Gall co-hosted a webinar on Friday 11th December, 2020 with Indian law Firm Economic Laws Practice (ELP) exploring key considerations for Indian corporates looking to litigate and arbitrate in Hong Kong.Executive Partner Chris Wong and Partner Kajal Aswani (moderator) were joined by Partner Naresh Thacker from ELP and Managing Counsel Eric Ng from HKIAC for
Employment Spotlight: Can an Employer Vary the Terms of an Employee’s Employment Agreement Without the Employee’s Consent?
Download PDF In light of COVID-19, many employers have been considering ways to reduce their overhead costs. Employees’ wages often account for a large share of the employer’s expenses, consequently, employees are increasingly being asked to vary their employment terms by agreeing to take no pay leave and/or a reduction to their wages. Often these
Gall Awarded Top Pro Bono Award by China Law & Practice
Gall has been awarded “Pro Bono Initiative of the Year” in China Law & Practice’s 2020 Awards in recognition of the firm’s “Gall Cares” programme which launched in early 2020. Click here to see a full list of award winners.
Employment Spotlight: Confidentiality Clauses in Settlement Agreements
Table of Contents What is a Settlement Agreement? Duch Farm Kennels vs Steels: The Breach of the Confidentiality Clause in a Settlement Agreement
What should an employee expect to see in a standard Separation Agreement
Table of Contents Employment Separation Agreement Terms Reason for Termination Last Day of Work and Cessation Date Compensation and Employee Benefits Ex-gratia Termination Payment Post Termination Restrictions Non-Disparagement Confidentiality of Agreement Full and Final Settlement and Release Download PDF It is increasingly common for employers and employees in Hong Kong to agree cessation terms. In