Career Advice Career counselling, advice and guidance

Tag: Unfair Dismissal

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. ...

Warning letter

I'm so upset and think it's so unfair that I've received a warning letter for something really minor. Should I quit before my employer fires me? ...

Tide may be turning against employers in dismissal cases

Hong Kong has traditionally been viewed as having relatively “employer friendly” labour laws, writes Kathleen Healy. ...

Job hunting after being terminated

After asking for a better package (and with valid supporting) reasons, I was terminated by the company. How do I address this during a job interview while impressing the recruiter? ...

Cost of firing staff could soon put bosses on the hot seat

Hong Kong has traditionally been known as a relatively “employer friendly” regime, writes Tara Grossman and Gareth Thomas. ...

Pregnant women victims of bias

Women in Hong Kong this week celebrated the progress made towards reaching gender equality. ... ...