Fiona Coombe, CCWP
Director, Legal & Regulatory Research
fcoombeSPAMFILTER@staffingindustry.com
Fiona Coombe is Director of Legal and Regulatory Research and is responsible for quarterly regional Legal Updates on the latest legal developments of significance for staffing firms and buyers in Asia Pacific, North America, Europe, Middle East & Africa and Latin America regions.
She also provides research and analysis into specific issues of compliance and risk impacting the workforce environment in all regions.
Fiona qualified as a lawyer in the UK in 1987 and worked in private practice for 11 years before joining the Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC) in 1998. For 10 years, Fiona managed the legal services provided to 13,000 staffing industry members. In the 4 years prior to joining SIA she ran her own business providing legal consultancy services and compliance training for staffing businesses across the UK.
Recent Articles
IC Compliance and Payrolling – Global Legal Overview
11 June 2020
- In this report, we look at the ways in which the law classifies independent contractors across 21 different countries.
- We also identify the different models independent contractors use to provide their services, which can differ from country to country; and highlight some of the services provided... More
Asia Pacific Legal Update Q1 2020
27 April 2020
- In this report, we round up the legal developments affecting the workforce solutions ecosystem, aside from the current COVID-19 crisis, across the Asia Pacific region in Q1 2020:
- Australia: Whistleblowing laws come into force; Annualised salary clauses inserted into Modern Awards
- Hong Kong: Improvements... More
Asia Pacific COVID-19 Legal Update
30 March 2020
- In this report, we provide links to information and guidance relating to legal issues arising from the COVID-19 pandemic for employers and workforce solutions providers across the Asia Pacific region.
Legal Calendar 2020: Asia Pacific
27 January 2020
- This report identifies the legal changes and developments highlighted in our quarterly Legal Updates that are expected to impact the workforce environment in 2020 in the Asia Pacific region.
- Employers should use this report to prepare for significant changes to labour hire agency licensing, workers’... More
Asia Pacific Legal Update Q4 2019
10 January 2020
- In this report, we round up the legal developments affecting the workforce solutions ecosystem across the Asia Pacific region in Q4 2019:
- Australia: Western Australia commits to labour hire licensing; Victoria introduces significant penalties for industrial manslaughter ... More
Asia Pacific Legal Update Q3 2019
16 October 2019
- In this report, we round up the legal developments affecting the workforce solutions ecosystem across the Asia Pacific region in Q3 2019:
- Australia: Proposed amendments to SA labour hire licensing scheme; Work Health and Safety Guidelines for labour hire businesses and hosts; Controversial decision... More
Global Overview of Developments in Data Privacy: 2019 Update
21 August 2019
- US cross-party talks have stalled over a comprehensive federal privacy law while several state legislatures seek to impose broad obligations on businesses as to the use and control of personal data.
- Brexit: If the UK leaves the EU without a “deal”, and without an Adequacy Decision by the EU,... More
Asia Pacific Legal Update Q2 2019
25 July 2019
- In this report, we round up the legal developments affecting the workforce solutions ecosystem across the Asia Pacific region in Q2 2019:
- Australia: Labour hire licensing resumes in South Australia, applications by 31 August; Increase in minimum wage ... More
APAC SI Report Webinar - May 2019
3 May 2019
- 1 hour APAC Staffing Industry Report Webinar
- Asia Pacific Forecasts
- Legal Developments in the Asia Pacific Region
- Latest Staffing Trends
- Snapshots on the China Staffing Market
Asia Pacific Legal Update Q1 2019
25 April 2019
- In this report, we round up the legal developments affecting the workforce solutions ecosystem across the Asia Pacific region in Q1 2019:
- Australia: New whistleblowing law from July 2019; Modern Slavery Act draft guidance published for consultation.
- China: Reduction in social insurance... More