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Stay ahead with the latest HR updates, regulatory changes, and in-depth articles published by our team—designed to help you navigate workforce challenges across different countries.
What Is Business-Level Japanese? Is JLPT N2 Enough to Work in Japan?
In practice, we find that N2 is an important tipping point for many foreign professionals, providing a strong enough foundation to understand context and communicate...
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Malaysia Employment Contract Stamp Duty 2026: HASiL Clarifies Stamping and Endorsement Requirements
In its 7 August 2026 clarification, HASiL provided greater certainty regarding two key areas: whether employment contracts falling within the RM3,000 exemption need to be...
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Link Compliance to Exhibit at HR Summit & Expo KSA 2026
Meet Link Compliance at HR Summit & Expo KSA 2026 in Riyadh. Visit Booth B42 to explore our Employer of Record (EOR), recruitment, HR outsourcing,...
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Employer of Record (EOR) vs Independent Contractor: Which Is Right for Your Global Expansion?
Expanding into new markets has never been easier. However, one of the first and most important decisions is choosing the right hiring model.
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Link Compliance Expands into South Korea to Support Global Workforce Growth
We are pleased to announce another exciting milestone in Link Compliance's global growth journey with the establishment of our presence in South Korea.
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South Korea Raises Minimum Wage to ₩10,700 per Hour for 2027
South Korea's Minimum Wage Commission has approved a proposed national minimum wage of ₩10,700 per hour for 2027, representing a 3.7% increase over the current...
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Singapore Raises Employment Pass Salary Thresholds from 1 January 2027: What Employers Need to Know
Singapore's Ministry of Manpower (MOM) has announced revised qualifying salary requirements for Employment Pass (EP) holders as part of its regular review of foreign workforce...
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Singapore: How Employers Should Count Local Employees for Work Permit Quotas from 1 July 2026
The Ministry of Manpower (MOM) determines the local workforce count based on whether employees meet the Local Qualifying Salary (LQS) requirement.
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Vietnam Payroll Update: New Social & Health Insurance Contribution Ceiling from 1 July 2026
Under Decree No. 161/2026/ND-CP, issued on 15 May 2026, the Vietnamese Government has increased the statutory base salary from VND 2,340,000 to VND 2,530,000 per...
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