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Working Mothers: Maternity Rights Under Hong Kong Law

Under Hong Kong Law a pregnant woman is entitled to maternity benefits from her employer, provided she is employed under a "continuous contract".

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

With effect from 1 January 2026, the maximum daily rate for reimbursement of medical expenses to employees under the Employees' Compensation Ordinance (ECO) and the Pneumoconiosis and Mesothelioma...

Hong Kong Employment

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Lewis Silkin

Key Employment Issues From The 2025 Policy Address

On 17 September 2025 the Chief Executive of the Hong Kong SAR delivered his 2025 Policy Address. Amongst the topics were several notable employment related issues.

Hong Kong Employment

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Tanner De Witt

Hong Kong Increases Minimum Wage For Foreign Domestic Workers

On 29 September 2025, the Hong Kong Government announced that the minimum allowable wage for foreign domestic workers in Hong Kong will be increased by 2.2 per cent, from HK$4,990 to HK$5,100 per month.

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

Can You Sue For Death By Overwork?

Hong Kong Employment

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ONC Lawyers

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

Hong Kong Employment

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Tanner De Witt

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

Hong Kong Employment

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Lewis Silkin

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

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

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

Hong Kong Media & IT

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Haldanes

Beyond Borders - Episode 8: What You Need To Know About Hong Kong Employment Law (Podcast)

Hong Kong Employment

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Lewis Silkin

Hong Kong SFC Unveils Major Upgrades For Virtual Asset Trading Platforms: To Allow Global Liquidity, More Products, With Tighter Risk Controls

Hong Kong Finance

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Hauzen

Safeguarding The Mentally Incapacitated: Navigating The Complex Framework For Appointing Mental Health Committees In Hong Kong

Hong Kong Healthcare

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Haldanes

Criminal And Civil Remedies Available To Victims Of Sexual Harassment At Workplace

Hong Kong Employment

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ONC Lawyers

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

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

The Hong Kong Government has proposed to change the "continuous contract" requirement under the Employment Ordinance (Cap 57) ("EO") from the current "4-18" requirement to a more relaxed "4-17" or "4-68" requirement.

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

From 1 May 2025, in respect of Hong Kong's MPF scheme, the MPF offsetting mechanism will be abolished, meaning that employers no longer will be able to use the accrued benefits of their mandatory contributions ...

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?

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

What's Coming Next In Hong Kong?

Hong Kong Employment

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Ius Laboris

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

Hong Kong Employment

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Norton Rose Fulbright Hong Kong

Mastering Strike-Out Applications: Winning Strategies In Employment Disputes

Hong Kong Employment

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Lewis Silkin

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

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

Hong Kong Employment

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Tanner De Witt

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

Hong Kong Employment

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Ius Laboris

Private Equity Comparative Guide

Private Equity Comparative Guide for the jurisdiction of Hong Kong, check out our comparative guides section to compare across multiple countries

Hong Kong Commercial

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Slotine

Private M&A Comparative Guide

Private M&A Comparative Guide for the jurisdiction of Hong Kong, check out our comparative guides section to compare across multiple countries

Hong Kong Commercial

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Slotine

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

Hong Kong Employment

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Mayer Brown

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

Starting from 23 September 2024, the Hong Kong Stock Exchange (HKEX) will allow the trading of stocks and derivatives during extreme weather conditions.

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

The Government launched the new Capital Investment Entrant Scheme (new "CIES") earlier this year, in line with its ongoing efforts to revitalise Hong Kong's economy.

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

In Chu Yeut Lin and Another v. Everbright Groups Limited [2024] HKCFI 1626, the Court of First Instance ("CFI") confirmed that the Labour Tribunal has a wide discretionary power...

Hong Kong Employment

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Mayer Brown

Globalisation And Digital Innovation Driving Change In Occupational Savings

It's an exciting time to be delivering international occupational pension and savings services as more employers are turning to the flexibility and portability...

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

Asia Employment, Pensions And Incentives Update: January 2023

Worldwide Employment

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Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

Hong Kong's New Minimum Wage Effective From 1 May 2023

Hong Kong Employment

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Mayer Brown

Increase To The Statutory Minimum Wage

Hong Kong Employment

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Envoy Global, Inc.

Asia Employment, Pensions And Incentives Update: November 2022

Worldwide Employment

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Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

Hong Kong Safety Snapshots – Confirmation Of Limits On Statutory Compensation For Internal Injuries

Hong Kong Employment

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Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

Can An Employer Escape A Contractual Obligation To Pay Termination Compensation To An Employee?

Hong Kong Employment

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Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

Competition Concerns Over Employers' Joint Negotiation With Employee Bodies In Hong Kong

Hong Kong Anti-trust

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Mayer Brown

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McCabes

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Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

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Swaab

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Hammurabi & Solomon

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Ius Laboris

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