Kathleen Healy & Laura Chapman

Kathleen Healy (left) is a partner in Freshfield’s employment, pensions and benefits practice in Asia and specialises in advising on Asia-Pacific employment and HR projects.

Laura Chapman (right) is a senior associate in Freshfield’s employment, pensions and benefits practice based in Hong Kong. She has a broad range of experience advising employers on both contentious and non-contentious employee matters throughout the Asia-Pacific region.

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Bonus disputes can be prevented by avoiding ambiguity in work contracts

Legal Case studies for employers Career Advice , Case Study , Bonus

There is a certain buzz and sense of anticipation in many offices now that bonus season is upon us....... ...

Take the time to settle work disputes smoothly

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It’s a rare employer that doesn’t have to deal with at least one employment dispute from time to time...... ...

Don’t get caught out by new discrimination laws

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Employers need to keep up-to-date with looming changes to Hong Kong’s discrimination laws. These laws typically ....... ...

Review your employee handbook to make sure your company is not in breach of contract

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In search of information on workplace issues, staff members usually turn to the employment contract as a common point of reference. The employee handbook....... ...

Is it right for an employer in Hong Kong to monitor personal emails?

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Since email first entered the workplace, employers have questioned the extent to which they should allow employees to send personal emails....... ...

Is there scope under Hong Kong employment law for you to take additional leave?

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As we are getting close to the end of the calendar year, many of us are looking at what holiday entitlement ...... ...

Don’t let Christmas parties become new year problems: A guide to the legal risks

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Christmas is just around the corner and, no doubt, many of us already have our minds on the upcoming festivities – including Christmas parties....... ...

Let it take off, or take it off? Employers must address important issues when considering wearable technology in the workplace

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These days many of us are rarely caught without some form of wearable technology on us, be it a smartphone, smartwatch or some sort of fitness wristband...... ...

Companies that abuse PIPs as a way of dismissing staff face serious legal risks

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