Sep 17 2025

Thailand: New BOI Rules on Minimum Salary of Foreigners

The Board of Investment (BOI) has issued Notification Por 8/2568 (“Notification”), which will become effective on 1 October 2025. The…

Sep 16 2025

Spotlight on Labour & Employment in Myanmar

In the lead up to the labour and employment seminar on 25 September 2025, DFDL Myanmar is pleased to share…

Sep 8 2025

Employment and Employee Benefits in Thailand: Overview

DFDL Thailand collaborated with Thomson Reuters Practical Law Global with this article, with Kraisorn Rueangkul, partner, and Trin Ratanachand, legal…

Sep 4 2025

Key Employment Issues Employers in Myanmar Should Know

We are excited to invite you to an exclusive sharing session organised by DFDL Myanmar. In Myanmar’s rapidly shifting employment…

Sep 2 2025

Cambodia: 2026 Foreign Employee Quota Application Window Now Open

The window to apply for the 2026 foreign employee quota is open until the end of November 2025.  Enterprises employing…

Sep 2 2025

Malaysia: Gig Workers Bill 2025 Tabled for First Reading

The long-awaited Gig Workers Bill 2025 (“Bill”) was tabled for first reading in the House of Representatives of Malaysia on…

Aug 28 2025

Employment Disputes: Legal and Practical Considerations under Thai Law

Employment disputes rank among the most high-stakes challenges for organizations in Thailand.  Beyond legal compliance, these disputes disrupt workplace culture, erode…

Aug 18 2025

Vietnam: Is It Getting Easier or Harder for Foreigners to Work in Vietnam? New Decree in Effect

On 7 August 2025, the Government of Vietnam issued Decree No. 219/2025/ND-CP on foreign workers working in Vietnam (“Decree 219”).…

Aug 5 2025

Thailand Labor Law Update – 2025

As part of ongoing efforts to enhance worker protection and modernize employment standards, Thailand has introduced several important labor law…

Jun 30 2025

Employment Considerations for Responsible Business Closure in Myanmar

In the course of business operations, circumstances may arise that require the closure and winding up of a company. When…

Apr 1 2025

Cambodia: Deadline for Work Permit Application Now Extended to 30 April 2025

On 31 March 2025, the Ministry of Labour and Vocational Training (“MLVT”) issued Notification 009/25 (“Notification”) extending the deadline for…

Mar 26 2025

Enhanced Protection for Workers under the Job Loss Insurance (JKP) Program

Government Regulation (PP) No. 6 of 2025, amending PP 37/2021 has been issued to strengthen worker protections under the Job…

Mar 24 2025

Cambodia: New Guideline on Special Protection for Pregnant Women

On 7 February 2025, the Ministry of Labour and Vocational Training issued Guideline No. 015/25 on Special Protection for Pregnant…

Feb 26 2025

Myanmar People's Military Service Law: Employer’s Obligations

Introduction The People’s Military Service Law (“Law“) was initially drafted in 2010 by the former State Peace and Development Council;…

Jan 16 2025

Cambodia: Clarification on Initial Work Permit for Foreign Employees and New Requirements regarding Qualification for Administration and Human Resources Officers

Notification No. 022/24 on the Procedure for the Legal Use of Foreign Labour in the Kingdom of Cambodia (“Notification 022/24”)…

Nov 29 2024

Indonesia: Updated Ruling on the Job Creation Law: Striking a Balance Between Workers' Rights and Business Interests

The Constitutional Court (MK), in October 2024 granted a partial judicial review of Law Number 6 of 2023, which relates…