Month: November 2021

Gall Writes Article on Employee Wellness for BritCham’s Magazine

Matthew Durham and Kritika Sethia have written an article on employee wellness in the workplace for BritCham’s magazine where they explore the WHO’s definition of health and how Hong Kong lacks a comprehensive or holistic legal framework to address mental health issues in the workplace. They also provide practical steps and initiatives for employers to promote mental wellness.

Hong Kong Court Recognises Mainland Chinese Reorganisation Proceedings for the First Time

The very first case that the Hong Kong Court recognised and granted assistance to bankruptcy administrators appointed by the Mainland Chinese courts in insolvency proceedings commenced in Mainland China in Re CEFC Shanghai International Group Limited [2020] HKCFI 167. Following the latest developments in the insolvency and restructuring regime, the Hong Kong Court has made further strides towards the enhanced cross-border restructuring cooperation in Re HNA Group Co Limited [2021] HKCFI 2897, in which the Honourable Mr. Justice Harris recognised Mainland Chinese reorganisation proceedings for the very first time (the “Decision”).

Hong Kong Government Updates Discharge Criteria for Confirmed COVID-19 Patients: What Does This Mean for Employers?

The Hong Kong Government announced that effective from 27 October 2021, the discharge criteria for confirmed Covid-19 patients will be tightened. They have taken the position that patients who have recovered from the virus may still be carriers for approximately 14 days. Accordingly, to prevent the spread of the virus, after being discharged from hospital, patients will be subject to a further 14 day period of isolation and health monitoring in a government isolation facility (North Lantau Hospital Hong Kong Infection Control Centre).