Employee’s Rights & Entitlements

Comprehensive legal guidance for employees throughout their employment and termination — protecting their rights and entitlements, managing workplace issues, and making informed decisions during and after employment.

US Pay Transparency Laws: Points to Note for Global Employers
US Pay Transparency Laws: Points to Note for Global Employers 900 602 Adam Hugill

In an effort to close racial, ethnic and gender wage gaps, the U.S. have passed new pay transparency laws that will require most employers to disclose salary ranges in job postings

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Abolishment of MPF Offsetting Mechanism: is it finally here?
Abolishment of MPF Offsetting Mechanism: is it finally here? 800 533 Hugill & Ip

“Six years and a half since the public consultation on retirement protection in 2015, the legislative amendments have now been completed” – Secretary for Labour and Welfare, Dr Law Chi-kwong

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Labour Day | Making it work: family-friendly policies in the workplace
Labour Day | Making it work: family-friendly policies in the workplace 800 533 Hugill & Ip

A discussion on parental leave policies and challenges that Migrant Domestic Workers face with employers during pregnancy

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TVB Pearl Magazine | My Mother The Helper
TVB Pearl Magazine | My Mother The Helper 1200 800 Hugill & Ip

Foreign domestic helpers in Hong Kong who are mothers must often bear the financial and emotional burden all alone. What does having a child mean to them? How should employers…

Podcast S3E1 | Employment: All About Bonuses
Podcast S3E1 | Employment: All About Bonuses 1600 583 Adam Hugill

Adam Hugill and Jacqueline Cheng discuss bonuses, including end of year payments, performance and discretionary bonuses, practical tips for employers.

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HR Magazine | Getting HR ready for 2021
HR Magazine | Getting HR ready for 2021 1200 792 Hugill & Ip

HR Magazine spoke with Adam Hugill for advice on what HR should be aware of legally in terms of the new requirements for paid statutory maternity leave, and handling leave during WFH, quarantine and in times of limited businesses.

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Taylor Vinters | Maternity and Paternity Leave Changes
Taylor Vinters | Maternity and Paternity Leave Changes 1600 1131 Hugill & Ip

The Employment (Amendment) Ordinance 2020 increases the period of paid statutory maternity leave from 10 weeks to 14 weeks

Maternity Leave Amendments Take Effect Today
Maternity Leave Amendments Take Effect Today 1600 583 Adam Hugill

Steps forward have been implemented on statutory maternity and paternity leave in Hong Kong

Adoption Leave in Hong Kong – 香港領養假
Adoption Leave in Hong Kong – 香港領養假 1400 934 Adam Hugill

Hong Kong has no legislation to assure adoptive parents get time off work, however there are some developments about increasing maternity / paternity leave.

Disability Discrimination and Cancer
Disability Discrimination and Cancer 1200 900 Adam Hugill

When hit with critical illness it is important to be aware of the protections that might be afforded. In an employment context, it is also imperative that employers understand their responsibilities and that discrimination is avoided.

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