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In an attempt to further curb the soaring number of daily cases of coronavirus infections, in addition to the vaccine pass scheme, Hong Kong may be facing its first citywide lockdown later this month. In light of these anti-epidemic measures, the Employment (Amendment) Bill 2022 (the "Bill") was gazetted on 25 February 2022, which sought to strike a balance between implementing various anti-epidemic measures to protect public health and preserving employees' statutory rights and benefits.

04.03.2022 Read more

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Employees leaving Hong Kong: What can employers do to recruit and retain staff?

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Hong Kong Employment: Settlement Agreements

Topic: Employment

Published by Andrea Randall, Partner

International news has recently been filled with talk about settlement agreements – in particular, a settlement agreement concerning Prince Andrew. How should a settlement agreement be prepared under the laws of Hong Kong? In this article, we will consider what should be included in a settlement agreement in the context of an employment relationship.

17.01.2022 Read more

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