Hong Kong

Employment Support Scheme (ESS)

The Hong Kong Government has announced the application details for the second payment instalment of its Employment Support Scheme (ESS). Eligible employers may submit their applications for the second tranche wage subsidies from 31 August to 13 September 2020. Employers who have previously applied for the first tranche of the wage subsidies (for wages paid from June to August 2020) must submit a new application (whether the first application was successful or not).

Hong Kong Limited Partnership Fund Ordinance

The Limited Partnership Fund Ordinance (Cap 637) comes into operation on 31 August 2020, providing a rather ground breaking new standalone entity framework for the formation of what has been termed limited partnership funds in Hong Kong.

Hong Kong to increase maternity leave to 14 weeks

Hong Kong’s Legislative Council has recently passed the Employment (Amendment) Bill 2019 (the Bill) which enhances the leave benefits of female employees who are employed under a continuous contract of employment. The key changes are as follows: The amendments are not yet in force. The Bill is expected to be effected by the end of the year. Marbury services Marbury offer a comprehensive HR & payroll solution to employers in Hong Kong. Marbury’s professionals help our clients to understand local operating conditions, tax regulations and company and labour laws and then keep them compliant throughout helping to manage all the company’s statutory obligations. Marbury can assist to assess the company’s eligibility for available subsidies and to make the application to the Government. For further information please contact any member of the Marbury team or info@marburys.com.

HK Government introduces Employment Support Scheme (ESS)

The Legislative Council Finance Committee has approved funding to launch the HKD81 billion Employment Support Scheme (ESS) as part of the Government’s second round of Anti-epidemic Fund measures. All employers who have been making Mandatory Provident Fund (MPF) contributions or have set up Occupational Retirement Schemes (ORSO schemes) for employees are eligible…