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Labour Department highly concerned about fatal work accident that happened on September 12
The Labour Department (LD) is highly concerned about the work accident that happened in Tuen Mun early this morning (September 12), in which a male worker was suspected to have fallen from a viaduct onto the road below when preparing for road maintenance work. The worker was certified dead in hospital. The LD is saddened by the death of the worker and has expressed its deepest sympathy to the victim's family.
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Job Fair for Middle-aged and Elderly Employment (Over 2 200 vacancies on offer)
The Labour Department will hold the Job Fair for Middle-aged and Elderly Employment at Lok Fu Place on 3 & 4 October 2019, 11:00-17:30 [Last admission at 17:00]. Around 28 employers will conduct on-the-spot recruitment, offering over 2 200 vacancies suitable for middle-aged and elderly job seekers.
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Construction Industry Safety Award Scheme 2019/2020
To strengthen the occupational safety and health awareness in the construction sector and elevate the level of its safety culture, the Labour Department and key stakeholders of the industry jointly organise the “Construction Industry Safety Award Scheme 2019/2020” …
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Labour Department highly concerned about fatal work accident that happened on August 28
The Labour Department (LD) is highly concerned about the work accident that happened in an upper floor office unit in Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon yesterday afternoon (August 28), in which a male staff, while placing a file at a height, fell beyond the building onto the ground floor through a window nearby. He was seriously injured and certified dead on spot. The LD is saddened by the death of the staff and has expressed its deepest sympathy to the victim's family.
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Suspension of services at Tuen Mun Job Centre
Services at Tuen Mun Job Centre located at G/F, Victory Building, 3 Tsing Min Path, Tuen Mun have been suspended until further notice owing to urgent maintenance works in the job centre. Job seekers who need employment services may approach other nearby job centres.
We apologise for any inconvenience caused.
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26th Boilers & Pressure Vessels Safety Seminar
You are cordially invited to this Seminar in which Hong Kong and overseas expert speakers from various sectors will share their views and experience on “Safety, Environment, Innovations and Regulations” of Boilers and Pressure Vessels.
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Labour Department to hold briefing on employment of foreign domestic helpers
The Labour Department will hold a briefing on the employment of foreign domestic helpers (FDHs) on September 21 (Saturday), 2019 at 7:30 pm at the Lecture Hall of the Hong Kong Space Museum, 10 Salisbury Road, Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon. Enrollment is now open.
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Labour Department highly concerned about fatal work accident that happened on August 12
The Labour Department (LD) is highly concerned about the work accident that happened at a construction site at Hong Kong International Airport, Chek Lap Kok, this morning (August 12), in which a male worker operating a bulldozer fell together with it into the sea. He was rescued but certified dead in a hospital. The LD is saddened by the death of the worker and has expressed its deepest sympathy to the victim's family.
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Labour Department highly concerned about fatal work accident that happened on August 10
The Labour Department (LD) is highly concerned about the work accident that happened in an outdoor shopping centre in Yuen Long, New Territories yesterday (August 10) afternoon, in which a female worker was pressed by a toppled leaf of a sliding gate while she was closing it. The worker was seriously injured and was certified dead in hospital. The LD is saddened by the death of the worker and has expressed its deepest sympathy to the victim's family.
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Labour Department highly concerned about fatal work accident that happened on July 22
The Labour Department (LD) is highly concerned about the work accident that happened at a construction site in Wan Chai this morning (July 22), in which a male worker was suspected to have fallen from height to the bottom of the hoistway of a material hoist and died. 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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Labour Department highly concerned about fatal work accident that happened on July 18
The Labour Department (LD) is highly concerned about the work accident that happened at a construction site in Tai Po today (July 18), in which an excavator toppled during operation and pressed against the male operator. The excavator operator was seriously injured and was certified dead later in the hospital. The LD is saddened by the death of the worker and has expressed its deepest sympathy to the victim's family.
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Labour Department highly concerned about fatal work accident that happened on July 17
The Labour Department (LD) is highly concerned about the work accident that happened in Tuen Mun this morning (July 17), in which a male worker was suspected to have been struck by falling objects when he was working outside a building at which dismantling of bamboo scaffolds was being carried out at the external walls. He was seriously injured and was certified dead later in the hospital. The LD is saddened by the death of the worker and has expressed its deepest sympathy to the victim's family.
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Beware of Heat Stroke (Extended Version) (Cantonese Only)
The Labour Department reminds employers and employees to take appropriate precautions to prevent heat stroke when working in a hot or humid environment.
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Announcement of the Result of the Tender for the Provision of Management Services for Youth Employment Start (Y.E.S. Centre)
The Hong Kong Young Women’s Christian Association has been selected to provide management services for Youth Employment Start (Mong Kok & Kwai Fong) for a period of 36 months with effect from 24 August 2019 and 26 October 2019 respectively.
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New Category “Workplace Consultation Related Information” Available in GovHK Notifications Mobile Application
The Labour Department from now on releases information related to the Employment Ordinance and good human resource management through the GovHK Notifications mobile application (“the App”). Users of the App who are interested in receiving related messages can select “Workplace Consultation Related Information” under “Category” on the menu of the App. Corresponding notifications will be received by such users whenever the Labour Department delivers messages through the App.
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Removal Notice of the Registration and Staff Training Division of the Labour Department
Starting from 4 July 2019, the Registration and Staff Training Division (RSTD) of the Labour Department has been relocated from Kowloonbay International Trade and Exhibition Centre to Units 815-816, 8/F, Grand City Plaza, 1-17 Sai Lau Kok Road, Tsuen Wan, New Territories.
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Code of Practice in Times of Typhoons and Rainstorms
The Labour Department revised “Code of Practice in Times of Typhoons and Rainstorms” (COP). The COP aims at alerting employers to consult employees as soon as possible on the work and resumption of work arrangements in times of adverse weather conditions before typhoon season. The revised COP also provides reference guidelines to employers and employees on the work and resumption of work arrangements in the event of the Government issuing the new post-super typhoon announcement on “extreme conditions”.
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Statutory Minimum Wage
The Statutory Minimum Wage rate is raised to $37.5 per hour with effect from 1 May 2019…
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Compensation levels for work injuries and occupational diseases increased and list of medical appliances for pneumoconiosis or mesothelioma sufferers expanded
The new levels of compensation under the Employees’ Compensation Ordinance, the Pneumoconiosis and Mesothelioma (Compensation) Ordinance (PMCO) and the Occupational Deafness (Compensation) Ordinance, as well as the expanded list of medical appliances under PMCO will take effect from 26 April 2019…
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Labour Department to launch online occupational safety complaint platform
The Labour Department (LD) today (March 19) launched an online occupational safety and health (OSH) complaint platform so that employees and members of the public can report to the department unsafe operations and environments at workplaces by using online forms accessible to mobile electronic devices or computers.
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Construction Industry Safety Award Scheme promotes occupational safety for 20 years and beyond
The 20th Award Presentation Ceremony of the Construction Industry Safety Award Scheme was held today (March 17) to offer recognition to principal contractors, sub-contractors, site personnel and front-line workers with good occupational safety and health (OSH) performance. The scheme aims at enhancing OSH awareness and fostering a safety culture in the construction sector.
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Employers and workers of construction industry urged to observe work-at-height safety
The Labour Department (LD) is highly concerned about the recent spate of serious accidents related to work-at-height in the construction industry and reminds those working at height to pay special attention to work safety.
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5 days’ Statutory Paternity Leave takes effect on 18 January 2019
According to the Employment (Amendment) (No. 3) Ordinance 2018, male employees with child born on or after 18 January 2019 are entitled to 5 days’ paternity leave for each confinement of their spouse/partner if they fulfil other requirements as stipulated in law.
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The Labour Department regularly publishes the conviction records of contravention of safety legislation
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Joint efforts to foster occupational safety and health in catering industry
The Labour Department has called on the catering industry to work together to establish a safe and healthy work environment to give employees and their family members peace of mind.
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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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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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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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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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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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Minimum Wage Reference Calculator
Facilitating employers and employees in computing minimum wage ...
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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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