Essentials of Employment LawÂ*Asia & MalaysiaÂ*2008
26th August 2008Â* 9.00am - 5.00pmÂ* Crowne Plaza Mutiara, Kuala Lumpar
Forward-thinking businesses are eager to gain a competitive edge by establishing operations in Asia. More than ever, professionals who have or expect to have responsibility for staff in Asia are faced with the challenge of finding timely quality information on relevant employment law and practice.
For 'best practice' advice on employment laws in Asian countries and clear explanations of how these laws work in practice, Employment Law Updates 2008 is unmatched. It outlines the practical aspects of managing a regional cross-cultural workforce, as well as providing an accurate, timely picture of critical employment issues in the region of Singapore, Malaysia, Vietnam, India & Philippines. more>>
Programme Agenda
Labour Laws & Employment issues in Vietnam
Source of law: Labour Code, its amendment and regulations
Different Types of Labour contract
Work safety and hygiene
Recruitment
Recent developments in the Singapore Employment Law
Overview of Employment Law in Singapore
Analysis of Trends and Issues on Restraint of Trade Clauses
Malaysian Employment & Industrial Law : Brief Overview & Specific Insights
Basic legislative structure of Employment Act 1955 and Industrial Relations Act 1967;
Consequences of a termination of employment
Frustration of Employment Contracts and Medical Incapacity – Law and Practice(Malaysia)
frustration of employment contracts – law and practice
what constitutes frustration of employment contracts
Recent Issues On Trade Union and Recognition in Malaysia
Legal implication of recognition
Historical position
Current Issues on Philippine Employment Law
Legislation to Combat Child Labor
Security of Tenure negating Employment at Will
Prohibition against Summary Dismissals
Labour Issues in India
Overview of Labour Laws in India
Procedure for hiring employees
Important consideration for foreign companies hiring Indian workers