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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.
It’s not just money, money, money. Malaysians are drawn to Hong Kong for its cosmopolitan attitudes, shared colonial past and equality of opportunity. Still, pollution and overcrowding send some in the opposite direction.
It’s not just money, money, money. Malaysians are drawn to Hong Kong for its cosmopolitan attitudes, shared colonial past and equality of opportunity. Still, pollution and overcrowding send some in the opposite direction.
Survey reveals 97 per cent of businesses in China employ at least one woman in senior management, higher than the global average of 87 per cent.
Survey reveals 97 per cent of businesses in China employ at least one woman in senior management, higher than the global average of 87 per cent.
An average Chinese working woman earns 78.2 cents for every dollar paid to a man, the study found
An average Chinese working woman earns 78.2 cents for every dollar paid to a man, the study found
Only 8 per cent of mainland-based companies plan to offer raises of 10 per cent or more, according to British recruitment agency Hays
Only 8 per cent of mainland-based companies plan to offer raises of 10 per cent or more, according to British recruitment agency Hays
A survey ranks countries on the proportion of the minimum wage needed to buy food essentials. The best are the UK, Ireland and Australia, at 7 per cent; the worst are the Philippines, at 81 per cent, and Nigeria, at 194 per cent.
A survey ranks countries on the proportion of the minimum wage needed to buy food essentials. The best are the UK, Ireland and Australia, at 7 per cent; the worst are the Philippines, at 81 per cent, and Nigeria, at 194 per cent.
Immigration Department has seen more than 30 per cent increase in number of employment visas with high cost of living outweighed by bigger salaries, lifestyle, and opportunity to travel.
Immigration Department has seen more than 30 per cent increase in number of employment visas with high cost of living outweighed by bigger salaries, lifestyle, and opportunity to travel.
Senior sales and marketing managers in China paid at least double than their Hong Kong counterparts.
Senior sales and marketing managers in China paid at least double than their Hong Kong counterparts.
The rise of HK$3 per hour, which comes into force on May 1, will apply to only 75,500 employees, rather than 150,000. A strong labour market and higher wages mean fewer workers will get than a lift than with previous increases.
The rise of HK$3 per hour, which comes into force on May 1, will apply to only 75,500 employees, rather than 150,000. A strong labour market and higher wages mean fewer workers will get than a lift than with previous increases.
Confederation of Trade Unions boss points to massive multibillion-dollar profits and says worker morale will be undermined by small rise.
Confederation of Trade Unions boss points to massive multibillion-dollar profits and says worker morale will be undermined by small rise.
At 1.9 per cent, Hongkongers can expect one of the lowest real salary increases in Asia next year, along with a reduction in pay offered on recruitment and in various allowances, according to recent research.
At 1.9 per cent, Hongkongers can expect one of the lowest real salary increases in Asia next year, along with a reduction in pay offered on recruitment and in various allowances, according to recent research.
Salary bump could cost business HK$700 million a year, while business sector claims increase to HK$37.50 an hour will also drive up inflation.
Salary bump could cost business HK$700 million a year, while business sector claims increase to HK$37.50 an hour will also drive up inflation.
Unions call for increase in minimum wage so city’s most vulnerable can live with dignity – but Hong Kong business groups insist they can’t afford to pay more.
Unions call for increase in minimum wage so city’s most vulnerable can live with dignity – but Hong Kong business groups insist they can’t afford to pay more.