Employment Law Hong Kong and Singapore

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Gain an overview of the employment law frameworks operating in Hong Kong and Singapore - and compare this to the UK position
1-day interactive seminar
21 Sep 2010
London £550 + VAT

Employment Law Hong Kong and Singapore in brief:

Forward-thinking businesses are eager to gain a competitive edge by establishing operations in Asia. More than ever, professionals who have, or expect to have responsibility for staff in Hong Kong and Singapore are faced with the challenge of finding timely, quality information on local employment law and practice. This seminar will clarify the legislative framework and new legal developments in Hong Kong and Singapore.

This event is CPD accredited.

Designed for:

HR and personnel professionals, line managers and directors - with responsibility for staff in Hong Kong and Singapore

Training highlights:

  • Learn about critical employment issues, legislation and trends in Hong Kong and Singapore
  • Practical application of the law to workplace scenarios through country focused break-out sessions
  • Practical employment contract drafting exercise
  • Gain an appreciation of local business culture in these two key jurisdictions

The Programme

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

Client testimonials

A really good seminar with lots of information in one day. The documentation was extremely helpful.

—Vesna Zaghini-Herceg, HR Manager, TeliaSonera International

Venue details

Radisson Edwardian Grafton Hotel
130 Tottenham Court Road
London
W1T 5AY

Tel. +44 (0)20 7388 4131
Fax. +44 (0)20 7387 7394
Email. resgraf@radisson.com

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This smart West End hotel has a central location to suit business and leisure travellers. The mood is smart, colonial and clubby.

The Hotel’s extensive art collection includes new Vietnamese paintings and fine Qing dynasty temple bells. There’s a pleasing buzz to this luxury London hotel that reflects the energy of its Tottenham Court Road location, equally good for the City, the West End or even Paris via St Pancras station.

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Testimonials

“A really good seminar with lots of information in one day. The documentation was extremely helpful.”

— Vesna Zaghini-Herceg, HR Manager,
TeliaSonera International

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If you have 4 or more people who would benefit from this training, why not consider running it in-house?

 

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  • Significant cost savings
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  • Flexible delivery options

 

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