Introduction
You are now in the third module of Business Law Toolkit Series – a collaboration between EmpowerU, Mayer Brown, and Foundation for Shared Impact. In this module, Instructors Joe Choy and Sharon Cheng welcome you to this part of the module employment matters.
Your instructor, Joe Choy, will guide you through the ins and outs of Employment Law in Hong Kong, which will help support your business when hiring employees.
The learning objectives within the module include:
- To develop a clear understanding of the structure and content of an employment contract
- To recognise the duties and obligations of an employer, and rights of an employee
- To differentiate between an independent contractor vs. employee
General Overview of Employment in Hong Kong
- Throughout this video, the instructors will go through the Employment Ordinance, and how it helps set out a general overview of employment law in Hong Kong. They will introduce you to matters such as Right to Work, Employment Visa and independent contractor vs employee, which are crucial for employers to have a great knowledge of when assessing the rights of employees.
Money Matters in Employment
- This part of the module is all about money matters. Employees and employers have rights and obligations in ensuring employment laws are abided by, especially when money matters, such as pension, benefits and termination of employment contracts, are involved.
Relevant Toolkits
To access more information about employment matters, follow these links:
- Guide to Privacy and PDPO
- Guide to the Employment Law
- Hiring Your First Employee in Hong Kong
- Employment Contract Template
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