Two years of upheaval have brought about new ways of working and
new challenges for employers. Our Greater China employment team
reflects on important themes that have emerged and which will
continue to shape the year ahead for employers in China. Ranging
from managing employee mental health and remote working to
protecting teams and trade secrets in tight labour markets, for
more detail, read on and join our webinar on 18 January
2022. A link to register is provided below.
Health and safety in the new world of work
Employee health and safety continues to dominate headlines as
employers, not only respond to new waves of COVID-19, but also
engage with employee mental wellness and manage employee burnout.
Understanding the legal protections to employee when they return to work from an extended absence can be
tricky given the increased incidence of discrimination claims. Further, in Hong Kong,
reforms to health and safety penalties are still on the agenda,