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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HR Magazine – APAC News | Employment law issues abound amid HK turmoil
HR Magazine – APAC News | Employment law issues abound amid HK turmoil 1200 800 Hugill & Ip

In past 12 months the social unrest immediately followed by COVID-19 has given rise to unique employment law issues that thrust HR to the very centre of businesses.

Employment Support Scheme (ESS): Applications to Commence Next Week
Employment Support Scheme (ESS): Applications to Commence Next Week 927 740 Adam Hugill

Further clarifications have been announced by the Hong Kong SAR Government as employers start submitting the new subsidy scheme applications on 25 May 2020

Employment Support Scheme (ESS) Update
Employment Support Scheme (ESS) Update 1200 800 Adam Hugill

Muddling through the new Employment Support Scheme launched by Hong Kong Government during the COVID-19 pandemic: enhancements and clarifications are expected to follow next week!

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Data Privacy Risks While Working From Home
Data Privacy Risks While Working From Home 1200 811 Hugill & Ip

Employers should always keep in mind data privacy risks: flexibility and clear response management procedures enable businesses to operate more smoothly, even when working remotely.

New Relief Measure During COVID-19 Pandemic: Hong Kong Launches Employment Support Scheme
New Relief Measure During COVID-19 Pandemic: Hong Kong Launches Employment Support Scheme 1200 800 Adam Hugill

The Hong Kong government takes unprecedented measures to ensure some 1.5 million workers continue to be employed and rolls out an unprecedented HK$80 billion relief scheme

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HR Magazine | HR Uncovered: Rapidly Adapting Teams & Work Environments
HR Magazine | HR Uncovered: Rapidly Adapting Teams & Work Environments 1082 609 Hugill & Ip

Adam Hugill joins panel of legal and Human Resources pros with Employment Law perspective on issues employers / employees are facing during COVID-19 pandemic.

Podcast S1E2 | Employment: Practical Guidance to Hong Kong Employment Law Issues
Podcast S1E2 | Employment: Practical Guidance to Hong Kong Employment Law Issues 1200 800 Adam Hugill

Adam Hugill discusses guidance for employers / employees on the Employment Ordinance, hiring & managing employees, termination, protection of business assets.

Disability Discrimination and Cancer
Disability Discrimination and Cancer 1200 900 Adam Hugill

When hit with critical illness it is important to be aware of the protections that might be afforded. In an employment context, it is also imperative that employers understand their responsibilities and that discrimination is avoided.

Early Withdrawal of MPF When Suffering From Cancer
Early Withdrawal of MPF When Suffering From Cancer 1920 1271 Adam Hugill

How to manage your Mandatory Provident Fund account in case of cancer and other terminal illness?

Medical Leave: Rights and Protections of the Terminally Ill
Medical Leave: Rights and Protections of the Terminally Ill 1200 800 Adam Hugill

Everything should be done to try and make sure that the terminally ill and their loved ones are protected by employers. Scrutinization of the employment contract is crucial to understanding what paid sick leave rights are afforded.

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