APAC Employment Law Handbooks: Now Available

Jo Edgley Dominic Wrench
Jo Edgley, Dominic Wrench
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  • November 14, 2023

We are pleased to announce the launch of our Asia Pacific (APAC) employment law handbook and country guides.

Now more than ever, it’s vital to understand the current legal and regulatory landscape to help you navigate local employment law and HR issues. In our handbooks, we:

  • Explore key employment laws across APAC
  • Provide practical insights for navigating the regions diverse employment landscape
  • Enable you to operate more efficiently by saving you time researching laws and guiding you to make informed decisions to benefit your business

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Use the form below to choose your preferred handbook(s) across 15 APAC countries: Australia, Cambodia, China, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, New Zealand, Philippines, Singapore, South Korea, Taiwan, Thailand or Vietnam.


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