HR Newsletter | July 2024
With a confirmed Labour win in the general election, we thought it would be useful to update our clients on what to expect. Below are those areas relating to employment that we feel may affect our clients. We will update you as and when there is any movement on these over the coming months.
Hong Kong Employment Update
Hong Kong Employment Update: The Hong Kong government has set forth a proposal aimed at revising the long-standing “418” rule delineated within the Employment Ordinance (EO). This rule, a cornerstone in determining continuous employment, has been subject to scrutiny and calls for reform.
Employment Law Changes in 2024
There are some changes which are significant and will have a larger impact on some of our clients more than others, but we feel it is important to ensure that all of our clients have the time to consider how they will implement these upcoming changes.
Payroll Newsletter | March 2023
Black Mountain updates you with the latest payroll changes in this months Payroll Newsletter
Global Payroll Newsletter | March 2023
The March 2023 Blue Marble newsletter discusses the challenges integrating U.S. and global payroll, understanding in-country labor laws, and compliance challenges with global expansion.
Forthcoming Changes to Singapore Government Legislation
Upcoming changes to Singapore legislation
Rise of Formal Grievances in the Workplace
The COVID pandemic jolted society in every country and changed our perceptions in profound ways, but in the UK it also jolted the foundation of a workplace model which had not much changed since the 1920’s.
Hong Kong Companies Ordinance Update
The Government have passed a new ordinance that seeks to restrict the information on Directors of Companies available for inspection by the General Public.
Payroll News
Further to the Chancellor’s statement on Friday 23 September, some important changes impacting on payroll need to be noted by employers.
Hong Kong Legislative Council Updates to HR Policies – 5th July 2022
In our February newsletter we discussed a number of proposals that had been put before the Hong Kong Legislative Council (LegCo) for review. In their June sessions the following bills were passed.