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Stephenson Harwood employment podcastInternational employment law podcast - September 2021: Hong KongIn this podcast Jezamine Fewins looks at whether an employee can terminate an employment contract before the employment commences.2021-09-2405 min
Stephenson Harwood Greater China podcastImmigrating to Canada – Labour law in CanadaIn the second podcast of the series, Jezamine Fewins of Stephenson Harwood’s Hong Kong office speaks with Danny J. Kaufer, and Vanessa Lapointe, both of Canadian national law firm Borden Ladner Gervais LLP’s Labour & Employment team in the Montreal, Quebec office. They discuss the salient features of the labour law in Canada covering topics such as hiring and termination of employees, post termination restrictive covenants, annual leave policies, healthcare and insurance. Vanessa also offers practical guidance for business owners who are considering a move to Canada. 2021-01-0732 minStephenson Harwood Greater China podcastImmigrating to Canada – What business owners need to knowIn the fifth podcast of the Greater China series on immigration, we are looking at Canada as a potential destination. Jezamine Fewins and Kevin Lee of Stephenson Harwood’s Hong Kong office discusses with Kenneth K.C. Ing, of Kenneth Ing Law Corporation the areas which business owners should focus on when setting up a business in Canada, the tax regime, and how business owners can ensure they can obtain residency rights for themselves and their family members.2020-12-0937 minStephenson Harwood Greater China podcastImmigrating to the UK – UK employment issues for Hong Kong businessesFollowing on from our podcast with Kimia Sepahzad on 27 October 2020, this fourth podcast of the series, focuses on UK employment issues for Hong Kong business owners. Jezamine Fewins of Stephenson Harwood’s Hong Kong office, discusses with Serena Foulkes of Stephenson Harwood’s London employment team, the areas of employment law that business owners should consider when starting a business in the UK. 2020-11-1220 minStephenson Harwood Greater China podcastImmigrating to the UK – Options for Hong Kong business ownersThe third podcast of the series focuses on the UK as a potential destination for Hong Kong business owners. Jezamine Fewins of Stephenson Harwood’s Hong Kong office, discusses with Kimia Sepahzad, immigration consultant from Stephenson Harwood’s London office, the current options available under the UK immigration rules and the new routes for British National (Overseas) Citizens which will be available in 2021 and the new points based system which will be implemented. 2020-10-2718 minStephenson Harwood Greater China podcastImmigrating to Singapore – Labour law in SingaporeIn the second podcast of the series, Jezamine Fewins of Stephenson Harwood’s Hong Kong office speaks with Jason Yang from the Singapore office. They discuss the salient features of the labour law in Singapore covering topics such as the hiring and firing of employees, social security contributions and post termination restrictive covenants. Jason also offers practical guidance for business owners who are considering a move to Singapore. Singapore law advice was provided by Virtus Law LLP (a member of the Stephenson Harwood (Singapore) Alliance).2020-10-0628 minStephenson Harwood Greater China podcastImmigrating to Singapore – What business owners need to knowIn the first podcast of the series, Jezamine Fewins of Stephenson Harwood’s Hong Kong office speaks with Elaine Beh and Yi Lee from the Singapore office regarding considerations for investing in Singapore. Included in this general overview are the considerations in setting up a business in Singapore, the tax regime, and how business owners can ensure that they can obtain residency rights for themselves and their family members. Singapore law advice was provided by Virtus Law LLP (a member of the Stephenson Harwood (Singapore) Alliance).2020-09-1625 minStephenson Harwood Greater China podcastEmployment law podcast – an employer’s guide to the Coronavirus – what steps should employers be taking?In this podcast Jezamine Fewins, employment partner in our Hong Kong office, and London-based partner Anne Pritam discuss the obligations of employers in relation to the Coronavirus outbreak. They will provide practical tips on how employers can help to protect their employees whilst continuing to operate their businesses.2020-03-1616 minStephenson Harwood employment podcastEmployment law podcast: An employer’s guide to the Coronavirus – what steps should employers be taking?In this podcast Jezamine Fewins, employment partner in our Hong Kong office, and London-based partner Anne Pritam discuss the obligations of employers in relation to the Coronavirus outbreak. They will provide practical tips on how employers can help to protect their employees whilst continuing to operate their businesses.2020-02-2716 min