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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.

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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

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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

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Lewis Silkin

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

The Employment Ordinance (Cap.57) ("Ordinance") is the primary legislation governing the relationship between an employer and an employee. It establishes a framework that outlines the rights, benefits and protections provided to employees to whom the Ordinance applies.

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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

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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

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

Hong Kong Employment

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Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner

Abolition Of MPF Offsetting Mechanism In Hong Kong - Key Action Points For Hong Kong Employers

Hong Kong Employment

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Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner

Employment (Amendment) Bill 2025: Easier Access To Employment Benefits In Hong Kong

Hong Kong Employment

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Lewis Silkin

The New ADGM Employment Regulations – What You Need To Know

Hong Kong Employment

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The Sovereign Group

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

Hong Kong Employment

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Lewis Silkin

Legal Update: Court Rejects Deliveroo Rider's Claim As Employees

Hong Kong Employment

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Tanner De Witt

Who Can Sue On Behalf Of A Deceased Person? Key Lessons From A Recent Hong Kong Court Case

Hong Kong Commercial

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Haldanes

Losing Money On Bets With No Gain Could Still Be Money Laundering

Hong Kong Government

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ONC Lawyers

The New Rules Of Legal Writing: How To Be Found By AI

Hong Kong Technology

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Haldanes

Chiikawa 在香港：一个萌系角色如何成就庞大商机

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Rouse

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

Hong Kong Employment

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Tanner De Witt

The Hong Kong Court Discharges Service Out Of The Jurisdiction Of A Tort Claim

This case concerned service out of the jurisdiction of a writ based on a tort claim.

Hong Kong Litigation

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Stephenson Harwood

Private Equity Comparative Guide

Private Equity Comparative Guide for the jurisdiction of Hong Kong, check out our comparative guides section to compare across multiple countries

Hong Kong Commercial

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Slotine

Private M&A Comparative Guide

Private M&A Comparative Guide for the jurisdiction of Hong Kong, check out our comparative guides section to compare across multiple countries

Hong Kong Commercial

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Slotine

When Is Client Contact Information Confidential?

Confidentiality is a key consideration in any commercial endeavour.

Hong Kong Privacy

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Mayer Brown

Legal Update: The Court Confirms That Employer's Duty Of Trust And Confidence Does Not Apply To The Right To Terminate

Hong Kong Employment

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Tanner De Witt

Legal Update: Damages Awarded For Employee's Breach Of Fiduciary Duties

Hong Kong Employment

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Tanner De Witt

Hong Kong Court Finds Former GM Breached Fiduciary Duties By Diverting Business Opportunities

Hong Kong Employment

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Mayer Brown

Hong Kong Court Clarifies The Application Of Implied Terms In Employment Contracts

Hong Kong Employment

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Mayer Brown

HK CFI Finds Investment Bank Did Not Breach Implied Terms Of Employment Contract

Hong Kong Employment

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Lewis Silkin

Employer's Claim To Enforce Non-Compete And Non-Solicitation Obligations Dismissed By Hong Kong Court

Hong Kong Employment

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Mayer Brown

Hong Kong: Restrictive Covenants

Hong Kong Employment

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Mayer Brown

Hong Kong Government Plans To Expand The Scope Of The Sexual Conviction Record Check Scheme

Hong Kong Employment

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Lewis Silkin

Whistleblower Confidentiality Unveiled

Hong Kong Employment

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Ius Laboris

Hong Kong High Court Considers Reasonableness Of Non-Compete Covenant

Hong Kong Employment

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Norton Rose Fulbright Hong Kong

The Hong Kong Court Discharges Service Out Of The Jurisdiction Of A Tort Claim

This case concerned service out of the jurisdiction of a writ based on a tort claim.

Hong Kong Litigation

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Stephenson Harwood

Hong Kong Government Plans To Expand The Scope Of The Sexual Conviction Record Check Scheme

The Hong Kong Government has announced its plans to expand the existing Sexual Conviction Record Check ("SCRC") scheme to enhance the protection of children and mentally incapacitated persons ("MIPs") from sexual abuse.

Hong Kong Employment

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Lewis Silkin

Whistleblower Confidentiality Unveiled

Confidentiality clauses in employment contracts typically aim to protect an employer's confidential information, but there are limitations on the extent to which they can restrict whistleblowing activities.

Hong Kong Employment

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Ius Laboris

Hong Kong High Court Considers Reasonableness Of Non-Compete Covenant

In the recent case of Manulife Financial Asia Ltd v. Kenneth Joseph Rappold And Others [2024] HKCFI 989 (judgment made on 5 April 2024), the court dismissed an application...

Hong Kong Employment

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Norton Rose Fulbright Hong Kong

Blowing The Lid Off Confidentiality Obligations For Whistleblowers

Hong Kong Employment

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Lewis Silkin

The Hong Kong Court Discharges Service Out Of The Jurisdiction Of A Tort Claim

This case concerned service out of the jurisdiction of a writ based on a tort claim.

Hong Kong Litigation

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Stephenson Harwood

Hong Kong Court Stays Proceedings Even When They Are Not Covered By An Arbitration Agreement MAK V LA [2022] HKCFI 285

In this recent decision the Hong Kong court has demonstrated a particularly pro-arbitration stance, adopting a broad interpretation of arbitration provisions in an employee bonus scheme, extending it beyond one particular year, ...

Hong Kong Litigation

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Stephenson Harwood

No Place For Pregnancy Discrimination

A Hong Kong employee dismissed via WeChat while in hospital has been awarded substantial damages for pregnancy discrimination.

Hong Kong Employment

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Ius Laboris

No Place For Pregnancy Discrimination At The Workplace In Hong Kong

The Claimant was a former employee of the Respondent, a logistics company. Between 2007 – 2011, the Claimant was employed by affiliated companies within the same group.

Hong Kong Employment

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Lewis Silkin

Hong Kong Court Rules In Favour Of Employer On Indemnity Provision

Hong Kong Employment

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Mayer Brown

When Is A Discretionary Bonus Not Discretionary?

Hong Kong Employment

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Mayer Brown

Upcoming Webinar: Asia-Pacific Reductions In Force – Ten Things To Look Out For

Worldwide Employment

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Seyfarth Shaw LLP

COVID-19 Vaccination Requirements Under The Employment Ordinance To Be Repealed

Hong Kong Employment

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Mayer Brown

Hong Kong Court Refuses To Grant Springboard Injunction To Protect Employer's Confidential Information

Hong Kong Employment

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Mayer Brown

Hong Kong Court Of Appeal Confirms Employee On Standby Not Granted Rest Days

Hong Kong Employment

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Mayer Brown

Covid Quarantine Lifted In Hong Kong: What's Changing?

Hong Kong Employment

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Ius Laboris

Can An Employer Escape A Contractual Obligation To Pay Termination Compensation To An Employee?

Hong Kong Employment

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Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

Hong Kong Government Lifts Compulsory Quarantine Requirement – What Employers Need To Know

Hong Kong Employment

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Lewis Silkin

Hong Kong Investigation Insights: ‘Pro-female Bias' Can Amount To Discrimination

Hong Kong Employment

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Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

Hong Kong Court Stays Proceedings Even When They Are Not Covered By An Arbitration Agreement MAK V LA [2022] HKCFI 285

Hong Kong Litigation

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Stephenson Harwood

Court Of First Instance Confirms 'Modern' Judicial Approach To Penalty Clauses In A Hong Kong Employment Case

Hong Kong Employment

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Mayer Brown

Restrictive covenants under Hong Kong employment law

Hong Kong Employment

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Timothy Loh LLP

Enforcing Post-termination Restrictions In Employment Contracts

Hong Kong Employment

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Horizons Corporate Advisory Co Ltd

Hong Kong Court Confirms Senior Employee Owes Fiduciary Duties To Employer

Hong Kong Employment

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Mayer Brown

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Hammurabi & Solomon

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Piper Alderman

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Avant Law

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Cooper Grace Ward

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