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Did You Know – Failure To Pay Wages On Time May Lead To A PR Crisis?

Failure to pay wages on time is a criminal offence, punishable by a fine of HK$350,000 and imprisonment for 3 years.

Hong Kong Employment

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Lewis Silkin

Employment (Amendment) Bill 2025: Easier Access To Employment Benefits In Hong Kong

On 11 April 2025, the Hong Kong government published the Employment (Amendment) Bill 2025 ("Bill") which proposes to amend the Employment Ordinance ("EO") to change the definition of "continuous contract".

Hong Kong Employment

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Lewis Silkin

How To Divide Pension/Mandatory Provident Funds ("MPF") Retirement Benefits In Ancillary Relief For Divorce In Hong Kong?

Nearly 25 years have passed since Hong Kong launched the Mandatory Provident Fund ("MPF") in December 2000. As of February 2025, total assets under the MPF system in Hong Kong reached approximately HK$1.352 trillion, marking a record high since its inception and also a significant growth from the HK$1.18 trillion reported at the end of March 2024

Hong Kong Employment

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Tanner De Witt

Party Smart In Hong Kong: How To Keep The Fun Legal

Ah, the office social event – a time for team bonding, laughter and perhaps a cheeky drink or two. Whether it is a festive Christmas party, a company day event or a simple after-work gathering...

Hong Kong Employment

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Lewis Silkin

Harassment In The Workplace In Hong Kong: An Overview And Employer Obligations

Hong Kong Employment

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Lewis Silkin

Factors In Deciding Damages For "Injury To Feelings" In Discrimination Cases

Hong Kong Employment

TD

Tanner De Witt

Social Media Posts Highlight Workplace Sexual Harassment

Hong Kong Employment

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Tanner De Witt

HK Court Rules That Gig Delivery Driver Was Not An Employee

Hong Kong Employment

BC

Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner

The New ADGM Employment Regulations – What You Need To Know

Hong Kong Employment

TS

The Sovereign Group

Termination Without Notice: The Legal Implications Of Payment In Lieu Of Notice In Employment Contracts

Hong Kong Employment

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Lewis Silkin

What's Coming Next In Hong Kong?

Hong Kong Employment

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Ius Laboris

Legal Update: Court Rejects Deliveroo Rider's Claim As Employees

Hong Kong Employment

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Tanner De Witt

Employment Law: 2024 Year In Review

Hong Kong Employment

TD

Tanner De Witt

Risk Of Not Handling Discrimination Complaints Properly. Victimisation Claim Even Where The Discrimination Case Is Dismissed

Hong Kong Employment

TD

Tanner De Witt

"Battle Of The Forms" In The Hong Kong Construction Industry

Hong Kong Real Estate

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Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner

會計及財務匯報局調查

Hong Kong Accounting

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Haldanes

DEI Initiatives In Hong Kong – Are They Still Needed Following Trump's Anti-DEI Crackdown In The U.S.?

Worldwide Commercial

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Lewis Silkin

Directors Guilty Of Fraudulent Trading

Hong Kong Criminal

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Tanner De Witt

Understanding Accounting And Financial Reporting Council (AFRC) Investigations In Hong Kong

Hong Kong Accounting

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Haldanes

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Employment (Amendment) Bill 2025: Easier Access To Employment Benefits In Hong Kong

On 11 April 2025, the Hong Kong government published the Employment (Amendment) Bill 2025 ("Bill") which proposes to amend the Employment Ordinance ("EO") to change the definition of "continuous contract".

Hong Kong Employment

LS

Lewis Silkin

The New ADGM Employment Regulations – What You Need To Know

The Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) has published the Employment Regulations 2024, a comprehensive update aimed at advancing workplace standards, strengthening employer-employee relationships, and supporting the continued development of this leading financial hub.

Hong Kong Employment

TS

The Sovereign Group

Termination Without Notice: The Legal Implications Of Payment In Lieu Of Notice In Employment Contracts

In the recent case of Lo Wai Keung v Hannover Ruck SE, the Hong Kong Court of First Instance addressed a significant point of law regarding the termination...

Hong Kong Employment

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Lewis Silkin

Legal Update: Court Rejects Deliveroo Rider's Claim As Employees

Hong Kong Employment

TD

Tanner De Witt

Private Equity Comparative Guide

Hong Kong Commercial

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Slotine

Private M&A Comparative Guide

Hong Kong Commercial

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Slotine

When Is Client Contact Information Confidential?

Hong Kong Privacy

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Mayer Brown

Legal Update: The Court Confirms That Employer's Duty Of Trust And Confidence Does Not Apply To The Right To Terminate

Hong Kong Employment

TD

Tanner De Witt

Legal Update: Damages Awarded For Employee's Breach Of Fiduciary Duties

Hong Kong Employment

TD

Tanner De Witt

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Discrimination, Disability & Sexual Harassment

Party Smart In Hong Kong: How To Keep The Fun Legal

Ah, the office social event – a time for team bonding, laughter and perhaps a cheeky drink or two. Whether it is a festive Christmas party, a company day event or a simple after-work gathering...

Hong Kong Employment

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Lewis Silkin

Harassment In The Workplace In Hong Kong: An Overview And Employer Obligations

Workplace harassment in Hong Kong remains a critical issue, and it is something that can significantly impact the well-being of employees and the overall productivity of an organisation.

Hong Kong Employment

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Lewis Silkin

DEI Initiatives In Hong Kong – Are They Still Needed Following Trump's Anti-DEI Crackdown In The U.S.?

In light of recent developments in the United States, where President Donald Trump has issued executive orders to dismantle Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion ("DEI") policies within the federal government...

Worldwide Commercial

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Lewis Silkin

Factors In Deciding Damages For "Injury To Feelings" In Discrimination Cases

Hong Kong Employment

TD

Tanner De Witt

Social Media Posts Highlight Workplace Sexual Harassment

Hong Kong Employment

TD

Tanner De Witt

Employment Law: 2024 Year In Review

Hong Kong Employment

TD

Tanner De Witt

Risk Of Not Handling Discrimination Complaints Properly. Victimisation Claim Even Where The Discrimination Case Is Dismissed

Hong Kong Employment

TD

Tanner De Witt

Legal Update: Recent Discrimination Case Uplifts Potential Damages For "Injury To Feelings"

Hong Kong Employment

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Tanner De Witt

Mastering Strike-Out Applications: Winning Strategies In Employment Disputes

Hong Kong Employment

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Lewis Silkin

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Retirement, Superannuation & Pensions

How To Divide Pension/Mandatory Provident Funds ("MPF") Retirement Benefits In Ancillary Relief For Divorce In Hong Kong?

Nearly 25 years have passed since Hong Kong launched the Mandatory Provident Fund ("MPF") in December 2000. As of February 2025, total assets under the MPF system in Hong Kong reached approximately HK$1.352 trillion, marking a record high since its inception and also a significant growth from the HK$1.18 trillion reported at the end of March 2024

Hong Kong Employment

TD

Tanner De Witt

Costa Rican Residency Options Unveiled: A Guide To Investor, Rentier, And Pensioner Permits

Located in Central America, Costa Rica has solidified its reputation as a favorite destination for American expatriates and travelers alike thanks to its breathtaking views, welcoming culture, a more relaxing lifestyle, and ideal climate.

Hong Kong Immigration

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Harvey Law Group

UK Pensions Briefing | New Pensions Ombudsman Streamlined Decision-Making Process | January 2025

The Pensions Ombudsman has rolled out some significant changes to its decision-making process following a root and branch review of its operating model.

Hong Kong Employment

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Norton Rose Fulbright Hong Kong

PPF Confirms Final 2025/26 Levy Determination To Be Published January 2025

Hong Kong Employment

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Norton Rose Fulbright Hong Kong

Pensions Ombudsman And PPF Ombudsman Annual Report And Accounts 2023 To 2024 Published

Hong Kong Employment

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Norton Rose Fulbright Hong Kong

UK Pensions Briefing | Cyber And Data Security For Pension Schemes: Key Takeaways

Hong Kong Privacy

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Norton Rose Fulbright Hong Kong

Hong Kong Launches e-platform For Pension Scheme

Hong Kong Employment

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Ius Laboris

Globalisation And Digital Innovation Driving Change In Occupational Savings

Worldwide Employment

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The Sovereign Group

Hong Kong Pensions Update

Hong Kong Employment

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Ius Laboris

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Unfair/ Wrongful Dismissal

Termination Without Notice: The Legal Implications Of Payment In Lieu Of Notice In Employment Contracts

In the recent case of Lo Wai Keung v Hannover Ruck SE, the Hong Kong Court of First Instance addressed a significant point of law regarding the termination...

Hong Kong Employment

LS

Lewis Silkin

Unauthorised Absence By An Employee May Justify A Summary Dismissal

The District Court in Hum Matthew Ta v Allied Way Security Management Limited [2024] HKDC 134 recently dismissed an employee's claim for wrongful dismissal against his former employer.

Hong Kong Employment

HS

Herbert Smith Freehills

Implied Duty Of Mutual Trust And Confidence And Employers' Right To Terminate

In Hong Kong, an implied duty of mutual trust and confidence exists between an employer and an employee.

Hong Kong Employment

BC

Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner

Basics Reiterated – No Strings Attached For Exercising Termination Rights

Hong Kong Employment

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Withers LLP

Summary Dismissal: Consider Suspending The Employee First

Hong Kong Employment

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Slotine

Summary Dismissal Upheld Of Employee Involved In Competing Business

Hong Kong Employment

MB

Mayer Brown

Redundancy – The Law In Hong Kong

Hong Kong Employment

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Reynolds Porter Chamberlain

Five Things To Consider In Determining Bonuses In Hong Kong

Hong Kong Employment

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Mayer Brown

Could You Be Fired In Hong Kong For Creating A "Negative Impression" On Social Media During Your Probation Period?

Hong Kong Media & IT

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Lewis Silkin

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Latest Videos

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Employment Laws In India - Brief Insights (Video)

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Hammurabi & Solomon

Employment Relations Podcast #42 – What could the proposed ban on "non-competes" mean for Australian employers?

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Piper Alderman

Key updates: new workplace laws

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Avant Law

It Depends – Can I access my super because I have ‘retired'?

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Cooper Grace Ward

Raising The Birthrate In Hong Kong And Singapore (Video)

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Ius Laboris

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