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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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Notwithstanding the impact of COVID-19, employers are reminded to pay their employees on time in accordance with the Employment Ordinance (EO) …

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When a foreign employee is hired to work in Hong Kong, considerable attention needs to be given to the prevailing law under which their contract is written …

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A Double Taxation Agreement (DTA) with Macao is now in force for periods beginning on or after 1st April 2021 …

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Temporary skilled visa holders from Hong Kong now have the opportunity to apply for a 5-year extended visa, with the prospect of permanent residency at the end of that 5 year period in Australia …

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If an employee is found to have committed gross misconduct may their employer withhold their bonus payment and attempt to offset their own unliquidated damage claim against the bonus earned? This was the situation in the recently resolved case of Xu Yi Jun v GF Capital (Hong Kong) Limited (CACV 502 & 577 / 2019) …

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All eligible private enterprises, that wish to develop business with new distant markets during the pandemic, have until 31st October 2020 to apply for funding under the Distance Business Programme …

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Employers are reminded to take appropriate precautions to prevent heat stroke when their employees are asked to work in a hot or humid environment …

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The expected exodus of companies has not happened following the introduction of the Special Administrative Region’s new Security law …

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Back in January this year, we reported that the Employment (Amendment) Bill 2019 was subject to a first reading …

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The Discrimination Legislation (Miscellaneous Amendments) Ordinance 2020 came into force in June 2020 …

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Every permanent HK resident, aged 18 or above on or before 31st March 2021, may register to receive HKD 10,000 (US$1,290) under the Cash Payout Scheme …

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The toughest restrictions yet have been imposed on citizens this week – with bans on drinking in bars, going to the beach, or meeting in groups greater than two …

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An increase in the monthly pay cap for statutory maternity leave to HK$80,000 (US$10,323) is being proposed for those taking maternity leave …

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Under the concessionary measure released by the government, all forms of income and profits tax for the year 2019–20 will be reduced by 100%, subject to a ceiling of $20,000 (US$2,580) per case …

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