Vanessa Ip

Nov 6, 2024 | mondaq.com | Vanessa Ip

The primary aim of the consultation was to gather views on the Commerce and Economic Development Bureau Intellectual Property Department's ("IPD") paper ("consultation paper") on enhancing the Copyright Ordinance (Cap.528)("CO"), and bringing Hong Kong's copyright regime in line with international standards.

Nov 3, 2024 | mondaq.com | Katy Lee |Vanessa Ip

Two companies in Asia, Gushcloud International and Whiteline Group, are reportedly offering their employees a new type of benefit - 'Tinder Leave'. This article explores what Tinder Leave is and whether it may benefit employees if employers introduced it in Hong Kong. Tinder Leave is essentially a wellness benefit. It is time-off provided to an employee for the purpose of going on dates and pursuing romantic relationships on the dating app, Tinder.

Sep 5, 2024 | mondaq.com | Katy Lee |Vanessa Ip

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. The CIES is an investment-migration programme and was first introduced as a stimulus measure in 2003 when Hong Kong's economy was in a recession but it was suspended in January 2015.

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 24, 2024 | mondaq.com | Katy Lee |Vanessa Ip

What is the SCRC scheme? Currently, employers may request prospective employees, contract-renewal employees or staff assigned to organisations by outsourced service providers who would be involved in work that requires frequent or regular contact with children or MIPs to apply for a Sexual Conviction Record Check to be conducted in relation to them as part of the recruitment process.