Gladys Ching

1 month ago | lewissilkin.com | Gladys Ching |Katy Lee

Like many economies, Hong Kong faces an aging population. It is estimated that the proportion of elderly persons aged 65 and over will increase from 20.5% in 2021 to 36% in 2046. An aging population in turn means an aging workforce. As the number of older employees increase, employers need to be more aware of the challenges faced by older employees and be prepared to adapt workplace practices to ensure that their needs are taken care of.

Sep 12, 2024 | hcamag.com | Gladys Ching

Foreign domestic workers face discrimination, protection challenges during illness According to government statistics as of 2022, there are more than 338,000 foreign domestic workers (FDWs) in Hong Kong, which accounts for almost five per cent of Hong Kong’s population. Nearly 10 per cent of households in Hong Kong depend on FDWs for housekeeping and to look after their family members.

Sep 4, 2024 | lexology.com | Gladys Ching |Katy Lee |Vanessa Ip

The Government launched the new Capital Investment Entrant Scheme (new “CIES”) earlier this year, in line with its ongoing efforts to revitalise Hong Kong’s economy. By the end of June, the new CIES had already received over 3,700 enquiries and 339 applications, with 88 of those applications receiving approval-in-principle and 3 applications receiving formal approval. This article provides a summary of the new CIES and highlight what it means for employers. What is “CIES”?

Jul 23, 2024 | lexology.com | Gladys Ching |Katy Lee |Vanessa Ip

The Hong Kong Government has announced its plans to expand the existing Sexual Conviction Record Check (“SCRC”) scheme to enhance the protection of children and mentally incapacitated persons (“MIPs”) from sexual abuse. What is the SCRC scheme?

Jun 3, 2024 | lexology.com | Gladys Ching |Vanessa Ip

The Equal Opportunities Commission (“EOC”) recently issued Guide Dogs: A Practical Guide (“Guide”) with a view to better protect the rights of guide dog users in public settings. The Guide was issued following a study carried out by the EOC in October 2023 and in response to a series of complaints received by the EOC over the past five years from persons with visual impairment who have said that they had been subject to discrimination due to being accompanied by a guide dog.