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If an employee commits a fraud against their employer’s customer, does the employer have any vicarious liability for the consequences, or could they be held liable for negligence by not detecting the fraud in time? A recent case involving a bank heard by a Court of First Instance has ruled that even where there is a “close connection” between the tort and their employment that a further test of “apparent authority” should be made …

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Companies that operate online trading platforms should beware of “doxxing” practices that could soon lead to their own, and their employees’, potential criminal lability …

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The flag carrying airline of Hong Kong, Cathay Pacific, has just established a voluntary redundancy scheme for staff in front-line roles …

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Levels of Compensation and their upper limits have just been increased by varing amounts under the Employees’ Compensation Ordinance …

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The Employment (Amendment) Bill 2021 has now been published …

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Hong Kong passport holders may visit Oman visa-free for a stay of up to 10 days upon arrival with a confirmed hotel reservation, valid health insurance and a return air ticket …

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Hong Kong residents who are currently abroad and have visas about to expire (within four weeks) or have expired (within the last twelve months), who are still unable to return to Hong Kong due to the COVID-19 Pandemic, may now apply for an extension of their residence visas, provided that they meet certain conditions …

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Employers that include non-compete and non-solicitations clauses in their contracts should ensure that they take urgent steps to investigate any suspected actions by resigning employees and make sure they apply to a court for an injunction as soon as a breach in a clause becomes known …

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An Amendment to the Sex Discrimination Ordinance is effective on 19th June 2021 …

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The city’s statutory minimum wage will be frozen for two years from May 2021 at HK$37 …

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As anticipated, British National (Overseas) (BN(O)) passports cannot now be used for travel purposes and will not be recognized as any form of proof of identity in Hong Kong …

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HSBC, the largest bank in Hong Kong, is now allowing eligible staff to work for up to 4 days a week at home …

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A one-off HK$5,000 (US$645) government subsidy is now available to residents who locally contract COVID-19 …

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Companies that are interested in participating in the Equal Opportunity Employer Recognition Scheme have until 31st January 2021 to submit the completed application form(s), along with the supporting documents, to the Equal Opportunities Commission (EOC) …

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All Hong Kong residents born in 1970, 1971 or 1972, regardless of whether they are Hong Kong permanent residents, or residents for employment or investment, have until 30th April 2021 to apply for a new smart identity card in person at a Smart Identity Card Replacement Centre (SIDCC) …

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