Employment Law Hong Kong and Singapore

09:00 - Registration and coffee
09:30 - The employment framework in Hong Kong
Key areas of Hong Kong employment legislation will be discussed, including commentary on landmark cases and the latest employment issues - with the opportunity for Q&A throughout. Key areas covered include:
· Local legal system and employment legislation
· Relocating expatriate employees
· Recruiting, selecting and hiring staff in Hong Kong
· Employment contracts and working time
· Discrimination and harassment
· Current trends and developments

11:15 - Coffee
11:30 - Practical application of the law to working practices in Hong Kong
In this session, participants will have the opportunity to apply Hong Kong employment law covered in the morning session to real life workplace scenarios, enabling them to have hands-on experience of dealing with challenging situations as well as to receive advice on best practice solutions

12:30 - Lunch
13:30 - The employment framework in Singapore
An overview of the employment law framework in Singapore and an analysis of the relevant issues including:
· Local legal system and employment legislation
· Terms and conditions of employment contracts
· Holiday sickness and pay
· Grievances and disciplinary procedures
· Business transfers
· Latest trends and developments

15:15 - Coffee
15:30 - Practical application of the law to working practices in Singapore
Participants will apply Singapore employment legislation covered in the morning session to real life workplace scenarios, enabling them to have hands-on experience of dealing with challenging situations as well as receive advice on best practice solutions.

17:00 - Close of seminar