Hong Kong sexual harassment complaints up more than a third: Catherine Leung comments for International Employment Lawyer

AI is already influencing decisions across the employment cycle in Hong Kong, from screening candidates and monitoring performance to investigating misconduct and selecting roles for redundancy. Statistics, however, show that adoption has clearly outpaced governance.

On 2 October 2026, the Hong Kong Government announced that the minimum allowable wage for foreign domestic workers in Hong Kong will be increased by 2.35 per cent, from HK$5,100 to HK$5,220 per month.

The Labour Department has changed the Heat Stress at Work Warning (“HSWW”) system following concerns that its thresholds did not adequately reflect severe conditions.

On 16 September 2026, the Chief Executive delivered his 2026 Policy Address – and there's plenty in it for employers to take note of. From new protections for delivery workers and implementing measures to accommodate for the city’s ageing population, these measures signal where the Government is heading. Here's our take on the key changes and why they matter.