Workplace Pregnancy Discrimination in Hong Kong

February 5, 2024

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Employment Matters Vlog #45

Speaker: Elsie Chan (Deacons / Hong Kong)

elsie.chan@deacons.com


This vlog discusses the recent District Court case concerning workplace pregnancy discrimination. A former employee sued her company for pregnancy discrimination and won the case.  The court emphasized that taking sick leave by the Claimant in relation to her pregnancy should not be used against her regarding the performance-based bonuses.



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