Misclassification Crypto payout for “contractor” CEO a warning for clear drafting Costly lesson for gaming firm as Hong Kong court rules on independent contractor agreement iStock.com/Nuthawut Somsuk Image Chantelle Cloete Reporter Monday 27 January 2025 Hong Kong’s High Court recently awarded a former CEO of a games company HK$40m (£4m) in cryptocurrency, a sign on bonus, and outstanding salary despite him having signed an agreement to be an Get AccessContinue reading International Employment LawyerAlready have access? Login now Email Enter your email address. Password Enter the password that accompanies your email address. Reset your passwordLog in Need access? Find out how to enjoy unlimited accessGet access You might also like... Disputes Couriers win employment status recognition in Hong Kong Unions As workers strike, will Ubisoft press pause on RTO mandate? Platform Workers Unions, rights groups renew calls for algorithmic transparency Misclassification Holiday claims not necessarily time-barred, rules Norwegian court