Employment

Our Employment practice is constantly developing to keep pace with the law and has gained a respected position with employers, employees and among our peers as being at the forefront of providing practical and straightforward advice in a complex and developing area of law.

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Human Resources Online | How to prevent discrimination against breastfeeding at the workplace
Human Resources Online | How to prevent discrimination against breastfeeding at the workplace 1200 800 Adam Hugill

On 19 June 2021 amendments to the Sex Discrimination Ordinance came into effect extending protection prohibiting discrimination on the ground of breastfeeding

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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

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

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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 on team moves from both perspectives, 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 no legislation to assure adoptive parents get time off work, however there are some 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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