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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

Part 2: Employee Or Independent Contractor? Worker Classification And Immigration Risk In Hong Kong's Gig Economy

As discussed in Part 1 of this series, the explosive growth of Hong Kong's gig economy – from on-demand delivery to ride-hailing and digital services...

Hong Kong Immigration

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Lewis Silkin

What Is Considered Constructive Dismissal? Two Significant Rulings Shed Light On The Threshold

Two significant rulings by the Hong Kong courts provide important guidance on the doctrine of constructive dismissal...

Hong Kong Employment

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Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

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

The decision of Kan Kin Lan Kenny v Ray White (Hong Kong) Limited [2025] HKCFI 728, the Court of First Instance from early this year revisits and gives useful guidance...

Hong Kong Employment

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Tanner De Witt

Navigating Workplace Access Restrictions In Hong Kong: Statutory Suspension, Administrative Leave And Garden Leave

Hong Kong Employment

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Lewis Silkin

Court Confirms Summary Dismissal Only For Fundamental Breach Or Gross Misconduct

Hong Kong Employment

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Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

Hiring Foreign Domestic Helpers In Hong Kong, Pitfalls And Misconceptions

Hong Kong Employment

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Tanner De Witt

"You're Married To Him?!" Is It An Issue For Employers In Making Employment Decisions?

Hong Kong Employment

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Tanner De Witt

The Changing Face Of Employment Law In APAC

Hong Kong Employment

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Lewis Silkin

PRC: Compliance Guidelines For Non-compete Restraints/中国：竞业限制合规指引

Hong Kong Employment

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Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

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

Hong Kong Employment

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ONC Lawyers

Can Termination Of A Fixed-term Employment Contract During Sick Leave Constitute Dismissal?

Hong Kong Employment

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ONC Lawyers

Company Failed In Its Action Against Director And His Son Who Set Up A Rivalry Business. Why?

Hong Kong Commercial

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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

What's It Worth? The Fragility Of Valuations In Family Business In Hong Kong

Hong Kong Family

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Withers LLP

How NewJeans Nearly Turned The K-pop Industry Upside Down

Hong Kong Media & IT

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Haldanes

CRS 2.0 And CARF Explained: What The New Global Reporting Rules Mean

Worldwide Finance

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The Sovereign Group

Can You Have Your Cake And Eat It Too?

Hong Kong Commercial

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Conyers

China Tightens Tax Concession For HK Intermediary Holdcos

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Withers LLP

Employment Law In Hong Kong – An Overview

Terminating employment is relatively straightforward in Hong Kong. An employer is not required to give a reason for termination, and the contract can be terminated at any time by the employer giving the notice specified in the contract or by making a payment in lieu of notice.

Hong Kong Employment

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Lewis Silkin

Trade Unions (Amendment) Bill 2025 Bolsters Mechanisms To Safeguard National Security

The Trade Unions (Amendment) Bill 2025 (the "Bill") was passed by the Legislative Council on 25 June 2025 and will come into operation on 5 January 2026.

Hong Kong Employment

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Lewis Silkin

Can Dishonesty Automatically Justify A Summary Dismissal?

Termination of employment contract without notice or payment in lieu of notice under section 9 of the Employment Ordinance (Cap. 57), commonly referred to as "summary dismissal", is a serious disciplinary action.

Hong Kong Employment

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ONC Lawyers

A Win For Hong Kong Employees: New Law Expands Access To Statutory Benefits

Effective from January 2026, a new law in Hong Kong will broaden the definition of a ‘continuous contract', making it easier for employees to qualify for statutory employment benefits. We look at the details below.

Hong Kong Employment

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Ius Laboris

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

Hong Kong Employment

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Lewis Silkin

Hong Kong Government To Change The "418 Rule" Under The Employment Ordinance: 468 Is The New 418

Hong Kong Employment

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ONC Lawyers

Government Passes Legislation Making It Easier For Employees To Qualify For Statutory Employment Benefits In Hong Kong

Hong Kong Employment

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Lewis Silkin

The New "468 Rule" Under The Employment Ordinance Will Come Into Effect From 18 January 2026

Hong Kong Employment

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ONC Lawyers

Hong Kong High Court Grants Injunction To Enforce Restrictive Covenants

Hong Kong Employment

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Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner

Changes In Shanghai's Practices For Non-Renewal Of Second Fixed-Term Contracts

Hong Kong Employment

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DLA Piper

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

The New ADGM Employment Regulations – What You Need To Know

Hong Kong Employment

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The Sovereign Group

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

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

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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

The Hong Kong Court Discharges Service Out Of The Jurisdiction Of A Tort Claim

This case concerned service out of the jurisdiction of a writ based on a tort claim.

Hong Kong Litigation

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Stephenson Harwood

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

In the recent decision of Yang Zhizhong v Nomura International (Hong Kong) Limited [2024] HKCFI 2192 handed down by the Court of First Instance...

Hong Kong Employment

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Tanner De Witt

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

In Green Light Multiplex Co. Ltd v Lam Shi Yan and Another [2024] HKCFI 2101, the Court of First Instance considered a dispute of an employee being alleged of breaching his fiduciary duties...

Hong Kong Employment

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Tanner De Witt

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

In the case of Green Light Multiplex Co. Limited v. Lam Shi Yan [2024] HKCFI 2101, the Hong Kong Court of First Instance held a former General Manager (GM)...

Hong Kong Employment

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Mayer Brown

Hong Kong Court Clarifies The Application Of Implied Terms In Employment Contracts

Hong Kong Employment

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Mayer Brown

HK CFI Finds Investment Bank Did Not Breach Implied Terms Of Employment Contract

Hong Kong Employment

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Lewis Silkin

Employer's Claim To Enforce Non-Compete And Non-Solicitation Obligations Dismissed By Hong Kong Court

Hong Kong Employment

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Mayer Brown

Hong Kong: Restrictive Covenants

Hong Kong Employment

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Mayer Brown

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

Hong Kong Employment

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Lewis Silkin

Whistleblower Confidentiality Unveiled

Hong Kong Employment

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Ius Laboris

Hong Kong High Court Considers Reasonableness Of Non-Compete Covenant

Hong Kong Employment

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Norton Rose Fulbright Hong Kong

Blowing The Lid Off Confidentiality Obligations For Whistleblowers

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 Employment Law In Hong Kong

Hong Kong Employment

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Mayer Brown

The Hong Kong Court Discharges Service Out Of The Jurisdiction Of A Tort Claim

Hong Kong Litigation

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Stephenson Harwood

Think Twice Before Filing An Employment Claim Directly To The High Court

Hong Kong Employment

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Ius Laboris

Hong Kong Employer Found Liable For Workplace Pregnancy Discrimination

Hong Kong Employment

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Mayer Brown

No Place For Pregnancy Discrimination

Hong Kong Employment

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Ius Laboris

No Place For Pregnancy Discrimination At The Workplace In Hong Kong

Hong Kong Employment

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Lewis Silkin

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Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

Michael Byrnes appeared on Breakfast with Tim Webster on 2SM on 23 July 2025 to discuss workplace relationships and that Coldplay concert

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Swaab

[Live] Regulatory Framework For Doing Business In Indonesia And India: Opportunities And Challenges (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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