AsiaLaw has published its latest edition and Gall has received the following recognition: Practice Area Rankings Industry Sector Rankings Nick Gall was recognised as an Elite Practitioner and Chris Wong and Evelyn Chan as Distinguished Practitioners. Client feedback “Professional and efficient.” – Dispute resolution “Gall is reliable, dedicated and provides a quick turnaround time. It is
Pregnancy Discrimination is not Tolerated in Hong Kong
Pregnancy Discrimination Pregnancy discrimination occurs when an employer treats a woman less favourably on the ground of her pregnancy than he treats or would treat a person who is not pregnant. Under the Sex Discrimination Ordinance (Cap.480) (“SDO”), it is unlawful for an employer to discriminate against a pregnant employee by dismissing her or subjecting
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)
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.
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
Gall Receives Recognition in AsiaLaw 2023
AsiaLaw has published its 2023 edition and Gall received the following recognition: Practice Area Rankings Industry Sector Rankings Nick Gall was recognised as an Elite Practitioner and Chris Wong as a Distinguished Practitioner. Client Feedback “Gall has a very dedicated and competent team and is always reliable. I also find that Gall is very good
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
Webinar: Navigating Post-Covid Work and Employment Challenges
As Hong Kong regains some normalcy and learns to live with COVID, more companies are calling employees back to the offices to work full-time. However, employees’ expectations, priorities and values have changed, and an increasing number of the workforce want more support, increased flexibility, remote working and focus on wellness. As an employer, how can
Gall Ranked in Chambers Greater China 2022 Guide
Chambers Greater China has published its 2022 guide and Gall is ranked as a Leading Firm for Dispute Resolution (Band 4), Employment (Band 4) and Family/Matrimonial (Band 2). Nick Gall, Chris Wong, Matthew Durham and Caroline McNally are all recognised as Ranked Lawyers.
