Employment Disputes

Advice on managing internal investigations and disciplinary processes, claims before the Labour Tribunal, EOC and Courts with a focus on protecting rights, mitigating risk, and achieving fair, efficient resolutions.

Immigration Offences on Employment
Immigration Offences on Employment 1600 1067 Adam Hugill

All visitors to Hong Kong without right of abode are subject to a condition of stay. Contravention is a criminal offence resulting in a fine and/or imprisonment

Employment: Discrimination Because of Pregnancy
Employment: Discrimination Because of Pregnancy 1920 1080 Adam Hugill

Adam Hugill discusses Hong Kong’s employment laws related to discrimination on the grounds of pregnancy and practical guidance for employers and employees.

Podcast S2E1 | Employment: Sexual Harassment in the Workplace
Podcast S2E1 | Employment: Sexual Harassment in the Workplace 1600 583 Adam Hugill

Margaret Wo and Adam Hugill on sexual harassment, what’s considered inappropriate behaviour and protections afforded by Hong Kong’s Sex Discrimination Ordinance.

Podcast S1E2 | Employment: Practical Guidance to Hong Kong Employment Law Issues
Podcast S1E2 | Employment: Practical Guidance to Hong Kong Employment Law Issues 1200 800 Adam Hugill

Adam Hugill discusses guidance for employers / employees on the Employment Ordinance, hiring & managing employees, termination, protection of business assets.

Increasing the Enforceability of Post-Termination Restrictions
Increasing the Enforceability of Post-Termination Restrictions 1080 718 Adam Hugill

The uncertainty regarding the enforceability of post-termination restrictions is gradually decreasing thanks to landmark cases. In particular, U.K. judgments still carry a strong impact on Hong Kong Courts.

Discrimination in the Workplace
Discrimination in the Workplace 1080 720 Adam Hugill

In Hong Kong four different ordinances protect against discrimination on the grounds of sex, pregnancy, marital status, family status, disability and race.

Discrimination and HIV Status
Discrimination and HIV Status 1276 678 Adam Hugill

In Hong Kong you cannot be denied employment or be discriminated because of your HIV status. Such protections also extend to your associates.

Discrimination in the Workplace
Discrimination in the Workplace 1273 678 Adam Hugill

Adam Hugill on legal protections against in Hong Kong related to sex, pregnancy, disability, family status, race. And lack of progress in legislation on sexual orientation.

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Asian Legal Business | #MeToo Leaving its Mark on Employment Law
Asian Legal Business | #MeToo Leaving its Mark on Employment Law 1400 788 Hugill & Ip

Since the start of the #MeToo movement, organizations throughout Asia have reported increased numbers of complaints about sexual misconduct in the workplace.

Employment Focus Week: Enforcing Your Rights
Employment Focus Week: Enforcing Your Rights 550 380 Adam Hugill

Most employment disputes are resolved through friendly (and sometimes not so friendly) negotiations between the employer and employee

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