Download PDF Increasingly, there has been a spotlight on issues and complaints which arise in the workplace. Common issues might include complaints relating to harassment, bullying, discrimination and preferential treatment. When tensions run high, an apology is often valuable in helping to diffuse conflict and amend relationships. However, there is often a general reluctance
Download PDF The tax treatment of payments made to employees by employers is dependent on the nature and character of the payments made. The primary legislation governing the taxation of employees’ income is the Inland Revenue Ordinance (“IRO”). Broadly, salaries tax is charged for each year of assessment on every employee in respect of his
In our article dated 5th October 2019, we introduced the newly in force “Arrangement Concerning Mutual Assistance in Court-ordered Interim Measures in Aid of Arbitral Proceedings by the Courts of the Mainland and of the HKSAR” (the “Arrangement”). The Hong Kong International Arbitration Centre (“HKIAC”) recently published very helpful guidance and timely updates regarding the
Download PDF The Labour and Welfare Bureau (the “Bureau”) has recently announced measures to extend the statutory maternity leave in Hong Kong from 10 weeks to 14 weeks. The Bureau will be publishing the Employment (Amendment) Bill 2019 in respect of the maternity leave amendment (the “Bill”) in the Gazette on 27 December 2019 and
Nick Gall and Evelyn Chan recently contributed the Hong Kong chapter for Chambers Litigation 2019 Second Edition Guide where they covered topics including: litigation funding, initiating a law suit, discovery, trials and hearings, settlements, damages and judgements, appeals, costs and alternative dispute resolution. Read the Hong Kong chapter: Download PDF Accreditation: Reproduced with permission from Chambers &
