Japan Strengthens Whistleblower Protection

Japan Strengthens Whistleblower Protection

Japan is taking meaningful steps towards strengthening corporate compliance and workplace transparency. Recent amendments to the Whistleblower Protection Act (Act No.122 of 2004) have been passed, providing stronger legal safeguards for individuals who report...
A New Chapter for Spain’s Labour Market

A New Chapter for Spain’s Labour Market

History in the Making  Starting in September 2025, Spain will reduce the standard working week to 37.5 hours, without any reduction in salary. This marks the first adjustment to weekly working hours since 1983 and is part of a broader effort to modernise labour...
Singapore Tightens S Pass Criteria

Singapore Tightens S Pass Criteria

September 2025 has seen Singapore’s Ministry of Manpower (MOM) introduce changes to its S Pass framework affecting how companies employ mid-skilled foreign workers. The changes that have been implemented are part of the government’s broader push to raise the...