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Laura Chapman and Stephanie Chiu

Laura Chapman (left) is a counsel at Freshfields and leads the employment, pensions and benefits practice in Hong Kong. She has a broad range of experience advising employers throughout the Asia-Pacific region.
Stephanie Chiu (right) is an associate in Freshfields’ employment, pensions and benefits practice based in Hong Kong. She regularly advises on all aspects of the employment relationship and has experience with cross-border work.

Typhoons and heavy rainstorms can pose headaches for Hong Kong HR departments

Hong Kong has had three T8 typhoons and one T10 so far this summer, and the Hong Kong Observatory ..... ...

Time for a rethink on holiday entitlement for overworked employees?

With the 24/7 demands on many businesses across Asia and the world, the concept of “holiday” is one that is becoming ....... ...

Know where you stand on data access requests

A data access request can be a powerful tool for a disgruntled employee....... ...

Gender pay gap reporting obligations in the UK and what this means for Hong Kong

The gender pay gap has long been a topic of debate. According to Oxfam’s “Report on Women and Poverty”, the gender pay gap in Hong Kong...... ...

Neglecting to update restrictive covenants could cost businesses in the long run

For many HR professionals, January and February can be the busiest time of the year...... ...