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Confidential Report – NOT for Distribution | ©Crain Communications Inc. All rights reserved. 1 Asia Pacific Legal Update | Q1 2024 Asia Pacific Asia Pacific Legal Update Q1 2024 In this report, we round up the legal developments affecting the workforce solutions ecosystem across the Asia Pacific region in Q1 2024: Australia ..................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 2 1. Changes to classification of employees, casual workers and platform workers in Closing Loopholes No.2 Act ................................................................................. 2 2. Paid parental leave increase from 1 July 2024 ..................................................................................................................................................................................... 3 Hong Kong .................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 3 1. Gradual increases to statutory holidays introduced ............................................................................................................................................................................ 3 2. Rule "418" for determining continuous employment set to change ................................................................................................................................................... 4 Japan .......................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 4 1. Employers' obligations to notify terms and conditions of employment to change ............................................................................................................................. 4 2. Amendments to the discretionary work system for certain employees' duties .................................................................................................................................. 5 Taiwan ........................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 6 Minimum Wage Act effective 1 January 2024 ................................................................................................................................................................................................ 6 New Zealand ............................................................................................................................................................................................................... 6 1. Fair Pay Agreements Act repealed ....................................................................................................................................................................................................... 6 2. Trial periods extended for all employers ............................................................................................................................................................................................. 7