Compliance with Local Labour and Employment Laws
Effectively navigate complex labor and employment regulations in foreign markets with expert legal guidance, ensuring compliance and protecting your business and workforce.
Current Trends and Challenges in Employment Compliance
Hybrid and Flexible Working Arrangements: Post-pandemic, hybrid and remote work models require employers to align policies with local laws on remote work, employee monitoring, and data privacy.
Increased Regulatory Scrutiny: Heightened enforcement of labour laws demands vigilance in compliance with wage, hour laws, safety standards, and anti-discrimination regulations to avoid significant penalties.
Workforce Diversity and Inclusion: Effective DEI policies are crucial, as employers must navigate increased scrutiny and avoid reverse discrimination claims.
Common Scenarios
Employment and Workforce Management
Recruitment, management, and termination of employees and contractors in foreign markets, including remote/virtual workers.
Foreign Direct Investment
Investment in, setting up, managing, and closing business entities in foreign markets, including subsidiaries, partnerships, or joint ventures.
Outsourcing and Manufacturing
Outsourcing the manufacturing of products to a foreign company based on your own design and IP.
Cross-border Services
Provision of professional or business services to foreign clients without establishing a physical presence.
Explore Legal Solutions by Country
Taiwan
Philippines
Canada
- Employment Contracts: Contracts must comply with provincial standards, detailing job duties, wages, and termination conditions.
- Working Hours and Overtime: Standard working hours vary by province, typically40 to 44 hours per week; overtime paid at 1.5 times the regular rate.
- Social Insurance: Employers must contribute to several social insurance programs, including the Canada Pension Plan (CPP) and Employment Insurance (EI).
Hong Kong
Brazil
India
- Employment Contracts: Detailed contractsrequired, including job role, wages, and termination conditions.
- Working Hours and Overtime: Maximum of48 hours per week; overtime paid at twice the normal wage rate.
- Social Security: Employers must contribute to Employees’ Provident Fund (EPF) and Employee State Insurance (ESI).
Vietnam
- Employment Contracts: Written contracts required, specifying job role, salary, and working conditions.
- Working Hours and Overtime: Standard working hours are 8 hours per day and 48hours per week; overtime limited to 200 hours per year.
- Social Insurance: Employers must contribute to social insurance, health insurance, and unemployment insurance for their employees.
China
- Employment Contracts: Must be written and signed within one month of employment start; failure results in double salary compensation.
- Working Hours and Overtime: Standard working hours are 8 hours per day and 44 hours per week; overtime cannot exceed 36 hours per month.
- Social Insurance: Employers and employees must contribute to social insurance, covering pension, medical, unemployment, maternity, and work injury insurance.
U.S
Indonesia
- Employment Contracts: Contracts must be in Indonesian and include job details, wages, and termination conditions.
- Working Hours and Overtime: Standard working hours are 40 hours per week; overtime must be compensated as per regulations.
- Social Security: Employers must register employees for the national social security programs covering health, work accidents, pensions, and death benefits.
Malaysia
Thailand
Ensuring Compliance Across Borders
Facing labor and employment law challenges? Connect with vetted lawyers in four easy steps for expert support—wherever you are.
Find Your Own Lawyer
and Get a Free Quote
Search, Connect, and Get a Free Quote from Our Experts
Canada
Customer Support Trustiics
Customer Support Trustiics
Subject Expertise
Commercial Contracts
,
Corporate
,
Regulatory Compliance
,
Foreign Direct Investment
,
Immigration
,
China
Wendy Zheng
Wendy Zheng
Subject Expertise
Corporate
,
Employment
,
Foreign Direct Investment
,
Mergers and Acquisitions
,
Banking
,
China
Sylvia Zhang
Sylvia Zhang
Subject Expertise
Corporate
,
Commercial Contracts
,
Dispute Resolution
,
Employment
,
Foreign Direct Investment
,
China
Emilia Shi
Emilia Shi
Subject Expertise
Capital Markets & Securities
,
Commercial Contracts
,
Corporate
,
Dispute Resolution
,
Employment
,
Indonesia
Roni Marpaung
Roni Marpaung
Subject Expertise
Dispute Resolution
,
Bankruptcy & Insolvency
,
Criminal Defense
,
Crisis Management
,
Other
,
U.S.
Robert Liu
Robert Liu
Subject Expertise
Banking
,
Bankruptcy & Insolvency
,
Capital Markets & Securities
,
Dispute Resolution
,
Administrative
,
Brazil
Milena Oliveira
Milena Oliveira
Subject Expertise
Tax
,
Mergers and Acquisitions
,
Employment
,
Regulatory Compliance
,
Administrative
,
Canada
Joy Wei
Joy Wei
Subject Expertise
Corporate
,
Commercial Contracts
,
Immigration
,
Will & Estate (and Trust)
,
Canada
Jasmine Landau
Jasmine Landau
Subject Expertise
International Trade
,
Dispute Resolution
,
Commercial Contracts
,
Crisis Management
,
Immigration
,
China
Grace Li
Grace Li
Subject Expertise
Other
,
Foreign Direct Investment
,
Regulatory Compliance
,
International Trade
,
Brazil
Flavia Malucelli Baltazar
Flavia Malucelli Baltazar
Subject Expertise
Administrative
,
Regulatory Compliance
,
Corporate
,
Crisis Management
,
Municipal & Land Use Planning
,
Indonesia
Fenny Tohir Tohir
Fenny Tohir Tohir
Subject Expertise
Dispute Resolution
,
Banking
,
Bankruptcy & Insolvency
,
Capital Markets & Securities
,
Commercial Contracts
,
U.S.
Connie Dai
Connie Dai
Subject Expertise
Commercial Contracts
,
Corporate
,
Employment
,
Foreign Direct Investment
,
Other
,
Canada
Christopher Achkar
Christopher Achkar
Subject Expertise
Employment
,
Executive Compensation
,
Dispute Resolution
,
Commercial Contracts
,
Regulatory Compliance
,
China
Bessie LIU
Bessie LIU
Subject Expertise
Employment
,
Mergers and Acquisitions
,
Other
,
Regulatory Compliance
,
Corporate
,
India
Abhishek Esq.
Abhishek Esq.
Subject Expertise
Dispute Resolution
,
Commercial Contracts
,
Corporate
,
Criminal Defense
,
Employment
,
India
Abhishek Majumdar
Abhishek Majumdar
Subject Expertise
Dispute Resolution
,
Bankruptcy & Insolvency
,
Capital Markets & Securities
,
Commercial Contracts
,
Corporate
,
China
Andy Qian
Andy Qian
Subject Expertise
Commercial Contracts
,
Corporate
,
Foreign Direct Investment
,
Mergers and Acquisitions
,
Private Equity / Venture Capital (PE/VC)
,
China
Yuxiang Hu
Yuxiang Hu
Subject Expertise
Dispute Resolution
,
China
Mary Mao
Mary Mao
Subject Expertise
Corporate
,
Commercial Contracts
,
Mergers and Acquisitions
,
Bankruptcy & Insolvency
,
Foreign Direct Investment
,
China
Jay Chen
Jay Chen
Subject Expertise
Commercial Contracts
,
Corporate
,
Dispute Resolution
,
Employment
,
Foreign Direct Investment
,
China
Guanglei Zhang
Guanglei Zhang
Subject Expertise
Dispute Resolution
,
Employment
,
Other
,
China
Susan Wang
Susan Wang
Subject Expertise
Corporate
,
Foreign Direct Investment
,
Mergers and Acquisitions
,
Other
,
Commercial Contracts
,
China
Youping Deng
Youping Deng
Subject Expertise
Dispute Resolution
,
Commercial Contracts
,
Corporate
,
Employment
,
Mergers and Acquisitions
,
Canada
Dean Davison
Dean Davison
Subject Expertise
Commercial Contracts
,
Corporate
,
Dispute Resolution
,
Employment
,
China
Henry Guo
Henry Guo
Subject Expertise
Commercial Contracts
,
Corporate
,
Foreign Direct Investment
,
Mergers and Acquisitions
,
Private Equity / Venture Capital (PE/VC)
,
SME Guide to Canada-US Tariffs: Current Landscape and Fundamentals
This comprehensive guide dives into the essentials of Canada-US trade for SMEs, covering tariff types, CUSMA benefits, and growth sectors like clean tech and digital trade. Learn about challenges like regulatory differences, border delays, and potential 2025 tariff shifts under Trump’s proposed policies. Stay ahead with strategic insights for navigating this dynamic cross-border trade environment.
Written on:
January 14, 2025
Exploring Opportunities in the Philippines: A Guide to the Internet Transactions Act and Its Implementing Rules for Foreign SMEs
The Philippines’ Internet Transactions Act (ITA) of 2023 introduces a comprehensive legal framework for e-commerce, significantly impacting foreign SMEs entering the Philippine market. The article breaks down key provisions, including obligations for e-marketplaces, e-retailers, and online merchants, as well as the law’s extraterritorial reach. Learn how to ensure compliance and navigate this rapidly growing digital economy effectively.
Written on:
January 6, 2025
The Most Overlooked Risks When Exporting to China (2024 Update)
Exporting to China offers immense opportunities but comes with unique risks, especially for SMEs. This guide outlines 8 common risks, including issues with contracts, trademarks, financial stability, and regulatory compliance, and offers actionable strategies to mitigate them.
Written on:
November 28, 2024