Fiona Coombe, CCWP
Director, Legal & Regulatory Research
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
Asia Pacific Legal Update Q2 2017
11 July 2017
In this report, we round up the legal developments affecting the workforce solutions ecosystem in Asia Pacific in Q2 2017:
- Australia: Licensing for the labour hire industry; National minimum wage increases from 1 July; New temporary skill shortage visa to replace 457 visa; Payroll provider... More
A Look At the Workforce Environment in China
28 June 2017
- This report is one of a series of reports in which we take a look at the workforce environment in staffing markets around the world.
- We give a comprehensive overview of the legislative and regulatory environment affecting contingent workforce buyers and staffing suppliers operating in China and... More
Asia Pacific Legal Update Q1 2017
20 April 2017
- In this report, we round up the legal developments making the headlines in the Asia Pacific region in Q1 2017:
- Australia: Labour hire agencies and hosts concurrent health and safety duties; Incapability to perform role is a valid reason for dismissal; New data privacy breach notification... More
What’s in Store for 2017 and the Impact of a Decisive 2016!
30 January 2017
- A preview of some of the hot topics for change in 2017
- A review of how the momentous events of 2016 might impact the contingent workforce around the world
- SIA panellists
- 1 hour webinar discussion
2017 Legal Calendar Asia Pacific
26 January 2017
This report highlights the legal changes and developments expected to impact the workforce environment in the Asia Pacific region in 2017.
Asia Pacific Legal Update Q4 2016
22 December 2016
In this report, we round up the legal developments making the headlines in the Asia Pacific region in Q4 2016:
Australia
- Workers’ Compensation law invalidates personal injury indemnity clauses
- Labour hire employer not responsible for inadequate supervision by host employer
- Dismissal of labour... More
Due Diligence Checklist for Engaging Staffing Suppliers
16 December 2016
- Use this Due Diligence Checklist before selecting a new staffing supplier.
- Inevitably, you can be exposed to more risk in countries where you are less familiar with the law and local custom. Our checklist provides you with a number of high-level issues that you should seek to address. Of course,... More
Asia Pacific Legal Update Q3 2016
21 October 2016
- In this report, we round up the legal developments making headlines in Asia Pacific in Q3 2016:
- Australia: Accrual of Right to Long Service Leave ; Minimum Wage Increase; Annual Leave Amendments to Modern Awards; Duty to Consult on Workplace Safety
- India: Update on Labour Law Reforms... More
Global Overview of Developments in Data Protection and Privacy Laws 2016
10 August 2016
This update is dedicated to covering the latest legislative developments affecting the way data is managed and protected, as well as reporting on recent news governing data privacy and cyber security.
Since our first report, published in February 2015, there have been some major developments in the laws... More
A Look At the Workforce Environment in Japan
1 August 2016
This report is one of a series of reports in which we take a look at the workforce environment in staffing markets around the world.
We give a comprehensive overview of the legislative and regulatory environment affecting contingent workforce buyers and staffing suppliers operating in Japan and highlight... More