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[Japan] Mizuho Bank ordered to pay ex-employee ¥3.3 million in labour dispute [Japan] Mizuho Bank ordered to pay ex-employee ¥3.3 million in labour dispute

The court found that Mizuho’s instruction for the employee to stay at home at reduced pay for five years without...
26 Apr 2024

[Hong Kong] Company and director fined $78k for contravening Employment Ordinance [Hong Kong] Company and director fined $78k for contravening Employment Ordinance

The company - Red Health Products Company Limited - and its director pleaded guilty at the West Kowloon Magistrates' Courts...
25 Apr 2024

[Australia] Recruitment insights report for March 2024 [Australia] Recruitment insights report for March 2024

Headline figures from the data indicate an easing labour market; the number of employers recruiting (49 per cent) remained unchanged...
25 Apr 2024

[Australia] 8 in 10 workers optimistic about the next five years [Australia] 8 in 10 workers optimistic about the next five years

This positive outlook is influenced by workplace factors such as job security, career satisfaction and professional growth.
18 Apr 2024

[Japan] In a legal first doctors sue Google for ‘unfair’ reviews [Japan] In a legal first doctors sue Google for ‘unfair’ reviews

The lawsuit seeks around 1.4 million yen in damages. Defence counsel stated that this is the first such action against...
18 Apr 2024