Legal Compliance and Risk

Asia Pacific Legal Update Q2 2020

16 July 2020

  • In this report, we round up the legal developments affecting the workforce solutions ecosystem across the Asia Pacific region in Q2 2020.
  • Australia: Casual employee is entitled to retain “double-dip” payments for leave entitlement; Victoria creates new offences under workplace manslaughter... More

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. 

What to Expect in 2020 and Beyond

3 February 2020

  • 1 hour buyer webinar looking at the year ahead
  • Learn where buyer organizations should focus their time and energy in 2020 and beyond
  • Find out what you can expect in 2020 and beyond.

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

Staffing Company 2020 Planning Package

28 November 2019

  • This report is a guide to find SIA research that will help you prepare your business for trends in 2020.
  • We have chosen approximately 100 reports to highlight in this Planning Package that we believe will be the most relevant and useful for you in planning tour strategy and preparing your business... More

Most Complex Staffing Markets Globally

15 November 2019

  • SIA's own methodology for evaluating the complexity of each contingent market using a mixture of our own and third-party sources.
  • This provides a basic structure for understanding the ease in which a contingent workforce programme can be put in place and a template for comparing a wide range of... 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