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Labour Advisory Board Election of Employee Representatives 2018
The above election will be held on 10 November 2018 (Saturday) at Mei Foo Community Hall, 1/F, Mei Foo Government Complex. There are 12 candidates nominated by employee unions registered under the Trade Unions Ordinance…
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Labour Department to hold talk on employment of foreign domestic helpers
The Labour Department will hold a talk on the employment of foreign domestic helpers (FDHs) on November 27 (Tuesday) at 7:30 pm at the Lecture Theatre of the Hong Kong Central Library, 66 Causeway Road, Causeway Bay, Hong Kong. Enrolment is now open.
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Seminar on “All-inclusive Working Environment: A Win-Win Situation to All”
The Selective Placement Division and the Chinese Manufacturers’ Association of Hong Kong will organise a seminar on 23 November 2018 to promote open employment of persons with disabilities.
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Labour Department highly concerned about fatal work accident that happened on October 11
The Labour Department (LD) is highly concerned about the work accident that happened at a construction site in Tin Shui Wai this afternoon (October 11), in which a male worker while working inside the hoistway of a material hoist, fell from 4/F to 2/F as the receptacle descended suddenly. He was certified dead in hospital. The LD is saddened by the death of the worker in the accident and expresses its deepest sympathy to the victim's family.
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Reinstatement or Re-engagement Order for Unreasonable and Unlawful Dismissal
Where an employee has been unreasonably and unlawfully dismissed on or after 19 October 2018 and the employee makes a claim for reinstatement or re-engagement, the Labour Tribunal may make an order for reinstatement or re-engagement without the need to secure the employer’s agreement.
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New Opportunities- New Terrain Job Expo
The Labour Department, the Hong Kong Chinese Enterprises Association and the Hong Kong Polytechnic University will co-organise a large scale job fair at Podium, Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hung Hom on 25 & 26 October 2018, 11:00-17:30. Around 45 companies from the Mainland and Hong Kong will take part, offering many job vacancies suitable for young people with post-secondary education.
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Construction Industry Safety Award Scheme 2018/2019
The enrolment period for the site safety competition of the “Construction Industry Safety Award Scheme 2018/2019” was ended on 3 October 2018. Assessment is now in progress….
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Safety Quiz Competition
Safety Quiz Competition is one of the promotional programmes of the Construction Industry Safety Award Scheme 2018/2019. Its aim is to enhance the occupational safety and health awareness of the construction industry and the public (Chinese version only)….
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Labour Department highly concerned about fatal work accident that happened on September 30
The Labour Department (LD) is highly concerned about the work accident that happened offshore in Lau Fau Shan in the afternoon yesterday (September 30), in which a worker engaging in plant clearing work in the water was drowned. The worker was certified dead in hospital. The LD is saddened by the death of the worker in the accident and expresses its deepest sympathy to the victim's family.
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Announcement of the Result of the Tender for the Provision of Case Management and Employment Support Services for Trainees of the Youth Employment and Training Programme (YETP)
18 Service Providers have been appointed to provide Case Management and Employment Support Services for Trainees of the Youth Employment and Training Programme (YETP) with effect from 1 September 2018
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Increase of Minimum Allowable Wage and food allowance for foreign domestic helpers
The Government announced on 28 September 2018 that the Minimum Allowable Wage for foreign domestic helpers in Hong Kong will be increased from $4,410 to $4,520 per month. The food allowance will be increased from not less than $1,053 to not less than $1,075 per month.
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Labour Department highly concerned about fatal work accident on September 6
The Labour Department (LD) is highly concerned about a work accident that happened at a construction site in Ngau Tau Kok this morning (September 6), in which a worker died after falling from a floor opening of a plant room on the first floor. The LD is saddened by the death of the worker in the accident and expressed its deepest sympathy to the victim's family.
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A maximum allowance of $51,000 for employing a person with disabilities
Effective from 1 September 2018, the maximum amount of allowance for employing a person with disabilities under the Work Orientation and Placement Scheme will be increased to $51,000......
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Enhancing the Youth Employment and Training Programme (YETP) to promote youth employment
Commencing from 1.9.2018, the scope of YETP's paid on-the-job training (OJT) will be expanded from full-time OJT to cover part-time OJT jobs as well. Moreover, the maximum monthly OJT allowance payable to employers who engage young people in paid OJT jobs through YETP will be increased from $3,000 to $4,000 per trainee employed so as to encourage employers to hire young people and provide them with quality on-the-job training with a view to promoting youth employment.
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Relocation of the Safety Management Office of the Labour Department
The Safety Management Office (“SMO”) of the Labour Department has been relocated from 13/F, Harbour Building, 38 Pier Road, Central, Hong Kong to 5/F, Tsuen Wan Government Offices, 38 Sai Lau Kok Road, Tsuen Wan, New Territories with effect from 9 July 2018 (Monday).
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Action Plan to Tackle Trafficking-in-Persons and to Enhance Protection of Foreign Domestic Helpers
The Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) Government announced the Action Plan to tackle trafficking-in- persons (TIP) and to Enhance Protection of Foreign Domestic Helpers (FDHs) on 21 March 2018, which outlines a collection of new and on-going inter-bureaux/departmental measures to combat TIP and enhance protection of FDHs.
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Construction Industry Safety Award Scheme promotes occupational safety in construction industry
The Award Presentation Ceremony of the Construction Industry Safety Award Scheme was held on March 18 to offer recognition to contractors, site personnel and workers who have had good occupational safety and health performances. The scheme also aims at strengthening awareness of occupational safety and health in the construction sector and elevating the level of its safety culture.
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Code of Practice for Employment Agencies
Employment (Amendment) Ordinance 2018 has come into effect. The Commissioner for Labour, pursuant to the ordinance, promulgated the Code of Practice for Employment Agencies to reflect the new legislative requirement, for compliance by Employment Agencies with a view to promoting professionalism and quality service in the industry.
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Maximum daily rates of reimbursable medical expenses increased for employees injured at work and occupational disease sufferers
The maximum daily rates of reimbursable medical expenses under the Employees' Compensation Ordinance and the Pneumoconiosis and Mesothelioma (Compensation) Ordinance have been increased with effect from 9 February 2018...
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Guidance Notes on Safety and Health of Hand-dug Tunnelling Work
The GN aims to provide practical guidance to proprietors, contractors and workers engaged in hand-dug tunnel construction work, and enhance the occupational safety and health (“OSH”) awareness of the relevant stakeholders. Workers participating in hand-dug tunnel construction work or underground utility laying works and other personnel involved in the work should also read the contents of the GN thoroughly to avoid the occurrence of accidents.
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Occupational Safety and Health Complaint Hotline
If you have any complaints about unsafe workplaces and work practice, please call the Occupational Safety and Health Complaint Hotline at 2542 2172
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Statutory Minimum Wage
The Statutory Minimum Wage rate is raised to $34.5 per hour with effect from 1 May 2017… |
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Relocation of Hong Kong East Office of Labour Relations Division
With effect from 18.4.2017, the new address of the Hong Kong East Office of the Labour Relations Division will be: 12/F, CityPlaza Three, 14 Taikoo Wan Road, Taikoo Shing, Hong Kong.
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Compensation Levels Increased for Work Injuries and Occupational Diseases
The levels of compensation under the Employees’ Compensation Ordinance, the Pneumoconiosis and Mesothelioma (Compensation) Ordinance and the Occupational Deafness (Compensation) Ordinance have been increased with effect from 1 April 2017…
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Employment Agencies Portal (http://www.eaa.labour.gov.hk)
The Labour Department has launched the Employment Agencies Portal providing information related to regulation of employment agencies (EAs). Users can also check if an EA has a valid licence by the built-in search function. |
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Website on Working Holiday Scheme (http://www.whs.gov.hk)
The Labour Department has launched a new dedicated website on Working Holiday Scheme, providing comprehensive information as well as useful tips and experience shared by previous working holidaymakers.
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Website on Foreign Domestic Helpers (www.fdh.labour.gov.hk)
To facilitate Foreign Domestic Helpers (FDHs), their employers as well as the public to access to information such as the policy and labour legislation relating to the employment of FDHs, Labour Department has launched a dedicated website……
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Working Hours Policy
The Standard Working Hours Committee submitted its report to the Government in January 2017 to put up recommendations on working hours policy direction. |
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New videos on successful employment of people with disabilities
To enhance public awareness of the working abilities of people with disabilities, the Selective Placement Division has produced a brand new series of videos ...
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Minimum Wage Reference Calculator
Facilitating employers and employees in computing minimum wage ...
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Progress Report on
Construction Safety Forum
(Traditional Chinese Version Only)
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Report on Construction Safety Forum
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