Disability discrimination is a complex yet crucial area of law which all employers will come across at some point. A stigma exists in Asian cultures around disability which, coupled with a lack of awareness from mainstream corporate culture, means that disability is often seen as ‘the forgotten cause’ of DEI priorities. Join Loïc André from OJ Ability (disability
Rights and Wrongs in Wrongful Dismissal
This article outlines an employer’s statutory and legal grounds for dismissal in Hong Kong, as well as various statutory protections that are available to employees at risk of termination.
Cross-Border Dispute Resolution with the Greater Bay Area
Leveraging Hong Kong’s unique advantages makes Hong Kong a bridge for Chinese businesses going global as well as foreign companies looking to enter the PRC market.
Stop, Start, Change of Heart – Pulling out of an Employment Contract Between Acceptance and Commencement
The path between accepting a new job and commencing the new role should be simple. And in most cases it is. But there are significant implications if either party (individual or employer) changes its mind and decides not to proceed with the employment at some point between acceptance of the offer and the legal commencement
Kajal Aswani Discusses Racial Diversity in the Legal Industry with HK01
Kajal Aswani was interviewed by HK01 on her experiences as an ethnic minority lawyer in Hong Kong. Kajal shared obstacles she faced growing up and outlined how she has been supporting young South Asian lawyers through the network she co-founded, South Asian Lawyers Group (SALG).