The "Hidden" Gig: Is Your Independent Contractor Actually an Employee?
As of April 2026, the line between "freelancer" and "staff" in Hong Kong has never been thinner. While many firms are hiring "independent contractors" to stay lean, the courts are increasingly looking at the substance over the form . The Control Test 2.0 If your "contractor" uses your laptop, attends your weekly internal scrums, and has no other clients, the Labour Departmen
