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Watch out for unforeseen hitches with summary dismissal

It is well established that an employer is entitled to dismiss an employee summarily, i.e. without notice or payment in lieu....... ...

Firing lines

Finding the right words when terminating staff can help to avoid things going bang, writes Andrea Zavadszky. ...

The dangers of sugaring the pill when sacking errant staff

It is often said that Hong Kong employment law is relatively easy and less complex than other jurisdictions like the mainland and Japan, writes Pattie Walsh. ...

Employers must be well primed before saying 'you're fired'

Given the absence in Hong Kong of an “unfair dismissal” regime similar to that which exists, for example, in the UK and Australia, the termination of an employment contract in Hong Kong is considered by many to be relatively straightforward. ...