Hong Kong

New and updated

• Hong Kong: Pay and benefits

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  International

  Updated to reflect an increase in the statutory minimum wage, effective from 1 May 2019.

• Hong Kong: Useful information - key future employment law developments

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  International

  A brief summary of significant developments that will impact on employment law in Hong Kong.

• Hong Kong: Employee rights

  Type:

  International

  Updated to reflect the extension to the length of paternity leave, effective 18 January 2019.

• Hong Kong: Termination of employment

  Type:

  International

  Updated to reflect changes to reinstatement and re-engagement orders in relation to a dismissed employee.

• Hong Kong: Equal opportunities

  Type:

  International

  Updated to take account of the decision of the Court of Final Appeal in relation to the rights of individuals in same-sex relationships to apply for a dependant visa.

• Hong Kong: Industrial relations

  Type:

  International

  Updated with information on the up-to-date number of registered trade unions.

• Hong Kong: Useful resources - legal service providers

  Type:

  International

  Information on legal service providers for Hong Kong employment law.

• Hong Kong: Health and safety

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  International

  Updated to include the compensation rates payable to employees for incapacity due to accidents at work occurring or occupational diseases contracted on or after 1 April 2017.

• Hong Kong: Useful resources - online employment law information

  Type:

  International

  Useful online resources on employment law in Hong Kong.

• Hong Kong: Contracts of employment

  Type:

  International

  An employment law guide to contracts of employment in Hong Kong, covering probationary periods, types of contract, statement of terms of employment and variation of contract.