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Work Arrangements in Times of Tropical Cyclone, Rainstorm Warnings and "Extreme Conditions"

To ensure the safety of employees, smooth operation of establishments and maintaining good labour-management relations, employers should consult employees and make prior work arrangements for staff during and after tropical cyclones, rainstorms or “extreme conditions” and other adverse weather conditions, including arrangement on reporting for duty, release from work, resumption of work and work from home (if applicable), etc.

The Labour Department publishes the “Code of Practice in Times of Typhoons and Rainstorms” (COP) and provides reference guidelines for employers to make appropriate work arrangements according to the business nature, operational needs and urgency of service of their establishments. The COP also sets out the statutory liabilities of employers in relevant situations under the labour legislation such as Employees’ Compensation Ordinance, Employment Ordinance and the Occupational Safety and Health Ordinance, etc.

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