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Taylor Vinters | Hong Kong: Recognition of same-sex marriages in connection with employment rights and entitlements 1200 675 Hugill & Ip
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Taylor Vinters | Hong Kong: Recognition of same-sex marriages in connection with employment rights and entitlements

Although Hong Kong boasts that it is Asia’s World City, in many respects it has fallen behind most developed jurisdictions, not least on the issue of protection from discrimination and – specifically for this article – protection against discrimination on the grounds of sexual orientation.   Hong Kong has not passed any laws to prevent…

Protection from Discrimination and HIV Status 1800 1200 Adam Hugill

Protection from Discrimination and HIV Status

In Hong Kong HIV status is protected as a being a disability under the Disability Discrimination Ordinance

Commercial Radio Hong Kong | The Importance of Estate Planning 1200 1200 Hugill & Ip
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Commercial Radio Hong Kong | The Importance of Estate Planning

Kengo and Alfred Ip discuss Estate Planning, same-sex marriage and LGBT rights on Commercial Radio 903 National Education.

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Discrimination in the Workplace

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

LGBT Rights: A Personal Story 1277 679 Hugill & Ip
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LGBT Rights: A Personal Story

Angus Leung and Scott Adams discuss their fight for civil rights that resulted in progress for same-sex couples in Hong Kong: spousal benefits in civil service & joint tax returns.

LGBT Rights Progress in Hong Kong 1280 680 Hugill & Ip
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LGBT Rights Progress in Hong Kong

A few landmark cases in hong Kong have allowed same-sex couples to apply for dependent visas, to receive spousal benefits in the civil service and to jointly file tax returns.

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HIV Status and Confidentiality

Carmen Tang explains why the Disability Discrimination Ordinance acts as a shield to minimize the impact of discrimination on individuals affected by HIV/AIDS

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Discrimination and HIV Status

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

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Discrimination in the Workplace

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.

A Will Doesn’t Just Protect Your Assets 1277 678 Alfred Ip

A Will Doesn’t Just Protect Your Assets

Will Ripley and Alfred Ip on implications of estate planning and Wills: from funerals to distribution of memorabilia, but especially provisions related to children.

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If There is a Will, There is a Way

Alfred Ip talks to Will Ripley about the importance of having a Will and the implications of the probate process in Hong Kong

RTHK: “The 1 2 3 Show” Podcast | Wills of Concern 1080 810 Hugill & Ip
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RTHK: “The 1 2 3 Show” Podcast | Wills of Concern

What do you need to consider and do before you make your Will? Why do you need a private client specialised lawyer to draft your Will? When do you need to review your Will?

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