Employment Disputes: Time Limits | Checklist

Employment disputes frequently involve claims based on the explicit or implicit terms of an employment contract or the provisions of the Employment Ordinance (Cap 57). However, claims can also stem from the Employees' Compensation Ordinance (Cap 282) and the four anti-discrimination ordinances.

The time limits for initiating civil court proceedings differ based on the nature of the proceedings. It's crucial to note that time limits are exceptionally short for judicial review proceedings.

The Limitation Ordinance (Cap 347) outlines the time limits within which a claimant is entitled to bring actions, including any court proceedings. The time limit commences from the day following the day on which the cause of action arose.

Download this comprehensive Checklist for the time limits in relation to claims based on contract, under the Employment Ordinance, in the Labour Tribunal, and more.