Regulation Vault
Asian labor law, country by country.
Employment contracts, probation, termination, minimum wage, leave, recent changes. Updated as the law moves.
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Indonesia
Indonesian employment is governed by the Manpower Law (UU 13/2003) as amended by the Job Creation Law (UU 6/2023). Provincial-level rules apply for minimum wage; the central Manpower Ministry sets the framework.
Recent changes across Asia
Indonesia · 2026-05-21
PKWT renewal scrutiny tightened by Kemnaker circular
Singapore · 2026-05-20
Platform Workers Bill passed
Indonesia · 2026-05-18
2026 minimum wage formula confirmed
Malaysia · 2026-05-15
Progressive Wage Policy pilot launched
Singapore · 2026-05-12
Flexible work request guidelines now mandatory
Philippines · 2026-05-10
DOLE workplace mental health guidelines issued
Singapore
Singapore employment is governed by the Employment Act, administered by the Ministry of Manpower (MOM). Foreign workers are governed by a parallel work-pass framework.
Latest · Platform Workers Bill passed
Malaysia
Malaysia is governed by the Employment Act 1955, with the 2022 amendments now applying to all employees regardless of salary. EPF, SOCSO, and EIS contributions are administered separately.
Latest · Progressive Wage Policy pilot launched
Philippines
The Philippines is governed by the Labor Code, with DOLE issuing implementing rules. Regional Wage Boards set minimum wages; SSS, PhilHealth, and Pag-IBIG contributions are statutory.
Latest · DOLE workplace mental health guidelines issued
India
Indian employment law is a mix of central and state regulation. Key central laws include the Industrial Disputes Act and the Payment of Gratuity Act. The Code on Wages, Code on Social Security, and Industrial Relations Code are in phased implementation.
Latest · Karnataka state Gratuity Act notification
Japan
Japanese employment is governed by the Labor Standards Act, the Labor Contract Act, and related statutes. The 'objectively reasonable grounds' test for dismissal is courts' default lens.
Latest · 2025 paternity uptake data published