Employment Guides

Country Employment Guides

Essential employment information for hiring in key markets across Asia, the Middle East, Americas, and Europe.

Asia-Pacific

Singapore

Min. Wage: No statutory minimum
Notice: 1-4 weeks
Probation: 3-6 months
Annual Leave: 7-14 days

Strong IP protections, CPF contributions required

Japan

Min. Wage: ~$7.50/hr (varies by region)
Notice: 30 days
Probation: 3-6 months
Annual Leave: 10-20 days

Lifetime employment culture, strong labor protections

South Korea

Min. Wage: ~$7.20/hr
Notice: 30 days
Probation: 3 months
Annual Leave: 15 days

Severance pay mandatory after 1 year

India

Min. Wage: Varies by state
Notice: 1-3 months
Probation: 3-6 months
Annual Leave: 12-21 days

Complex labor laws vary by state, PF mandatory

Philippines

Min. Wage: ~$10-12/day
Notice: 30 days
Probation: 6 months
Annual Leave: 5 days + holidays

13th month pay mandatory, strong employee protections

Vietnam

Min. Wage: ~$180-210/mo
Notice: 30-45 days
Probation: 2-6 months
Annual Leave: 12 days

Social insurance contributions, unions common

Middle East

United Arab Emirates

Min. Wage: No statutory minimum
Notice: 30 days
Probation: 6 months
Annual Leave: 30 days

No income tax, end-of-service gratuity, WPS required

Saudi Arabia

Min. Wage: SAR 4,000/mo (nationals)
Notice: 30-60 days
Probation: 90 days
Annual Leave: 21-30 days

Saudization quotas, GOSI contributions

Qatar

Min. Wage: QAR 1,000/mo
Notice: 1-2 months
Probation: 6 months
Annual Leave: 21 days

Kafala reforms ongoing, WPS mandatory

Americas

United States

Min. Wage: $7.25/hr federal
Notice: At-will employment
Probation: Varies
Annual Leave: No federal mandate

At-will employment in most states, complex state laws

Mexico

Min. Wage: ~$14.50/day
Notice: 15-30 days
Probation: 30-180 days
Annual Leave: 12 days

Profit sharing mandatory, Christmas bonus required

Brazil

Min. Wage: ~$270/mo
Notice: 30 days
Probation: 90 days
Annual Leave: 30 days

13th salary, FGTS contributions, CLT protections

Europe

United Kingdom

Min. Wage: ~$13.50/hr
Notice: 1-12 weeks
Probation: 3-6 months
Annual Leave: 28 days

Auto-enrollment pension, flexible working rights

Germany

Min. Wage: ~$14/hr
Notice: 4 weeks - 7 months
Probation: 6 months
Annual Leave: 20 days minimum

Works councils, strict dismissal protections

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