Katy Lee

1 month ago | mondaq.com | Katy Lee

LS Lewis Silkin More We have two things at our core: people – both ours and yours - and a focus on creativity, technology and innovation. Whether you are a fast growth start up or a large multinational business, we help you realise the potential in your people and navigate your strategic HR and legal issues, both nationally and internationally.

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

Failure to pay wages on time is a criminal offence, punishable by a fine of HK$350,000 and imprisonment for 3 years. In addition, the employer will also have to pay interest on the outstanding wages and failure to do so will also attract criminal penalties. Where the employer is a body corporate, officers of the employer (such as directors and senior management) who were involved in the breach could also be held personally liable for the offence.

1 month ago | hk-lawyer.org | Katy Lee

The Protection of Wages on Insolvency Ordinance was recently amended to increase the maximum amount of ex-gratia payment which could be paid to an employee under the Protection of Wages on Insolvency Fund (the “Insolvency Fund”) in respect of statutory severance payment owed by their employer in the event the employer has become insolvent. This marks a significant step forward in bolstering the protection afforded to employees in Hong Kong in the event of their employers becoming insolvent.

1 month ago | mondaq.com | Katy Lee

On 11 April 2025, the Hong Kong government published theEmployment (Amendment) Bill 2025 ("Bill") which proposesto amend the Employment Ordinance ("EO") to change thedefinition of "continuous contract". Currently, under the EO, "continuous contract" isdefined as employment by the same employer for 4 or moreconsecutive weeks, with at least 18 hours worked each week. This iswhat is commonly referred to as the "418requirement".

2 months ago | lewissilkin.com | Gladys Ching |Katy Lee

Currently, under the EO, “continuous contract” is defined as employment by the same employer for 4 or more consecutive weeks, with at least 18 hours worked each week. This is what is commonly referred to as the “418 requirement”.