Asia and Australia

The guides provide information to assist with employment law issues within Asia and Australia in the form of a series of questions and answers. Set out below are:

  1. the questions which are covered for each and every country, followed by

  2. links to the various practice notes, each of which provides guidance relating to one country

The questions raised in the guide

Legislation and agencies

  1. What are the main statutes and regulations relating to employment?

  2. Is there any law prohibiting discrimination or harassment in employment? If so, what categories are regulated under the law?

  3. What are the primary government agencies or other entities responsible for the enforcement of employment statutes and regulations?

Worker representation

  1. Is there any legislation mandating or allowing the establishment of employees’ representatives in the workplace?

  2. What are their powers?

Background information on applicants

  1. Are there any restrictions or prohibitions against background checks on applicants? Does it make a difference if an employer conducts its own checks or hires a third party?

  2. Are there any restrictions or prohibitions against requiring a medical examination as a condition of employment?

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