Workplace Injury Accident? Know Your Employees’ Compensation Rights Now
Under the Employees’ Compensation Ordinance (Cap. 282 of the Laws of Hong Kong), every employee is protected by law. Bond Ng Solicitors assign experienced solicitors to handle your case from start to finish, fighting for the most reasonable employees’ compensation for you, giving you complete peace of mind.
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Workplace Injury & Employees’ Compensation Services Overview
Workplace Injury Claims & Litigation
- Representing employees in claims against their employer/insurer
- Disputes over employee compensation calculation and amount
- Common law personal injury litigation (negligence)
Employees’ Compensation Ordinance Applications
- Reporting workplace accidents and occupational diseases
- Follow up on injury assessment and compensation review procedures
- Assessment of Permanent Loss of Earning Capacity (PLEC)
- Fatal workplace injury compensation (claims by family members)
Workplace Injury Definition & Legal Advice
- Assessment of workplace injury definition and legal advice
- Employees’ compensation calculation consultation
Employer Representation Services
- Representing employers in responding to workplace injury claims
- Handling insurance claims with the insurer
- Mediation and out-of-court settlement negotiations
Employees’ Compensation Assessment
- Temporary incapacity compensation (sick leave pay for injury at work, 4/5 of the monthly salary)
- Permanent loss of earning capacity compensation calculation
Special & Complex Cases
- Workplace injury disputes and appeal hearings
- Occupational disease claims
- Rights protection for families of fatal workplace injury victims
Employees’ compensation & personal injury cases
Explore 36 case summaries covering employees’ compensation and other personal injury claims. The summaries are available in Traditional Chinese.
What Our Clients Say
Before the Labour Department completed its assessment, the insurance company blamed my condition on age-related spinal degeneration and offered an unreasonably low settlement. I nearly accepted it because I was under enormous financial pressure.
Fortunately, Mr. Ng carefully reviewed my medical records and advised me not to sign. His team obtained specialist reports proving that my loss of working capacity was caused by the accident and negotiated firmly with the insurer. In the end, I received more than three times the original offer.
For ordinary workers, a dedicated solicitor does more than secure compensation; they help protect our future livelihood and rights.
Bond Ng Solicitors helped me obtain specialist medical evidence linking the condition to my repetitive duties. They represented me before the Labour Department and negotiated firmly with the insurer.
The company eventually recognised my condition as work-related and paid the compensation due. With the solicitor’s support, I was finally able to protect my rights and receive fair treatment.
The insurer questioned whether the journey was work-related and tried to calculate my compensation using only my basic salary, excluding commissions and stock-related benefits that made up most of my income.
Bond Ng Solicitors reviewed my employment contract and payment records, challenged the insurer’s position, and proved that my regular commissions and bonuses should be included in the calculation. Ultimately, the insurer paid the outstanding sick leave compensation based on my actual earnings, together with compensation for my permanent partial loss of working capacity.
Main Items of Employees’ Compensation
Temporary Incapacity Compensation (Sick Leave Pay for Injury at Work)
During the period of work injury sick leave, the employee may receive periodical payments equal to four-fifths of the difference between their monthly earnings at the time of the accident and their monthly earnings during the period of incapacity.
Permanent Loss of Earning Capacity Compensation
Assessment percentage (%) × monthly salary × multiplier prescribed under the Ordinance
Medical Expenses
Reasonable and necessary treatment, hospitalisation, and rehabilitation expenses are claimable (subject to statutory limit per day)
Death Compensation (Family Members)
Family members may claim funeral expenses and death compensation calculated under the Ordinance
Additional Common Law Damages
In cases of employer or third-party negligence, civil litigation may be brought to seek higher compensation
Employees’ Compensation Calculation Illustrative Example
Hypothetical Scenario: Construction Site Worker Workplace Accident
- Monthly Salary: HK$18,000
- Permanent Loss of Earning Capacity: 20%
- Age: 35
Temporary Incapacity Compensation (6 months)
- HK$18,000 × 4/5 × 6 = HK$86,400
Permanent Loss of Earning Capacity Compensation
Calculated in accordance with the formula prescribed under the Employees’ Compensation Ordinance. The actual amount will depend on the employee’s age, monthly earnings, and assessed percentage of permanent loss of earning capacity.
Medical Expenses (based on actual medical receipts)
- HK$20,000 (illustration only)
Frequently Asked Questions
What constitutes a workplace injury? What is the definition of a workplace injury?
Under the Employees’ Compensation Ordinance (Cap. 282), an employer is generally required to pay employees’ compensation if an employee is injured in an accident arising out of and in the course of employment, or suffers from an occupational disease prescribed under the Ordinance. Common examples include construction site accidents, slips and falls in the workplace, and occupational diseases.
How is employees’ compensation calculated?
Employees’ compensation is calculated in accordance with the Employees’ Compensation Ordinance and mainly includes:
(i) periodical payments during the period of temporary incapacity, commonly known as work injury sick leave pay;
(ii) compensation for permanent loss of earning capacity;
(iii) reasonable and necessary medical expenses; and
(iv) death compensation and funeral expenses in fatal workplace accident cases.
The actual amount of compensation will depend on the circumstances of each case and the applicable statutory calculation methods.
How soon must a workplace accident be reported after it occurs?
The employer must report the work injury case to the Labour Department within 14 days of the accident. If the accident results in the employee’s death, it must be reported within 7 days. If the employer fails to make the report, the employee may contact the Employees’ Compensation Division of the Labour Department directly to make enquiries or report the accident. Employees are advised to notify their employer as soon as possible after the accident and retain all relevant records.
What if my employer has not taken out employees’ compensation insurance? How can I make a claim?
Under the Employees’ Compensation Ordinance, employers are legally required to take out employees’ compensation insurance for their employees. If the employer has not done so, you may still pursue compensation under the law and may apply for assistance from the “Employees’ Compensation Assistance Fund”. We recommend contacting a solicitor as soon as possible.
Can I pursue both an Employees’ Compensation Ordinance claim and a common law claim at the same time?
Yes. If the workplace accident was caused by the negligence of a third party or a breach of duty by the employer, you may pursue a claim under the Employees’ Compensation Ordinance while also bringing a common law personal injury claim for more comprehensive compensation, including damages for pain, suffering and loss of amenities (PSLA), loss of income, and other related losses. Bond Ng Solicitors can provide a comprehensive assessment and legal representation.
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