Global Connect - APAC Summit

Managing a workforce in the Asia–Pacific (APAC) region requires many considerations from an employment law perspective. This exclusive event is designed for HR professionals and labour lawyers from international companies with a European or US presence managing workforces in the APAC region.

Join our international experts from APAC for this unique opportunity to explore the complexities of labour law across key APAC markets—specifically Australia, Hong Kong (China), Shanghai (China), and Singapore - and discover how we can support your organisation's international employment needs.

This event is part of our Global Connect series, designed to enhance HR Legal cross-border understanding and collaboration, with future events covering different regions.

Speakers

Moderator: Dr. Artur-Konrad Wypych & Dr. Ralph Panzer (Bird & Bird Germany)

Key APAC market Australia

Kristy Peacock-Smith (Bird & Bird Australia)

• How to manage the new government’s promised prohibition on restraints of trade for low income earners
• What should businesses be doing in order to address potential psychosocial hazards (including sexual harassment) in the workplace?

Key APAC market Hong Kong, China

Diana Purdy (Bird & Bird Hong Kong, China)

• Sick Leave: A Shield or Sword in Employment Terminations?
• Business Protection v. Employee Rights: Navigating Non-Competes

Key APAC market Shanghai, China

Sophie Wang (Bird & Bird Shanghai, China)

• Navigating Employment Issues and Challenges in Business Restructuring in China
• Worker Protection in the Platform Economy: Employee or Independent Contractor?

Key APAC market Singapore

Seow Hui Goh (Bird & Bird Singapore)

• Industrial Relations in Asia – how does it compare with Europe?
• Foreign Workforce Management – employing expatriates in Singapore