Local Laborers are Being Displaced by Chinese Workers at the Lao Potash Mine
An influx of Chinese laborers at a potash mine in central Laos has pushed their number to about 3,000, far higher than Lao workers.
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Lao labour law
Lao Employment Law During The COVID-19 Pandemic
We address the human resources challenges facing employers in Laos and answer the challenging questions relating to the workplace within Laos’ labour law framework and COVID-19-specific regulations and guidance
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Why It’s Time To Comply: Internal Regulations For Workplaces In Laos
The Labour Law (2013) came into effect on 28 October 2014, repealing and replacing the previous Labour Law (2006) and introducing a number of significant changes relating to the basic rules of employment in Lao PDR. As the Labour Law is now well into its third year in force, we consider one of its more significant yet often overlooked legal requirements for employers in Lao PDR – internal regulations or “work rules” of the workplace for employees.
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