Employment Disputes
Comprehensive employment dispute advisory and representation in Hong Kong covering dismissal claims, discrimination, wage disputes, and Labour Tribunal matters.
Our Employment Disputes Services
Wrongful & Unfair Dismissal
- Advising employers and employees on rights and obligations upon termination
- Assessing the merits of wrongful and unreasonable dismissal claims
- Preparing and defending claims before the Labour Tribunal
- Negotiating reinstatement, compensation, and settlement terms
- Advising on statutory protections against dismissal during pregnancy, sick leave, and jury service
Discrimination & Harassment Claims
- Advising on claims under the Sex Discrimination, Disability Discrimination, Family Status Discrimination, and Race Discrimination Ordinances
- Representing parties before the Equal Opportunities Commission
- Preparing and defending discrimination complaints and legal proceedings
- Conducting workplace investigations into harassment allegations
- Developing anti-discrimination and anti-harassment policies
Wage & Benefit Disputes
- Pursuing and defending claims for unpaid wages, overtime, and statutory entitlements
- Advising on disputes concerning annual leave, rest days, and statutory holidays
- Handling disputes over commission, bonus, and incentive payments
- Advising on Minimum Wage Ordinance compliance issues
- Representing clients in wage recovery proceedings
Breach of Employment Contract
- Advising on contractual interpretation and implied terms
- Pursuing and defending claims for breach of express and implied contractual terms
- Handling disputes over notice periods, garden leave, and pay in lieu of notice
- Advising on the enforceability of non-compete and confidentiality clauses
Restrictive Covenants & Confidentiality
- Drafting and reviewing non-competition, non-solicitation, and non-dealing clauses
- Advising on the enforceability of post-termination restrictions under Hong Kong law
- Seeking and defending injunctive relief for breach of restrictive covenants
- Handling disputes over misuse of confidential information and trade secrets
- Advising on garden leave arrangements and their interaction with restrictive covenants
MPF & Employment Status Disputes
- Advising on disputes over Mandatory Provident Fund contributions and entitlements
- Handling employment status disputes involving the distinction between employees and contractors
- Representing clients before the MPF Schemes Authority
- Advising on the implications of employment status for statutory protections and benefits
Our Approach
Early Risk Assessment
Commercially Focused Resolution
Tribunal & Court Expertise
Preventive Advisory
