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Managing Workplace Mental Health In Hong Kong: Legal Considerations And Practical Steps

A recent survey published last year by the Mental Health Association of Hong Kong revealed an alarming rise in mental health disorders, particularly among Hong Kong males and young people.

Hong Kong Employment

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Lewis Silkin

Changing Demographics And Ageing Workforces In The Asia Pacific Region

The Asia Pacific region is experiencing rapid ageing, putting it at the forefront of one of the most significant global demographic trends.

Worldwide Employment

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Lewis Silkin

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.?

Worldwide Commercial

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Lewis Silkin

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

Hong Kong Employment

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Tanner De Witt

Social Media Posts Highlight Workplace Sexual Harassment

Hong Kong Employment

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Tanner De Witt

Employment Law: 2024 Year In Review

Hong Kong Employment

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Tanner De Witt

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

Hong Kong Employment

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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

2024 Year In Review – Hong Kong Employment Law

Hong Kong Employment

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Seyfarth Shaw LLP

Overview Of Anti-Discrimination Laws In Hong Kong

Hong Kong Employment

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Tanner De Witt

Legal Update – Beware Of The Risk Of Sex Discrimination In Job Advertisements

Hong Kong Employment

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Tanner De Witt

Macau Plans Ad Rules Shake Up, Targeting Gambling And Influencer Marketing

Hong Kong Media & IT

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Haldanes

Data Center Projects In Asia: Recent Trends, Key Risks, And Mitigation Strategies

Worldwide Real Estate

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Mayer Brown

Who Can Sue On Behalf Of A Deceased Person? Key Lessons From A Recent Hong Kong Court Case

Hong Kong Commercial

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Haldanes

Managing Workplace Mental Health In Hong Kong: Legal Considerations And Practical Steps

Hong Kong Employment

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Lewis Silkin

Summer Davos 2025 | Janet Tang: Companies Enter Rational New Phase In AI Investments

Hong Kong Technology

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AlixPartners

Hong Kong To Expand Sexual Conviction Record Checks

The Hong Kong Government has announced its plans to expand the existing Sexual Conviction Record Check (‘SCRC') scheme.

Hong Kong Employment

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Ius Laboris

Legal Update: Importance Of Contemporaneous Records In Defending Against Discrimination Claim

In a recent decision of Guting, Joan Sarmiento, Deceased v Choy Chiu Yee Rita [2024] HKDC 747 handed down by the District Court, an employer was successful...

Hong Kong Employment

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Tanner De Witt

Hong Kong Government Plans To Expand The Scope Of The Sexual Conviction Record Check Scheme

The Hong Kong Government has announced its plans to expand the existing Sexual Conviction Record Check ("SCRC") scheme to enhance the protection of children and mentally incapacitated persons ("MIPs") from sexual abuse.

Hong Kong Employment

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Lewis Silkin

Termination During Illness: A Recent Case Of A Foreign Domestic Worker's Discrimination Claims

In our previous article, Unveiling the Struggles of Hong Kong's Invisible Workforce we explored the challenges faced by foreign domestic workers ("FDWs")...

Hong Kong Employment

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Lewis Silkin

Can Victims Of Sexual Harassment Choose To Stay Anonymous?

Hong Kong Employment

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Ius Laboris

Hong Kong's Guide Dog Recommendations

Hong Kong Employment

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Ius Laboris

Hong Kong Commercial

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Norton Rose Fulbright Hong Kong

Hong Kong Alters Gender ID Policy

Hong Kong Employment

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Ius Laboris

Protecting Transgender Employees In The Workplace: Lessons From A UK Case

Hong Kong Employment

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Mayer Brown

Unveiling The Struggles Of Hong Kong's Invisible Workforce

Hong Kong Employment

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Lewis Silkin

Unauthorised Absence By An Employee May Justify A Summary Dismissal

Hong Kong Employment

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Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

Guide To Discrimination Law In Hong Kong

Hong Kong Employment

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Mayer Brown

Guide To Employment Law In Hong Kong

Hong Kong Employment

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Mayer Brown

Hong Kong Employer Found Liable For Workplace Pregnancy Discrimination

Hong Kong Employment

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Mayer Brown

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

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Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

Guide To Discrimination Law In Hong Kong

Hong Kong employers and employees have become increasingly aware of their rights and obligations under the anti-discrimination legislation since the passing of the Sex Discrimination...

Hong Kong Employment

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Mayer Brown

Guide To Employment Law In Hong Kong

The primary piece of legislation, the Employment Ordinance (the "EO"), prescribes certain basic rights and protection for most employees.

Hong Kong Employment

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Mayer Brown

Hong Kong Employer Found Liable For Workplace Pregnancy Discrimination

In the recent case of 周露娜 v. 中旅货运物流中心有限公司 [2023] HKDC 1115, the Court found that a logistics company (the "Employer")...

Hong Kong Employment

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Mayer Brown

No Place For Pregnancy Discrimination

Hong Kong Employment

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Ius Laboris

Hong Kong HR Investigation Insights: ‘Pro-female Bias' Can Amount To Discrimination

The Hong Kong District Court has provided a timely reminder to employers of the importance of ensuring that fair and proper processes are followed in the handling of sexual harassment complaints.

Hong Kong Employment

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Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

'Pro-Female Bias' Found To Be Sex Discrimination By Hong Kong District Court

In the case of Tan, Shaun Zhi Ming v. Euromoney Institutional Investor (Jersey) Ltd [2022] HKDC 622 DCEO4/2017, the District Court (DC) ruled in favour of an employee claiming sex discrimination because his employment was...

Hong Kong Employment

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Mayer Brown

The Rise Of ESG And What HR Professionals In Hong Kong Should Do To Keep Up

There has been much talk about ESG - Environmental, Social and Governance.

Hong Kong Commercial

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Mayer Brown

Taking Mental Health Conditions Into Account – Discriminatory Or Obligatory?

In a recent District Court decision C v The Chinese University of Hong Kong [2022] HKDC 77, the Court considered whether the University's decision to discontinue the studies of a student...

Hong Kong Employment

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Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

A Working Safety Net For Single Parents

Hong Kong Family

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Boase Cohen & Collins

Terminating Student's University Course Not Disability Discrimination, Hong Kong Court Rules

Hong Kong Employment

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Mayer Brown

Is Using The Term "Gweilo" Discriminatory In The Hong Kong Workplace?

Hong Kong Employment

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Mayer Brown

Redundancy In Hong Kong – An Employee's Guide To The Legal And Practical Considerations

Hong Kong Employment

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Reynolds Porter Chamberlain

Breastfeeding Discrimination And Harassment Law In Hong Kong Commences 19 June 2021

Hong Kong Employment

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Mayer Brown

Restaurants Requiring Employees To Be Vaccinated: Is It Legal In Hong Kong?

Hong Kong Employment

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Ius Laboris

Employment Law Changes In 2020 And What To Expect In 2021

Hong Kong Employment

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Reynolds Porter Chamberlain

Passage Of Anti-Breastfeeding Harassment Law In Hong Kong

Hong Kong Employment

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Mayer Brown

Hong Kong's COVID Vaccination Programme: Considerations For Employers

Hong Kong Employment

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Mayer Brown

Hair-Raising In Hong Kong: Win For "Long Hair" Clarifies Sex Discrimination Law

Hong Kong Employment

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Mayer Brown

Guide To Discrimination Law In Hong Kong

Hong Kong Employment

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Mayer Brown

A 2020 Refresher On COVID-related Employment Law Issues In Hong Kong

Hong Kong Employment

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Ius Laboris

Practical Considerations For Supporting Breastfeeding Employees In Hong Kong

Hong Kong Employment

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Mayer Brown

Can A Hong Kong Employer Require An Employee To Submit To A COVID-19 Test?

Hong Kong Coronavirus

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Mayer Brown

Few Employers Will Require Employees To Receive COVID-19 Tests, Hong Kong Partners Predict

Hong Kong Coronavirus

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Mayer Brown

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