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Can an Employer Require its Employees to Test for COVID-19 in Hong Kong?

26 Mar 2021

Download PDF The rise in Covid-19 cases has left many employers in Hong Kong contemplating whether they can lawfully require their employees to undergo testing for Covid-19. In times like these, employers find themselves trying to balance their business interests and continuity on one hand, with employees’ concerns and sensitivities on the other. In this

Gall Write Article on Data Privacy and WFH for BritCham’s Magazine

18 Mar 2021

Gall have written an article for the British Chamber of Commerce’s latest magazine issue on how to safely work from home. They explore security risks involved in working from home, explain new guidance from the Privacy Commissioner for Personal Data, and share key takeaways for employers and staff in protecting data. Click here and turn

Remote Working from Overseas: Key Legal Implications Employers Should Know

16 Mar 2021

Table of Contents Immigration related Implications Tax related implications Regulatory and employment law implications Key Takeaways Download PDF Remote working arrangements have become prevalent in response to the challenges posed by the pandemic such as risk of infections, travel restrictions and quarantine requirements in Hong Kong and elsewhere. Many employers are also considering remote working

Hong Kong’s COVID-19 Vaccination Programme: Employer Considerations

9 Mar 2021

Download PDF The Hong Kong government has commenced implementation of a COVID-19 vaccination programme intended to cover all Hong Kong residents across the territory. Vaccinations are offered free of charge with the stated aim of safeguarding public health and helping to allow further easing of restrictions and a gradual return to normal life and activities.

Everything You Need to Know About Dealing with a Dawn Raid

22 Feb 2021

Download PDF A “dawn raid” is the phrase used to describe an unannounced inspection of a company’s business premises or a person’s residential premises, usually early in the morning, often around 9am in the case of business premises.  The Securities and Futures Commission (the SFC), the Independent Commission against Corruption (the ICAC) and the Competition

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