The Philippine Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) has released new rules relating to the employment of foreign nationals. These changes are effective from 10th February 2025 and include additional requirements to the Labor Market Test process, as well as the Understudy Training Program (UTP) and Skills Development Program (STP) being updated. Accede al CONTENIDO completo Fuente: […]

Some historically more employer-friendly APAC jurisdictions are becoming harder to manage as employee protections expand and procedural requirements tighten. In 2026, the region is broadly politically stable, but economic caution, recent elections, and pro-labor legislative agendas are reshaping employment risk in different ways across key jurisdictions. Accede al recurso completo Fuente:Baker McKenzie

The Bureau of Immigration (BI) has approved guidelines allowing 9(g) visa conversion and extension applications to be provisionally accepted for filing using the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) official receipt as proof of filing of the Alien Employment Permit (AEP) application, in lieu of the physical AEP card. The accommodation applies to DOLE proof […]

Global uncertainty is painting a challenging picture for companies operating across the region. To help prepare employers, we highlight some key employment law trends in the Asia Pacific region and offer recommended action for companies to take.   Accede al recurso completo Fuente: Baker McKenzie