Distribution of Divisions / Units under each Branch
The Labour Administration Branch
Deputy Commissioner (Labour Administration)
Telephone number: 2852 4093
General Introduction
The Labour Administration Branch is responsible for the formulation and implementation of policies and strategies in respect of labour relations, employment services, employees' rights and benefits and the strategic planning of employment-related issues.
Organisational Structure
Headed by the Deputy Commissioner for Labour (Labour Administration) and underpinned by five Assistant Commissioners for Labour, namely Assistant Commissioner (Development), Assistant Commissioner (Employees' Rights and Benefits), Assistant Commissioner (Employment Services), Assistant Commissioner (Labour Relations) and Assistant Commissioner (Policy Support).
Assistant Commissioner (Development)
Telephone number: 2852 4148
Scope of Responsibilities :
- Assisting in the formulation, implementation and review of policies and strategies in respect of the Statutory Minimum Wage and the Supplementary Labour Scheme.
- Overseeing the work of the Statutory Minimum Wage Division, the International Liaison Division and the Supplementary Labour Division.
- Monitoring and coordinating central support services for matters relating to the Labour Advisory Board, the International Labour Organisation and side agreements on labour issues involved in free trade agreements of Hong Kong.
| Division / Unit | Responsible Officer | Telephone no. |
|---|---|---|
| Statutory Minimum Wage Division | Chief Labour Officer (Statutory Minimum Wage) | 2852 3842 |
| Supplementary Labour Division | Senior Labour Officer (Supplementary Labour)1 | 2150 6329 |
| Senior Labour Officer (Supplementary Labour)2 | 3428 3352 | |
| International Liaison Division | Senior Labour Officer (International Liaison) | 2852 4028 |
Assistant Commissioner (Employees' Rights and Benefits)
Telephone number: 2852 4083
Scope of Responsibilities:
- Assisting in the formulation, implementation and review of policies and strategies in respect of employees’ compensation ("EC"), labour inspection, investigation of wage and other offences, and prosecutions.
- Reviewing and handling legislation on EC-related schemes and boards, and employment of children and young persons.
- Overseeing the work of the Employees' Compensation Division, the Employment Claims Investigation Division, the Labour Inspection Division, the Prosecutions Division and the Coordination Unit for Protection of Platform Workers.
| Division / Unit | Responsible Officer | Telephone no. |
|---|---|---|
| Employees' Compensation Division : | ||
| • Operations Section (1) | Senior Labour Officer (Compensation)(Operations 1) | 3586 3522 |
| • Operations Section (2) | Senior Labour Officer (Compensation)(Operations 2) | 2852 3706 |
| • Central Services Section 1 | Senior Labour Officer (Compensation)(Central Services 1) | 2852 4035 |
| • Central Services Section 2 | Senior Labour Officer (Compensation)(Central Services 2) | 2852 3857 |
| Employment Claims Investigation Division | Senior Labour Officer (Employment Claims Investigation) | 3847 7664 |
| Labour Inspection Division | Senior Labour Officer (Labour Inspection) | 2852 4147 |
| Prosecutions Division | Senior Labour Officer (Prosecutions) | 2852 3530 |
| Coordination Unit for Protection of Platform Workers | Senior Labour Officer (Protection of Platform Workers) | 2852 3964 |
Assistant Commissioner (Employment Services)
Telephone number: 2852 4102
Scope of Responsibilities:
- Assisting in the formulation, implementation and review of policies and strategies in respect of the Labour Department’s employment services for job seekers, recruitment services for employers and employment programmes targeting at vulnerable groups.
- Overseeing the work of the Employment Information and Promotion Division, the Employment Services Division, the Greater Bay Area Youth Employment Division, the Information Technology Management Division, the Selective Placement Division and the Youth Employment Division.
| Division / Unit | Responsible Officer | Telephone no. |
|---|---|---|
| Employment Information and Promotion Division | Senior Labour Officer (Employment Information and Promotion) | 2153 2003 |
| Employment Services Division | Senior Labour Officer (Employment Services)(Operation) | 2852 4156 |
| Senior Labour Officer (Employment Services)(Policy) | 2852 4524 | |
| Senior Labour Officer (Employment Services)(Recruitment and Support) | 3428 2701 | |
| Greater Bay Area Youth Employment Division | Senior Labour Officer (Greater Bay Area Youth Employment) | 2286 2839 |
| Information Technology Management Division | Senior Systems Manager | 2852 3771 |
| Selective Placement Division | Senior Labour Officer (Selective Placement) | 2852 4160 |
| Youth Employment Division | Senior Labour Officer (Youth Employment)1 | 2852 3510 |
| Senior Labour Officer (Youth Employment)2 | 2852 3040 |
Assistant Commissioner (Labour Relations)
Telephone number: 2852 4099
Scope of Responsibilities:
- Assisting in the formulation, implementation and review of policies and strategies in respect of labour relations and related legislation, regulation of trade unions, promotion of tripartite collaboration and good labour-management practices and adjudication of minor employment claims.
- Reviewing and handling legislation on protection of wages on insolvency.
- Overseeing the activities of the Labour Relations Division, the Registry of Trade Unions, the Workplace Consultation Promotion Division, the Wage Secuirty Divison and the Minor Employment Claims Adjudication Board.
| Division / Unit | Responsible Officer | Telephone no. |
|---|---|---|
| Labour Relations Division | Chief Labour Officer (Labour Relations)1 | 2852 3457 |
| Registry of Trade Unions |
Chief Labour Officer (Labour Relations)2 / Registrar of Trade Unions |
3575 8585 |
| Adjudication Officer 1 | 2927 8001 | |
| Senior Labour Officer (Workplace Consultation Promotion) | 2399 2205 | |
| Senior Labour Officer (Wage Security) | 2923 5282 |
Assistant Commissioner (Policy Support)
Telephone number : 2852 3633
Scope of Responsibilities :
- Assisting in the formulation, implementation and review of policies and strategies in respect of the employment of foreign domestic helpers, regulation of employment agencies and the Reimbursement of Maternity Leave Pay Scheme.
- Taking forward the abolition of the “offsetting” arrangement under the Mandatory Provident Fund System.
- Overseeing the policies on the Working Holiday Schemes, General Holidays Ordinance and age discrimination in employment.
- Coordinating policy issues, including coordinating inputs for Policy Addresses, LegCo Panel on Manpower matters and liaising with District Councils, etc.
| Division / Unit | Responsible Officer | Telephone no. |
|---|---|---|
| Employment Benefits Support Division | Chief Labour Officer (Employment Benefits Support) | 2852 3553 |
| Employment Agencies Administration | Senior Labour Officer (Employment Agencies Administration) | 2115 8314 |
| Foreign Domestic Helpers Division | Senior Labour Officer (Foreign Domestic Helpers) | 3582 8970 |
| Policy Support Division | Senior Administrative Officer (Policy Support) | 2852 3629 |
| Administrative Officer (Policy Support) | 2852 3628 | |
| System Support Division | Senior Systems Manager (System Support) | 3752 8030 |
The Occupational Safety and Health Branch
Deputy Commissioner (Occupational Safety and Health)
Telephone number: 2852 4192
General Introduction
The Occupational Safety and Health Branch is responsible for the promotion and regulation of safety and health at work.
Organisational Structure
Headed by the Deputy Commissioner for Labour (Occupational Safety and Health) and underpinned by:
- an Assistant Commissioner for Labour (Occupational Safety)
- two Occupational Health Consultants, namely Occupational Health Consultant(1) and Occupational Health Consultant(2)
- a Chief Occupational Safety Officer (System and Support)
- a Chief Occupational Safety Officer (Operations) (who works directly under Assistant Commissioner (Occupational Safety))
Assistant Commissioner (Occupational Safety)
Telephone number: 2852 4070
Scope of Responsibilities:
- Assisting in planning and formulating policies and strategies relating to promotion of occupational safety and health (“OSH”);
- Overseeing the effective execution of OSH policies and strategies, particularly on enforcement; and
- Monitoring the work of the Operations Divisions (underpinned by Chief Occupational Safety Officer (Operations), Legal Services Division, Boilers and Pressure Vessels Division, and Accident Analysis and Information Division.
| Division / Unit | Responsible Officer | Telephone no. |
|---|---|---|
| Occupational Safety – Operations | Chief Occupational Safety Officer (Operations) | 2852 4176 |
| Operations Division (Headquarters) | Deputy Chief Occupational Safety Officer (Operations Division) (Headquarters) | 2852 4972 |
| Operations Division (Hong Kong and Islands) | Deputy Chief Occupational Safety Officer (Operations Division) (Hong Kong and Islands) | 2835 2045 |
| Operations Division (Kowloon) | Deputy Chief Occupational Safety Officer (Operations Division) (Kowloon) | 2399 2248 |
| Operations Division (New Territories East and Kwun Tong) | Deputy Chief Occupational Safety Officer (Operations Division) (New Territories East and Kwun Tong) | 2157 8047 |
| Operations Division (New Territories West) | Deputy Chief Occupational Safety Officer (Operations Division) (New Territories West) | 2437 1538 |
| Operations Division (Integrated Services) | Deputy Chief Occupational Safety Officer (Operations Division) (Integrated Services) | 2417 6211 |
| Operations Division (Mega Projects) | Deputy Chief Occupational Safety Officer (Operations Division) (Mega Projects) | 3752 8060 |
| Accident Analysis and Information Division | Deputy Chief Occupational Safety Officer (Accident Analysis and Information) | 2852 4063 |
| Boilers and Pressure Vessels Division | Principal Surveyor | 3107 3440 |
| Legal Services Division | Deputy Chief Occupational Safety Officer (Legal Services) | 2852 4072 |
| Division / Unit | Responsible Officer | Telephone no. |
|---|---|---|
| Occupational Safety - System and Support | Chief Occupational Safety Officer (System and Support) | 2852 4963 |
| Development Division | Deputy Chief Occupational Safety Officer (Development) | 2852 4069 |
| Engagement and Liaison Division | Deputy Chief Occupational Safety Officer (Engagement and Liaison) | 2852 4136 |
| Occupational Safety and Health Training Centre | Deputy Chief Occupational Safety Officer (Training) | 2940 7041 |
| Registration and Staff Training Division | Deputy Chief Occupational Safety Officer (Registration and Staff Training) | 2151 2050 |
| Safety Promotion Division | Deputy Chief Occupational Safety Officer (Safety Promotion) | 2852 4969 |
| System Support Team | Deputy Chief Occupational Safety Officer (System Support Team) | 2852 4950 |
| Technical Support Unit | Senior Electrical Engineer | 3104 3453 |
| Senior Mechanical Engineer | 3104 3451 | |
| Senior Structural Engineer | 3104 3452 | |
| Senior Chemist | 3104 3454 |
Occupational Health Consultant(1)
Telephone number: 2852 4183
Scope of Responsibilities:
- Formulating policy relating to the prevention and control of health hazards at work;
- Overseeing the planning and organisation of occupational health promotion and educational activities;
- Providing information and advisory services on occupational health issues;
- Advising on medical issues relating to the formulation of employees’ compensation policy; and
- Launching and administering a 3-year pilot rehabilitation programme for employees injured at work and assisting in the formulation of policy on provision of rehabilitation services for injured workers in Hong Kong.
| Division / Unit | Responsible Officer | Telephone no. |
|---|---|---|
| Occupational Hygiene Division (Headquarters) | Senior Occupational Hygienist (Headquarters) | 2852 4049 |
| Occupational Hygiene Division (Development) | Senior Occupational Hygienist (Development) | 2852 4048 |
| Occupational Medicine Division (Health Promotion) | Senior Occupational Health Officer (Health Promotion) | 2852 4046 |
| Occupational Medicine Division (Special Duties) | Senior Labour Officer (Special Duties) | 3586 2942 |
Occupational Health Consultant(2)
Telephone number: 3543 5713
Scope of Responsibilities:
- Operating occupational health clinics to provide clinical consultations and health counselling services for patients with work-related diseases;
- Providing medical examinations for radiation workers and government employees exposed to specific hazards at work;
- Assisting in the medical aspect of employees’ compensation case processing;
- Overseeing the investigation of suspected occupational diseases cases; and
- Overseeing the inspection of workplaces and enforcement of legislation relating to occupational health and hygiene.
| Division / Unit | Responsible Officer | Telephone no. |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated Services Group (Occupational Health Service) | Senior Occupational Hygienist (Integrated Services) | 2417 6204 |
| Occupational Medicine Division (Clinical Services) | Senior Occupational Health Officer (Clinical Services) | 3543 5715 |
| Occupational Hygiene Division (Hong Kong and Kowloon) | Senior Occupational Hygienist (Hong Kong and Kowloon) | 2852 4047 |
| Occupational Hygiene Division (New Territories) | Senior Occupational Hygienist (New Territories) | 2158 5575 |
Departmental Support Services
| Division / Unit | Responsible Officer | Telephone no. |
|---|---|---|
| Departmental Administration Division | Departmental Secretary | 2852 4101 |
| Information and Public Relations Division | Principal Information Officer | 2852 4124 |
| Staff Training and Development Division | Senior Labour Officer (Staff Training and Development) | 2852 4594 |