Employment

Immigration Offences on Employment

Immigration Offences on Employment 1600 1067 Adam Hugill

All visitors to Hong Kong that do not have the right of abode will be subject to a condition of stay. Any contravention is a criminal offence, resulting in a fine and even imprisonment.

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Maternity Leave Amendments Take Effect Today

Maternity Leave Amendments Take Effect Today 1600 583 Hugill & Ip

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

Podcast S2E5 | Employment: Team Moves

Podcast S2E5 | Employment: Team Moves 1600 583 Adam Hugill

Chris Hooley and Adam Hugill discuss team moves from both perspectives, looking at fidelity and fiduciary duties, contractual obligations of employees, real-life examples.

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 implemented no legislation to assure that adoptive parents are afforded the time off work, however there are some positive developments about increasing maternity/paternity leave.

Interact Law | Remote working legislation

Interact Law | Remote working legislation 900 507 Adam Hugill

During the pandemic employers & staff have had to adapt to create safe working environments. Here are brief insights into global employment rules on remote working.

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Taylor Vinters | Managing a reduction in force in APAC

Taylor Vinters | Managing a reduction in force in APAC 900 600 Hugill & Ip

In a region as culturally and legally diverse as APAC, managing a Reduction in Force (RIF) can be challenging.

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Human Resources Magazine | How employers can minimise data privacy risks during WFH

Human Resources Magazine | How employers can minimise data privacy risks during WFH 1200 800 Hugill & Ip

Businesses should be fully aware of their existing rights and obligations with IT service providers and clients to ensure that they are not running into legal issues that may have severe impacts on business operation.

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.

Employment Support Scheme (ESS): Phase 2 Kicks Off

Employment Support Scheme (ESS): Phase 2 Kicks Off 1200 797 Adam Hugill

The scheme established by the HK SAR Government during the COVID-19 pandemic to support employers opens applications from 31 August 2020 and covers the September-November period

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.

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