Hong Kong: Employment and HR

Catherine Leung, partner at Ius Laboris Hong Kong, engages in a compelling conversation with Charles Cameron, Vice President of the World Employment Confederation, exploring how artificial intelligence is reshaping recruitment practices and the pressures modern businesses face. The discussion delves into the evolving workplace landscape and the adaptations required from both employers and employees in this transformative era.

Hong Kong's Labour Department has revised its Heat Stress at Work Warning system after the territory recorded its highest temperature since 1884 without triggering higher alert levels. The enhanced system introduces two new triggering conditions designed to provide earlier warnings and better protection for workers exposed to extreme heat, including automatic elevation of warning levels when temperatures reach 35°C or above.

Hong Kong's Chief Executive has unveiled sweeping employment law reforms in the 2026 Policy Address, introducing statutory protections for delivery workers, tightening imported labour controls, and accelerating MPF system changes. These measures reflect the Government's commitment to protecting local workers while addressing the challenges of an ageing workforce and evolving labour market dynamics.