The Employment (Amendment) Ordinance 2022 (Commencement) Notice was published on 14 April 2023 and will take effect on 16 June 2023 to repeal the provisions under the Employment Ordinance (“EO”) relating to legitimate COVID-19 vaccination request provisions (“Vaccination Provisions”). The Vaccination Provisions were added to the EO pursuant to the Employment (Amendment) Ordinance 2022 (“Amendment Ordinance”)which
Gall Recognised as Top Employment Law Firm by Happy Hongkonger
Gall and Felda Yeung have been named a top employment law firm and lawyer by Happy Hongkonger, a website that explores the city daily to find the finest resources, vendors and service providers Hong Kong has to offer. Click here to see our recognition: The Best Employment Lawyers Hong Kong [ 2023 ] (happyhongkonger.com)
One Bad Apple can Spoil the Whole Bunch
Phase 1 of the Mandatory Reference Checking Scheme (“MRC Scheme”) launched at the beginning of the month to stop “rolling bad apples”. Background On 5 May 2022, the Hong Kong Monetary Authority (“HKMA”), announced its endorsement of the Guidelines of the MRC Scheme issued by the Hong Kong Association of Banks and the DTC Association.
Felda Yeung Interviewed by International Employment Lawyer
Felda Yeung was recently interviewed by International Employment Lawyer (IEL) where she shared her thoughts on employment trends in Hong Kong, the type of matters she leads on at Gall, and her advice for young lawyers aspiring to progress in their careers.
Felda Yeung Co-Writes Article on Employee Misconduct for Human Resources Online
Felda Yeung has co-written an article on employee misconduct in the digital age with Davin Teo and Henry Chambers from Alvarez & Marsal. In the article, they explore how whether in a physical or remote setting, employers should regularly assess and identify the trending misconduct issues within their organisations and examine existing policies. The article
Understanding the New Electronic Medical/Sick Leave Certificates
Background Starting from 6 March 2023, all medical certificates (more commonly known as sick leave certificates or sick notes) issued by the Hospital Authority (“HA”) will have a digital signature instead of a traditional manual signature and be issued electronically. Currently, these e-sick leave certificate will only be issued by the HA and not by
Standby does not Equate to a Rest Day
Rest days All employees under a continuous contract are entitled to a rest day where they can abstain from working for a period of at least 24 hours in every period of seven days. This is in addition to statutory holidays. In the corporate setting, Saturdays and Sundays are often designated as the rest days
Gall Recognised in Legal 500 Asia Pacific’s 2023 Directory
Legal 500 has published its Asia Pacific 2023 guide and Gall is ranked as a Leading Firm for Litigation (Band 4), Labour & Employment (Band 4), Restructuring & Insolvency (Band 5) and Private Client & Family (Band 3). Litigation Summary and Testimonials ‘Small but very strong’ conflict-free specialist litigation boutique Gall‘s ‘well organised and effective team of
Consequences for Failing to Pay Terminal Payments Within the Statutory Time
When an employee’s employment is terminated, certain payments become due and failure to make such terminal payments can have serious consequences. It is therefore essential that employers are aware of their statutory obligations upon termination. What are employees entitled to upon termination? When calculating terminal payments, employers must consider the individual circumstances of each
Employee vs. Independent Contractor – What’s in a Name?
Table of Contents Reshaping the Job Market The EO’s Stance Blurred Lines Distinguishing the Difference Between an Employee and an Independent Contractor The Foodpanda Situation Protection from Potential Claims – Doing the Right Thing Reshaping the Job Market The rise of the gig economy, the impact of COVID restrictions and the ensuing debate over flexible
