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As Singapore looks to an improved work-life balance, Hong Kong should consider such moves and whether they will attract the talent and investment it needs.
The government has rightly put welfare ahead of efficiency and output by moving to deregister contractors with poor records.
After Hong Kong’s worst site accident 30 years ago, there were new laws and promises of lessons learned. But today there are still far too many deaths.
Gas poisoning of two workers at Hong Kong site not only raises questions, but also underlines the number of workplace fatalities this year.
Industry-specific measures ignore city’s changing demographics that call for a more holistic approach through better retraining, re-employment of senior workers and innovation and technology.
- Readers discuss the options to improve Hong Kong’s urban design, the benefits and challenges of a shorter work week, and US double standards when it comes to international rules
Readers discuss the limitations of the bill on mandatory reporting of child abuse, why Hong Kong shops offer relatively poor service, and America’s unfair targeting of Chinese businesses.
Minister Chris Sun says mechanism will not affect city’s competitiveness because composition of formula both protects vulnerable and ensures affordability.
Association for the Rights of Industrial Accident Victims says only a work suspension can safeguard the safety of workers effectively.
Thirteen years after statutory minimum wage introduced, a new formula that bars any rate cuts in future has been approved.
Executive Council also accepted a proposal to review the minimum wage annually, rather than once every two years.
Proponents say formula provides ‘objective data’ in determining wage levels, but one economist has warned the measure could trap the city in a wage-price spiral.
Two workers killed after suspected exposure to toxic gas hydrogen sulphide while working in a manhole.
Federation of Trade Unions instead plans to arrange district visits for city leader and his aides to meet frontline workers and learn about their needs.
Homemaker, who has had several domestic helpers quit early, says tougher regulations needed to help staff retention.
In latest action since Monday, more than 500 riders have refused to do deliveries over lunchtime peak hour.
From Hong Kong talent scheme entrants earning HK$50,000 a month to how statins can lower the risk of dementia, here are a few highlights from SCMP’s recent reporting.
From Hong Kong’s labour unions highlighting the cases of seriously ill domestic workers to why ultra-processed foods are bad for you, here are stories you may have missed over the weekend.
Helpers and labour unions cite cases of employers sacking domestic workers who develop serious health conditions and forcing them to leave Hong Kong.
Man’s colleague found him unconscious inside cabin at around 8am, prompting a rescue effort by firefighters, according to police.
Thomas Ho, Construction Industry Council chairman, says 70 to 80 per cent of fatal industrial accidents this year caused by mentality and habits of workers.
Victim was trapped under 10-metre-long elevating platform, according to police report.
‘The contractor cannot resume the use of the refuse tipper until the [department] is satisfied that measures to abate the relevant risks have been taken,’ it adds.
Long-awaited proposed changes to code of conduct lay down 12 core values civil servants must uphold.
ManpowerGroup Greater China report also finds some businesses in Hong Kong had resorted to offering higher wages to overcome personnel shortages.
Industry stakeholders, including contractors, subcontractors, works consultants and suppliers, have long experienced payment problems, studies show.
Around 10,100 civil servants left their jobs in 2022-23, with about 5,800 retiring and nearly 4,000 resigning, government document shows.
Labour Department meets representatives from Society for Community Organisation to discuss impact of bringing in unlimited number of workers across 26 job categories.
Food allowance will also be increased by HK$40 from not less than HK$1,196 to at least HK$1,236 per month.
Shum Yuk-kuen, director of Shum Development Limited, appears in court to face charge of ‘unlawful killing’ of pair at work site.
