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7 Apr 2025

Hong Kong: Deliveroo's Exit from the city Triggers Disputes over Severance Pay and Work Injury Claims

Deliveroo’s official exit from the Hong Kong market on April 7th has triggered disputes over workers’ rights and insurance claim processing. One dispute concerns the classification of riders as self-employed, which would deprive many of employee entitlements including severance and long service payments. Another dispute arises from Deliveroo’s transfer of its insurance policy to a British firm lacking a local presence, complicating the reimbursement process for work-related injuries. Worker representatives plan to file a complaints to the Labour Tribunal on the 17th of April.

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