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Employment Law and Practice in Hong Kong, 3rd Edition (Hardcopy + e-book only)

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Employment Law and Practice in Hong Kong, 3rd Edition (Hardcopy + e-book only)

Author: Andrea Randall
Publisher: Sweet & Maxwell Hong Kong
ISBN: 9789888590919

Previous Edition ISBN: 9789888591305
Published In: July 2026
Format: Hardback + eBook , 900 pages
Jurisdiction: Hong Kong ? Disclaimer:
Countri(es) stated herein are used as reference only

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Employment Law & Practice in Hong Kong is a comprehensive, current and convenient employment law resource. The Third Edition captures the considerable developments in this area of law in the nine years since the previous edition, updated by a mostly new team of contributors comprising of experienced barristers and solicitors.

What’s new in this edition:

Recent enhancements to maternity and paternity rights and pay, including extended statutory leave and improved employee benefits.
Expanded discrimination protections, with amendments to the Sex Discrimination, Disability Discrimination, Family Status Discrimination, and Race Discrimination Ordinances—now covering breastfeeding, protections against harassment in the workplace where there is no employment relationship, discrimination and harassment on grounds of "imputation" and "association"
Developments in implied terms within employment contracts, reflecting the latest judicial interpretations and practical applications.
Chapter updated to address new and revised visa schemes, such as the Top Talent Pass Scheme and changes to professional admission routes, impacting recruitment and compliance for non-local employees.
Judicial guidance on the enforceability of penalty and liquidated damages clauses in employment contracts, clarifying standards of reasonableness and proportionality.
Updates on major case law concerning post-termination covenants, including duties of confidentiality and restrictions on competition, solicitation, dealing, and poaching.
New guidance on employer compliance with the Personal Data (Privacy) Ordinance (PDPO), detailing obligations for handling employee data, consent, retention, and employee rights.

Table of Contents:

1. Introduction
2. The Employment Relationship
3. Contract of Employment
4. Remuneration and Benefits
5. Leave Entitlement
6. Termination of Employment
7. Employment Protection, Remedies and Entitlements upon Termination
8. Discrimination
9. Health and Safety at Work I — the Safety Legislation Regime, the Inspectorate, Enforcement and Penalties
10. Health and Safety at Work II — Civil Liabilities
11. Health and Safety at Work III — Statutory Compensation for Work-related Injury, Death and Disease
12. Personal Data Privacy at Work
13. Cross-Border Employment
14. Change of Ownership
15. Government Employment Contracts
16. Trade Unions
17. Dispute Resolution