Working Time Hong Kong offers more protection to casual workforce Irregular shift patterns will no longer disqualify part-time workers from statutory benefits iStock.com/ronniechua Image Chantelle Cloete Reporter Wednesday 21 January 2026 Thousands of gig workers and casual staff in Hong Kong may now be entitled to statutory benefits available to full-time workers, like holiday pay or sick leave allowance. 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... Labour Reforms Can Chile modernise its labour market regulation? Disputes Starbucks pays millions to NYC workers over “unstable” shifts Health & Safety South Korean bakery worker dies after 80-hour work week Working Time Japanese fear return to punishing work culture after PM’s 3am meeting