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.

Employment Focus Week: Employees Are Special!
Employment Focus Week: Employees Are Special! 1393 879 Adam Hugill

Employment law is ubiquitous. Our Employment Focus Week aims to provide an overview of the obligations owed by employers and the rights that are granted to employees.

Reinstatement or Re-engagement: Adding Teeth to the Employment Ordinance?
Reinstatement or Re-engagement: Adding Teeth to the Employment Ordinance? 926 520 Adam Hugill

The Employment (Amendment) (No.2) Ordinance comes into force on 19 Oct 2018 and gives some teeth to the under used remedy of ‘reinstatement’ or ‘re-engagement’

Product Liability and Artificial Intelligence
Product Liability and Artificial Intelligence 1600 900 Christopher Hooley

The law always has difficulty keeping pace with advances in technology – product liability is no exception. There is much established law on product liability for traditional products but what has…

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Give Me My Personal Data!
Give Me My Personal Data! 1200 677 Hugill & Ip

Your company may have collected, held, processed or used the personal data of employees or other individuals – learn how to handle their requests for a copy.

Uncertain Distinction Between Employees and Independent Contractors
Uncertain Distinction Between Employees and Independent Contractors 1602 900 Adam Hugill

In the event of a dispute, usually regarding pay, benefits, dismissal or following a work place accident, the actual status of the worker can become extremely contentious.

Vicarious Liability: A Pitfall for Employers
Vicarious Liability: A Pitfall for Employers 800 450 Adam Hugill

Hong Kong Employment Ordinance is silent on vicarious responsibility – it’s a common law issue and employers are bound by it so should be aware of application.

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