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Wrongful Dismissal In Hong Kong: Lessons For Employers Across Asia

In a region where employment law is increasingly scrutinised, the risks of summary dismissal (i.e. a dismissal without notice, and with immediate effect) continue to present a live issue for companies across Asia

Hong Kong Employment

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Withers LLP

Can Dishonesty Automatically Justify A Summary Dismissal?

Termination of employment contract without notice or payment in lieu of notice under section 9 of the Employment Ordinance (Cap. 57), commonly referred to as "summary dismissal", is a serious disciplinary action.

Hong Kong Employment

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ONC Lawyers

Legal Update: Proposed Reduction On Threshold On Working Hours For "Continuous Contract"

The Employment (Amendment) Bill 2025 (the "Bill") proposes amendments aimed at enhancing labour protections by reducing the threshold of working hours...

Hong Kong Employment

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Tanner De Witt

A Win For Hong Kong Employees: New Law Expands Access To Statutory Benefits

Effective from January 2026, a new law in Hong Kong will broaden the definition of a ‘continuous contract', making it easier for employees to qualify for statutory employment benefits. We look at the details below.

Hong Kong Employment

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Ius Laboris

Managing A Mixed Workforce – A Practical Guide To Converting Employees To Independent Contractors

Hong Kong Employment

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Lewis Silkin

Resignation Of An Employee: What Next And Who Should Have The Last Word?

Hong Kong Employment

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Lewis Silkin

Managing Workplace Mental Health In Hong Kong: Legal Considerations And Practical Steps

Hong Kong Employment

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Lewis Silkin

Hong Kong Government To Change The "418 Rule" Under The Employment Ordinance: 468 Is The New 418

Hong Kong Employment

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ONC Lawyers

Government Passes Legislation Making It Easier For Employees To Qualify For Statutory Employment Benefits In Hong Kong

Hong Kong Employment

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Lewis Silkin

The New "468 Rule" Under The Employment Ordinance Will Come Into Effect From 18 January 2026

Hong Kong Employment

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ONC Lawyers

Doubling Down On Protection: Increased Severance Payment Cap Under Hong Kong's Insolvency Fund

Hong Kong Employment

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Lewis Silkin

Hong Kong High Court Grants Injunction To Enforce Restrictive Covenants

Hong Kong Employment

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Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner

Changes In Shanghai's Practices For Non-Renewal Of Second Fixed-Term Contracts

Hong Kong Employment

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DLA Piper

Changing Demographics And Ageing Workforces In The Asia Pacific Region

Worldwide Employment

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Lewis Silkin

Court Of Appeal Affirms That Mainland Enforcement Rulings Not Registrable Or Enforceable Under Cap. 597

Hong Kong Litigation

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Dentons

Hong Kong Stablecoins Ordinance – New Regulatory Framework For Fiat-Referenced Stablecoins

Hong Kong Finance

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Timothy Loh LLP

Macau Plans Ad Rules Shake Up, Targeting Gambling And Influencer Marketing

Hong Kong Media & IT

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Haldanes

To Opt Out Or Not To Opt Out? – The Question Of The "Opt-Out Model" For AI Training

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Haldanes

The IRD's Further Guidance On The Foreign-sourced Income Exemption Regime

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KPMG

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Can Dishonesty Automatically Justify A Summary Dismissal?

Termination of employment contract without notice or payment in lieu of notice under section 9 of the Employment Ordinance (Cap. 57), commonly referred to as "summary dismissal", is a serious disciplinary action.

Hong Kong Employment

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ONC Lawyers

A Win For Hong Kong Employees: New Law Expands Access To Statutory Benefits

Effective from January 2026, a new law in Hong Kong will broaden the definition of a ‘continuous contract', making it easier for employees to qualify for statutory employment benefits. We look at the details below.

Hong Kong Employment

IL

Ius Laboris

Managing A Mixed Workforce – A Practical Guide To Converting Employees To Independent Contractors

As economic pressures mount in Hong Kong, many organisations are exploring ways to streamline operations and reduce costs.

Hong Kong Employment

LS

Lewis Silkin

Hong Kong Government To Change The "418 Rule" Under The Employment Ordinance: 468 Is The New 418

Hong Kong Employment

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ONC Lawyers

Government Passes Legislation Making It Easier For Employees To Qualify For Statutory Employment Benefits In Hong Kong

Hong Kong Employment

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Lewis Silkin

The New "468 Rule" Under The Employment Ordinance Will Come Into Effect From 18 January 2026

Hong Kong Employment

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ONC Lawyers

Hong Kong High Court Grants Injunction To Enforce Restrictive Covenants

Hong Kong Employment

BC

Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner

Changes In Shanghai's Practices For Non-Renewal Of Second Fixed-Term Contracts

Hong Kong Employment

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DLA Piper

HK Proposes Changes To The "Continuous Contract" Rule Under Employment Ordinance

Hong Kong Employment

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Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner

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Discrimination, Disability & Sexual Harassment

Managing A Mixed Workforce – A Practical Guide To Converting Employees To Independent Contractors

As economic pressures mount in Hong Kong, many organisations are exploring ways to streamline operations and reduce costs.

Hong Kong Employment

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Lewis Silkin

Managing Workplace Mental Health In Hong Kong: Legal Considerations And Practical Steps

A recent survey published last year by the Mental Health Association of Hong Kong revealed an alarming rise in mental health disorders, particularly among Hong Kong males and young people.

Hong Kong Employment

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Lewis Silkin

Changing Demographics And Ageing Workforces In The Asia Pacific Region

The Asia Pacific region is experiencing rapid ageing, putting it at the forefront of one of the most significant global demographic trends.

Worldwide Employment

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Lewis Silkin

Party Smart In Hong Kong: How To Keep The Fun Legal

Hong Kong Employment

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Lewis Silkin

Harassment In The Workplace In Hong Kong: An Overview And Employer Obligations

Hong Kong Employment

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Lewis Silkin

DEI Initiatives In Hong Kong – Are They Still Needed Following Trump's Anti-DEI Crackdown In The U.S.?

Worldwide Commercial

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Lewis Silkin

Factors In Deciding Damages For "Injury To Feelings" In Discrimination Cases

Hong Kong Employment

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Tanner De Witt

Social Media Posts Highlight Workplace Sexual Harassment

Hong Kong Employment

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Tanner De Witt

Employment Law: 2024 Year In Review

Hong Kong Employment

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Tanner De Witt

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Retirement, Superannuation & Pensions

Changing Demographics And Ageing Workforces In The Asia Pacific Region

The Asia Pacific region is experiencing rapid ageing, putting it at the forefront of one of the most significant global demographic trends.

Worldwide Employment

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Lewis Silkin

How To Divide Pension/Mandatory Provident Funds ("MPF") Retirement Benefits In Ancillary Relief For Divorce In Hong Kong?

Nearly 25 years have passed since Hong Kong launched the Mandatory Provident Fund ("MPF") in December 2000. As of February 2025, total assets under the MPF system in Hong Kong reached approximately HK$1.352 trillion, marking a record high since its inception and also a significant growth from the HK$1.18 trillion reported at the end of March 2024

Hong Kong Employment

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Tanner De Witt

Costa Rican Residency Options Unveiled: A Guide To Investor, Rentier, And Pensioner Permits

Located in Central America, Costa Rica has solidified its reputation as a favorite destination for American expatriates and travelers alike thanks to its breathtaking views, welcoming culture, a more relaxing lifestyle, and ideal climate.

Hong Kong Immigration

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Harvey Law Group

UK Pensions Briefing | New Pensions Ombudsman Streamlined Decision-Making Process | January 2025

Hong Kong Employment

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Norton Rose Fulbright Hong Kong

PPF Confirms Final 2025/26 Levy Determination To Be Published January 2025

Hong Kong Employment

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Norton Rose Fulbright Hong Kong

Pensions Ombudsman And PPF Ombudsman Annual Report And Accounts 2023 To 2024 Published

Hong Kong Employment

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Norton Rose Fulbright Hong Kong

UK Pensions Briefing | Cyber And Data Security For Pension Schemes: Key Takeaways

Hong Kong Privacy

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Norton Rose Fulbright Hong Kong

Hong Kong Launches e-platform For Pension Scheme

Hong Kong Employment

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Ius Laboris

Globalisation And Digital Innovation Driving Change In Occupational Savings

Worldwide Employment

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The Sovereign Group

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Unfair/ Wrongful Dismissal

Wrongful Dismissal In Hong Kong: Lessons For Employers Across Asia

In a region where employment law is increasingly scrutinised, the risks of summary dismissal (i.e. a dismissal without notice, and with immediate effect) continue to present a live issue for companies across Asia

Hong Kong Employment

WL

Withers LLP

Can Dishonesty Automatically Justify A Summary Dismissal?

Termination of employment contract without notice or payment in lieu of notice under section 9 of the Employment Ordinance (Cap. 57), commonly referred to as "summary dismissal", is a serious disciplinary action.

Hong Kong Employment

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ONC Lawyers

Resignation Of An Employee: What Next And Who Should Have The Last Word?

In the case of Life Young Medical Group Ltd (formerly known as Life Young Aesthetic Medical Ltd) (壹心駿美醫學集團有限公司前稱為壹心駿美醫學有限公司) v Chiu Suet Man (趙雪雯), the Court considered...

Hong Kong Employment

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Lewis Silkin

Termination Without Notice: The Legal Implications Of Payment In Lieu Of Notice In Employment Contracts

Hong Kong Employment

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Lewis Silkin

Unauthorised Absence By An Employee May Justify A Summary Dismissal

Hong Kong Employment

HS

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

Implied Duty Of Mutual Trust And Confidence And Employers' Right To Terminate

Hong Kong Employment

BC

Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner

Basics Reiterated – No Strings Attached For Exercising Termination Rights

Hong Kong Employment

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Withers LLP

Summary Dismissal: Consider Suspending The Employee First

Hong Kong Employment

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Slotine

Summary Dismissal Upheld Of Employee Involved In Competing Business

Hong Kong Employment

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Mayer Brown

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Latest Videos

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Michael Byrnes appeared on Breakfast with Tim Webster on 2SM on 23 July 2025 to discuss workplace relationships and that Coldplay concert

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Swaab

Recognizing And Addressing Sexual Harassment At Work (Video)

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IndiaLaw LLP

Inside Employment Podcast Series - Episode 2: Policy Parallels – Industrial Relations And Immigration (Video)

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Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

Singapore's Workplace Fairness Act And Its Impact On Women In Workplace (Video)

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Withers LLP

Fostering Awareness Among Employees On Insider Trading Compliance (Video)

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Corporate Professionals

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