Webinar Recording: Hong Kong Employment 101

About the Program

Hong Kong’s employment law landscape is both nuanced and evolving, shaped by statutory frameworks, common law principles, and international influences. As a dynamic global business hub, Hong Kong continues to refine its legal protections for employees while maintaining flexibility for employers. From statutory entitlements and workplace protections to termination procedures and dispute resolution, the legal environment demands that employers stay informed and agile.

This webinar provides a practical overview of the key legal principles and processes that govern employment relationships in Hong Kong, helping employers and professionals better understand their responsibilities within the broader legal context.

Topics include:

• The Legal Framework: Understand the key statutes and common law principles governing employment in Hong Kong, including the Employment Ordinance and other critical legislation.
• Employment Structures: Learn about different types of employment contracts, the concept of “continuous contract”, and statutory entitlements such as rest days, statutory holidays, annual leave, sickness allowance, maternity and paternity leave.
• Termination and Disciplinary Procedures: Gain insights into lawful termination practices, summary and constructive dismissal.
• Employee Rights and Protections: Discover how Hong Kong law addresses workplace safety, anti-discrimination, and equal opportunity.
• Dispute Resolution: Get an overview of the mechanisms available for resolving employment disputes, including the roles of the Labour Department, Labour Tribunal, Equal Opportunities Commission and other relevant bodies.

Please bring your questions! We will leave time at the end of our session for Q&A.

Who should attend: HR Directors, Employment Counsel, General Counsel and others with responsibility for workforces in Hong Kong.

Speakers

Kathryn Weaver, International Employment Partner in Seyfarth’s Hong Kong office
Rebecca Lim, Seyfarth Shaw 
Joni Wong, Seyfarth Shaw
Ellie Cheung, Seyfarth Shaw

Learn more about our International Employment Law practice.

If you have any questions, please contact Natalie Ng at nng@seyfarth.com and reference this event.