Legal Compliance and Risk

Global Overview of Developments in Data Protection and Privacy Laws 2017 Update

18 September 2017

  • This update provides essential information about the latest global developments on laws affecting the way personal data is processed and protected.
  • Since our 2016 update, there have been some major developments in the laws relating to data protection and privacy across all three of our regions.... More

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

Most Complex Contingent Markets Globally 2017

1 June 2017

  • 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 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

Most Attractive Staffing Markets Globally 2017

9 February 2017

  • SIA's own methodology for evaluating the potential of each staffing market. 
  • We have assessed 60 different staffing markets across six Continents. Strong prospects were identified among both emerging and established staffing markets.
  • Download a copy of the report as well as the accompanying... 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