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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.

Proper Estate Planning When Terminally Ill
Proper Estate Planning When Terminally Ill 1200 761 Alfred Ip

Whilst each person’s circumstance is different, a person diagnosed with a life-threatening condition or terminal illness may want to address several necessary estate planning issues.

Protection from Discrimination and HIV Status
Protection from Discrimination and HIV Status 1800 1200 Adam Hugill

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

Discrimination in the Workplace
Discrimination in the Workplace 1080 720 Adam Hugill

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

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HIV Status and Confidentiality
HIV Status and Confidentiality 1275 678 Hugill & Ip

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

Discrimination and HIV Status
Discrimination and HIV Status 1276 678 Adam Hugill

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

Discrimination in the Workplace
Discrimination in the Workplace 1273 678 Adam Hugill

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.

Living Wills and Advance Health Directives
Living Wills and Advance Health Directives 1600 1067 Alfred Ip

Death is often a taboo in Hong Kong and people do not like to think about it. Hence, we have seen a lot of issues arising as a consequence of the lack or delay of a proper estate planning.

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