The Implementation Of The Minimum Wage In Hongkong On May 1 Is A Constant Pain.

It is reported that the statutory minimum wage in Hongkong was implemented in May 1st.

Zhang Jianzong, director of the labour and Welfare Bureau of the Special Administrative Region government, said that a new system will inevitably suffer from pains and time to run in the process of birth. If everyone is willing to take more steps, the whole society will benefit.

Zhang Jianzong today (April 30th) wrote in a newspaper article that it is understandable that employees want to get the best benefits. It is reasonable for employers to control business costs.

For some enterprises, it is not "conscience" but also "ability" to provide better profits.

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Seeking truth from facts and seeking common ground

He believed that the two sides should be practical and realistic. They should seek truth from facts and seek common understanding and solve problems through communication and consultation in a lawful, reasonable and reasonable way.

If necessary, the labour department will actively coordinate.

Zhang Jianzong pointed out that there are 3 key points in the implementation of the statutory minimum wage: that is, the income of employees should not be less than before; if the employer is feasible, he will not reduce employee profits; the employer can not unilaterally change the employment contract; if he wants to clarify the unclear location of the employment contract, he should fully communicate and consult with the staff.

As to whether there is any pay for meals and rest days, he said, that is the terms of employment services, which have been agreed by both employers and employees, and are not regulated by labour laws. At present, there are many places where minimum wage is implemented, including Britain, Ireland, Japan and the mainland.

"In fact, different industries and enterprises have different situations, and the needs of employees are not the same. It is difficult to deal with them one by one. It is even more difficult to legislate.

The purpose of the minimum wage legislation is to set a lower wage limit rather than regulate or change the contractual arrangement between the employers and employees.

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Strengthening manpower comprehensive cooperation

In order to implement the statutory minimum wage, the labour department has stepped up its manpower and adopted a multi pronged strategy to provide full range of services.

If employers or employees have doubts about the minimum wage, they can consult the 10 labour relations offices in all districts of the territory. The Labour Officer will receive them within 30 minutes, explaining the relevant regulations and assisting employers and employees to clarify their queries.

In case of dispute, the labour department will provide conciliation services within 5 weeks after they submit their application for help.

In addition, the government will send additional personnel to take the initiative to inspect workplaces in all walks of life and explain to employers and employees.

No buffer period for law enforcement

Zhang Jianzong stressed that there would be no buffer period in law enforcement. If the employer had no intention of making a mistake in working hours, the labour department would ask the employer to make up for the short paid wages, and the labour department would prosecute for cases of intentional violation.

The employment service centre of the labour department will also strengthen its services to help people affected by the minimum wage.

The labour department has drawn up a detailed general reference guide and a number of industry guidelines to try to list representative cases and cases to help you understand and provide concise guidelines for different needs.