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Court Clarifies Treatment Of Commission And Profit‑share Payments As “wages”

In Caidao Capital Ltd v Harmen Christiaan Overdijk [2026] HKCFI 1326, the Hong Kong Court of First Instance confirmed that the statutory definition of “wages” under the Employment Ordinance...

Hong Kong Employment

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Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

Beyond Bossware: The Rise Of ‘wellbeing-monitoring’ In The Workplace

Employers are increasingly using wellbeing‑monitoring tools to track the digital activity of employees, particularly in the financial services sector. This rise in so-called “bossware” raises concerns around workplace...

Hong Kong Privacy

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Ius Laboris

Hong Kong Considers 33% MPF Contribution Hike To Match Rising Cost Of Living

According to the Federation of Hong Kong Industries, one of the city's largest business chambers, the MPFA has proposed increasing the maximum income...

Hong Kong Employment

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Lewis Silkin

Why International Pension And Savings Plans Matter For Recruitment And Retention

Employers face multiple challenges in 2025 including economic volatility, a slowing hiring market, persistent skill gaps, and the need to adapt to technological shifts like AI and changing workforce expectations around flexibility and well-being.

Hong Kong Employment

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The Sovereign Group

Part 1: Hong Kong's Gig Economy

Hong Kong Employment

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Lewis Silkin

Holiday Pay And Annual Leave Pay Revisited: Wages And Commissions Covering Every Day Of The Month

Hong Kong Employment

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Tanner De Witt

How To Outsource Payroll In Hong Kong: A Strategic Guide

Hong Kong Employment

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The Sovereign Group

Working Mothers: Maternity Rights Under Hong Kong Law

Hong Kong Employment

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Tanner De Witt

Increase In Hong Kong's Daily Medical Reimbursement Rates To Enhance Employees' Rights And Benefits

Hong Kong Employment

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Lewis Silkin

Key Employment Issues From The 2025 Policy Address

Hong Kong Employment

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Tanner De Witt

Hong Kong Increases Minimum Wage For Foreign Domestic Workers

Hong Kong Employment

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Lewis Silkin

The Changing Face Of Employment Law In APAC

Hong Kong Employment

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Lewis Silkin

Navigating Legal Rights: Can Seafarers Refuse To Sail Through Conflict Zones?

Hong Kong Employment

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ONC Lawyers

Gig Economy And Gig Workers – Evolving Compliance Needs For Employers In Hong Kong And Mainland PRC

Hong Kong Employment

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Withers LLP

CRS2.0制度评析——金融资产扩围、离岸架构穿透与全球税收透明新范式

Hong Kong Technology

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Beijing Jincheng Tongda & Neal Law Firm

China Tightens Tax Concession For HK Intermediary Holdcos

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Withers LLP

Registered Designs In Hong Kong – Reform On The Horizon?

Hong Kong Media & IT

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Haldanes

How NewJeans Nearly Turned The K-pop Industry Upside Down

Hong Kong Media & IT

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Haldanes

Hong Kong Budget Review And Outlook 2026-2027

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KPMG

Can You Sue For Death By Overwork?

Recently, the tragic death of 59-year-old elevator maintenance technician, Chan, has cast a stark light on a silent epidemic within Hong Kong's workforce. Chan reportedly collapsed and died due to suspected overwork, a phenomenon often termed "karoshi" (過勞死), a Japanese word meaning "death from overwork"

Hong Kong Employment

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ONC Lawyers

Legal Update: Proposed Reduction On Threshold On Working Hours For "Continuous Contract"

The Employment (Amendment) Bill 2025 (the "Bill") proposes amendments aimed at enhancing labour protections by reducing the threshold of working hours...

Hong Kong Employment

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Tanner De Witt

Managing A Mixed Workforce – A Practical Guide To Converting Employees To Independent Contractors

As economic pressures mount in Hong Kong, many organisations are exploring ways to streamline operations and reduce costs.

Hong Kong Employment

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Lewis Silkin

Resignation Of An Employee: What Next And Who Should Have The Last Word?

In the case of Life Young Medical Group Ltd (formerly known as Life Young Aesthetic Medical Ltd) (壹心駿美醫學集團有限公司前稱為壹心駿美醫學有限公司) v Chiu Suet Man (趙雪雯), the Court considered...

Hong Kong Employment

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Lewis Silkin

Doubling Down On Protection: Increased Severance Payment Cap Under Hong Kong's Insolvency Fund

Hong Kong Employment

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Lewis Silkin

Changing Demographics And Ageing Workforces In The Asia Pacific Region

Worldwide Employment

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Lewis Silkin

Out Of Sight, Out Of Mind? Managing Misconduct In 'Satellite Offices'

Hong Kong Commercial

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Ius Laboris

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

Hong Kong Employment

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Lewis Silkin

HK Proposes Changes To The "Continuous Contract" Rule Under Employment Ordinance

Hong Kong Employment

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Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner

Abolition Of MPF Offsetting Mechanism In Hong Kong - Key Action Points For Hong Kong Employers

Hong Kong Employment

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Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner

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

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?

Hong Kong Employment

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Tanner De Witt

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

HK Court Rules That Gig Delivery Driver Was Not An Employee

Hong Kong Employment

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Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner

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

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

HK Court Rules That Gig Delivery Driver Was Not An Employee

With the continued prevalence of the "gig economy", a common question that arises is whether "gig workers" are employees or independent contractors of the digital platform.

Hong Kong Employment

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Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner

What's Coming Next In Hong Kong?

Hong Kong Employment

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Ius Laboris

Legal Update: Key Points On Employment Issues From 2024 Policy Address

In the 2024 policy address by the Chief Executive of Hong Kong SAR, a number of notable employment related issues were mentioned. We summarise the key issues below...

Hong Kong Employment

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Tanner De Witt

Could 'Tinder Leave' Be The Key To Happier Employees?

Tinder Leave is essentially a wellness benefit. It is time-off provided to an employee for the purpose of going on dates and pursuing romantic relationships, particularly via dating apps. It aims to encourage employees...

Hong Kong Employment

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Ius Laboris

Hong Kong Labour Tribunal Presiding Officer's Statutory Duty To Investigate Includes Calling Witnesses

Proceedings in the Hong Kong Labour Tribunal are inquisitorial in nature, differing from the adversarial approach taken in court proceedings. In Poon Shing Hin v. Li Wai Chun Transportation Co Ltd [2024] HKCFI 2564.

Hong Kong Employment

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Mayer Brown

When Confidential Information Cannot Be Protected Post-Termination Of Employment In Hong Kong

Not all "confidential information" can be protected post-termination of employment, as illustrated by the case of Conpak Management Consultants Limited v. Luk Wai Ting.

Hong Kong Employment

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Mayer Brown

Hong Kong Court Finds Former GM Breached Fiduciary Duties By Diverting Business Opportunities

Hong Kong Employment

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Mayer Brown

Hong Kong Policy Address 2024 – Key Employment Initiative Insights For Employers And HR Practitioners

Hong Kong Employment

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Mayer Brown

Winning The Talent War In Hong Kong

Hong Kong Employment

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Lewis Silkin

Typhoon Trading: Hong Kong Stock Exchange Scraps Seven-decade Practice Of Suspending Stock Market Trading During Typhoons And Extreme Weather Conditions – What This Means For Financial Services Employers

Hong Kong Employment

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Lewis Silkin

Increase In Applications Received For Hong Kong's New Capital Investment Entrant Scheme – What It Means For Employers

Hong Kong Employment

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Lewis Silkin

Hong Kong Court Confirms Labour Tribunal's Broad Powers To Order Employer Give Security To Defend Claim

Hong Kong Employment

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Mayer Brown

Globalisation And Digital Innovation Driving Change In Occupational Savings

Worldwide Employment

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The Sovereign Group

Guide To Employment Law In Hong Kong

Hong Kong Employment

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Mayer Brown

Online Retailer Slapped With Fine For Late Payment Of Wages

Hong Kong Employment

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Ius Laboris

New Hong Kong-Mainland China Reciprocal Enforcement Regime To Come Into Force On 29 January 2024

Hong Kong Litigation

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Mayer Brown

Stop The "Rolling Bad Apples": Mandatory Reference Checking In The Banking Sector

Hong Kong Finance

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Mayer Brown

Hong Kong Court Rules In Favour Of Employer On Indemnity Provision

Hong Kong Employment

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Mayer Brown

When Is A Discretionary Bonus Not Discretionary?

Hong Kong Employment

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Mayer Brown

Upcoming Webinar: Asia-Pacific Reductions In Force – Ten Things To Look Out For

Worldwide Employment

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Seyfarth Shaw LLP

"An Accident" Under The Employees' Compensation Ordinance (ECO) In Hong Kong - Case Analysis Involving A Stroke Injury

Hong Kong Employment

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Mayer Brown

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IndiaLaw LLP

Fair Work Commission Backs Employee in Remote Work Dispute with Westpac

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McCabes

Inside IR Podcast Series - Episode 29 Gender-based Undervaluation And Its Impact On Modern Award Rates Of Pay (Video)

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Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

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Swaab

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Hammurabi & Solomon

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