (2026)
Singapore's Employment Act governs termination procedures for all covered employees. Either party can terminate by giving notice as…
Payroll and Labour Law
Malaysia Employment Act 1955 Amendments: What Employers Must Know in 2026
The Employment Act 1955 (Amendment) 2022 took effect on January 1, 2023, introducing the most significant changes to Malaysian labor law in…
