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Mr Michael Szeto presented a webinar for HKGCC on employment law issues in economic downturn

2021-08-27

On 26 August 2021, our Partner Mr Michael Szeto presented a webinar organised by the Hong Kong General Chamber of Commerce (HKGCC) on “Tightening the Belt: Employment Law Issues Regarding Business Downsizing in an Economic Downturn”. It was well-received by about 40 attendees.

In the webinar, the following employment law issues were discussed:

  • Can employers defer the payment of salaries?
  • Can employers reduce wages or change contractual terms?
  • Can employers request employees to take no pay leave?
  • Can employers dismiss employees without reason?
  • Can employers dismiss employees without notice or payment in lieu if they have performed poorly, failed to comply with internal policy, or breached their employment contracts?
  • When does dismissal of employees become unreasonable or unlawful?
  • Can employers dismiss a pregnant employee?
  • How can employers protect confidential information and trade secrets from being misused by departing employees?
  • How can employers prevent departing employees from poaching clients or joining competitors?


 

Michael Szeto of ONC Lawyers presented a webinar for HKGCC on employment law issues in economic downturn


Michael Szeto of ONC Lawyers presented a webinar for HKGCC on employment law issues in economic downturn

Michael Szeto of ONC Lawyers presented a webinar for HKGCC on employment law issues in economic downturn

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