7 Mar 2024
HUNG CHUEN LUNG 對 JC CONSTRUCTION (a dissolved firm)及另二人
- Citation
- [2024] HKDC 367
- Court
- District Court
- Case number
- DCEC2343/2021
Court accepted applicant's account that the accident occurred and found that the work was undertaken for JC Construction (the partnership). The second and third respondents, by representation and conduct, held themselves out as partners; therefore JC Construction was the employer. Applying the multifactor test, the applicant was an employee, not self-employed. The court accepted monthly earnings of HK$17,000, permanent loss of earning capacity at 5%, certified sick leave of 680 days, and medical expense entitlement per Schedule 3 limits. Consequent awards: s9 HK$61,200; s10 HK$308,266.66; s10…