Originally Published by The Legal 500 Country
Comparative Guides
This country-specific Q&A provides an overview to employee
incentives laws and regulations that may occur in Hong Kong.
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1. What kinds of incentive plan are most commonly offered and
to whom?
The kinds of incentive plans offered to employees typically
differ depending on the industry and the seniority of the
individual concerned. Generally speaking, employers typically
offers bonuses (whether discretionary or contractual), commission
and equity incentive plans.
The most commonly offered incentive plans to employees are
restricted stock and restricted stock unit plans, stock option
plans, and deferred cash bonus arrangements.
