MPF offsetting mechanism bill passes second reading
Hong Kong’s Legislative Council has passed the second reading of a bill that will see the Mandatory Provident Fund (MPF) offsetting mechanism cancelled. In...
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HK increases ex gratia payment ceiling
For the first time in 26 years, subsidies that cover outstanding wages from insolvent employers may see higher payment ceilings from next Friday (17...
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HK raises price for H&S violations
The Hong Kong Government has laid out its intentions to raise the maximum fine for employers who violate occupational health and safety laws by...
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HK’s unemployment rate rises to 4.5% – new ESS rollout
The Statistics Department yesterday (17 March) released new data that shows that Hong Kong’s unemployment rate rose by 0.6% to 4.5%. The latest...
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HK legislators block maternity leave increase
Secretary for Labour and Welfare, Law Chi Kwong, proposed a motion to send the bill— which would raise Hong Kong’s statutory maternity leave to...
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