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Hong Kong's Chief Executive has unveiled sweeping employment law reforms in the 2026 Policy Address, introducing statutory protections for delivery workers, tightening imported labour controls, and accelerating MPF system changes. These measures reflect the Government's commitment to protecting local workers while addressing the challenges of an ageing workforce and evolving labour market dynamics.

Both an employer and an employee have the right to terminate an employment contract, either for cause or without cause.

A Hong Kong director was sentenced to 120 hours of community service and ordered to pay HK$93,000 in outstanding wages after her companies failed to pay employees on time. The case demonstrates that corporate officers can face serious criminal liability, including fines up to HK$350,000 and three years' imprisonment, when employment law breaches occur with their consent, connivance, or neglect.

The Hong Kong Government has announced a 2.35% increase in the minimum allowable wage for foreign domestic workers, raising it from HK$5,100 to HK$5,220 per month effective October 2026. This adjustment follows the government's annual review considering economic performance, labour market conditions, and stakeholder input, with specific implementation timelines for new and existing employment contracts.

Can termination of a fixed-term employment contract during sick leave constitute dismissal? In Chung Hoi Yin Aggie v The General of the Salvation Army [2025] HKCFI 3680, the Court of First Instance ("CFI") clarifies on the termination of fixed-term employment contracts when employees are on sick leave.

According to the Federation of Hong Kong Industries, one of the city's largest business chambers, the MPFA has proposed increasing the maximum income...

Terminating employment is relatively straightforward in Hong Kong. An employer is not required to give a reason for termination, and the contract can be terminated at any time by the employer giving the notice specified in the contract or by making a payment in lieu of notice.

Two significant rulings by the Hong Kong courts provide important guidance on the doctrine of constructive dismissal...

Under Hong Kong Law a pregnant woman is entitled to maternity benefits from her employer, provided she is employed under a "continuous contract".

On 4 September 2025, the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Security (MOHRSS) issued the Compliance Guidelines for the Implementation of Non-Compete Agreements...

Since 1 January 2023, employees who have worked for at least one year for the same employer are entitled to a minimum of 12 paid vacation days (in addition to the statutory paid holidays).

The Minimum Wage Council under the Ministry of Employment and Labor (MOEL) has set the 2026 minimum wage at KRW 10,320 per hour, a 2.9% increase from the current 2025 rate of KRW 10,030.

As US state legislatures conclude their 2026 sessions, artificial intelligence regulation has transitioned from an emerging policy area to a mainstream compliance obligation. This comprehensive analysis examines the patchwork of enacted AI legislation across consumer transparency, healthcare, and employment sectors, revealing what businesses operating across state lines must prioritize in the second half of the year.

The European Union has introduced a groundbreaking directive aimed at transforming the gig economy by establishing new protections for platform workers.

On 21 March 2025, the New Federal Law for the Protection of Personal Data in Possession of Private Parties came into effect, superseding and repealing the prior data protection law.

These shifts are increasing both transparency and risk, with closer monitoring of visitor activity, evolving 'permanent establishment' rules...

The part of the proposal that has gotten the most public attention is a gradual increase in the retirement age from 62 to 64. There is much more to the plan, however.

The International Court of Justice has issued a landmark advisory opinion confirming that the right to strike is protected under ILO Convention No. 87, a treaty Australia ratified in 1973. While this opinion doesn't immediately change Australian domestic law, it creates a significant new reference point that unions may leverage in litigation, enterprise bargaining, and industrial relations reform discussions. Australian employers face potential challenges to existing Fair Work Act restrictions on protected

The Canadian province of British Columbia has introduced measures that prohibit employers from asking job applicants for pay history information.

In Japan, standard working hours are limited to eight hours per day and 40 hours per week.