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The minimum notice period in Hong Kong is 7 days if stipulated in the employment contract. If no notice period is specified in the contract, then a minimum of 1 month’s notice applies.
Employees who leave their job without giving proper notice may be in breach of contract and may be subject to legal proceedings.
Yes, it is possible to reduce the notice period in exceptional circumstances, but employers will need to ensure that they pay the following:
If the employee is dismissed summarily, no notice or payment in lieu of notice is required.
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Employees must give a minimum of 1 month, or the notice stipulated in their contract (subject to a minimum of 7 days).
Employers must give 1 week notice for every year they have been employed, up to 12 weeks. In some limited circumstances more than 12 weeks notice will be considered a reasonable requirement.
