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- Not only will the burden of likely bad debt fall on society, the resources may go to those who are not genuinely needy
It is the first time since the hourly minimum rate was introduced in 2011 that it stays at the same level.
It is the first time since the hourly minimum rate was introduced in 2011 that it stays at the same level.
Some 82 per cent of firms will freeze their headcounts while about 35 per cent will either reduce their bonus payouts or offer no extra payment.
Some 82 per cent of firms will freeze their headcounts while about 35 per cent will either reduce their bonus payouts or offer no extra payment.
The promise of government assistance motivated owners to retain staff even after they were forced to shut for months due to the pandemic. However, red tape has made receiving the money a nightmare.
The promise of government assistance motivated owners to retain staff even after they were forced to shut for months due to the pandemic. However, red tape has made receiving the money a nightmare.
If the number of employees on payroll during the subsidy period is less than that in March, the employer will have to pay a cash penalty to the government
If the number of employees on payroll during the subsidy period is less than that in March, the employer will have to pay a cash penalty to the government
Labour secretary Law Chi-kwong reveals early plans for scheme that could benefit 1.5 million workers, but admits there could be difficulties in ensuring it is administered properly.
Labour secretary Law Chi-kwong reveals early plans for scheme that could benefit 1.5 million workers, but admits there could be difficulties in ensuring it is administered properly.
Indonesia-based ride-hailing firm Gojek says the Gojek Partner Support Fund (GPSF) will support drivers, merchants, and other partners whose income has been affected by the economic slowdown amid the Covid-19 pandemic.
Indonesia-based ride-hailing firm Gojek says the Gojek Partner Support Fund (GPSF) will support drivers, merchants, and other partners whose income has been affected by the economic slowdown amid the Covid-19 pandemic.
Coronavirus crisis set to hit China’s most vulnerable group of workers in the pocket, as economic shutdown restricts ability to return to their place of employment.
Coronavirus crisis set to hit China’s most vulnerable group of workers in the pocket, as economic shutdown restricts ability to return to their place of employment.
NTT’s increased investment in basic science comes as it focuses on cloud computing services and data centres, which would enable it to compete with the likes of Amazon Web Services and Microsoft.
NTT’s increased investment in basic science comes as it focuses on cloud computing services and data centres, which would enable it to compete with the likes of Amazon Web Services and Microsoft.
Hong Kong Institute of Human Resource Management gave upbeat outlook after it polled 94 companies in August to September.
Hong Kong Institute of Human Resource Management gave upbeat outlook after it polled 94 companies in August to September.
More than 390,000 domestic helpers will enjoy a 2.4 per cent pay rise to HK$4,630 per month and it will apply to all contracts signed on or after September 27.
More than 390,000 domestic helpers will enjoy a 2.4 per cent pay rise to HK$4,630 per month and it will apply to all contracts signed on or after September 27.
Union has been fighting to stop GM from closing auto assembly plants in Ohio and Michigan and arguing workers deserve higher pay after years of record profits.
Union has been fighting to stop GM from closing auto assembly plants in Ohio and Michigan and arguing workers deserve higher pay after years of record profits.
Wages for domestic helpers in Wan Chai were up 9.6 per cent from last year – and in Sai Kung up 7.1 per cent.
Wages for domestic helpers in Wan Chai were up 9.6 per cent from last year – and in Sai Kung up 7.1 per cent.
Finance Committee was to approve annual salary increase before its three-month summer break – but that was before Legco was trashed.
Finance Committee was to approve annual salary increase before its three-month summer break – but that was before Legco was trashed.
A single-minded focus on landing a secure government job may be drawing talent away from other industries.
A single-minded focus on landing a secure government job may be drawing talent away from other industries.
Staff representatives said practice of discounting pay increments should be reviewed
Staff representatives said practice of discounting pay increments should be reviewed
Expats in the city received a 3 per cent pay rise on average, or about HK$61,600 more in their overall annual pay package last year, according to a survey.
Expats in the city received a 3 per cent pay rise on average, or about HK$61,600 more in their overall annual pay package last year, according to a survey.
Hong Kong’s pay trend survey committee recommends increase of between 3 and 5 per cent, a bump of at least half a percentage point on 2018’s increase.
Hong Kong’s pay trend survey committee recommends increase of between 3 and 5 per cent, a bump of at least half a percentage point on 2018’s increase.
Number of jobs up for grabs halved in 2018, and 63 people applied for each and every one of them.
Number of jobs up for grabs halved in 2018, and 63 people applied for each and every one of them.
Slashed benefits and bigger workloads leave bureaucrats feeling dissatisfied.
Slashed benefits and bigger workloads leave bureaucrats feeling dissatisfied.