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Hong Kong workers and labour rights

A construction site in Kai Tak. Hong Kong wants contractors to bear more responsibility for safety at work sites. Photo: Jelly Tse

Hong Kong could appeal against lenient penalties in industrial accident cases

Ho Kai-ming, undersecretary for labour and welfare, says government ‘saddened’ by four recent fatal incidents that occurred within a week.

Letters | Better grasp of halal needs will boost Hong Kong’s tourism sector

Hong Kong aims to attract 10,000 young, skilled technicians using ‘new channels’

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Letters | No room for a housing policy that encourages youth to lie flat

Readers discuss the need to tackle Hong Kong’s housing crisis, solutions to the city’s construction financing gap, the importance of language flexibility in tertiary education, and the health impact of alcohol use.

An agent works at a real estate agency in Hong Kong’s Wong Tai Sin district, on July 19, 2022. Photo: Edmond So

Is a colleague struggling with their mental health? Signs to look for

Experts explain what leads to depression at work, red flags from lateness to illness, and how employers can maintain morale and productivity.

Hong Kong minister urges ex-Physical staff to be vigilant over new contracts

Perface says it has retained 200 staff from chain; labour chief Chris Sun says workers should ‘read terms clearly’ in new contracts.

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Opinion | It’s time Asia stopped normalising long working hours

The death of an overworked young woman in India has focused attention on the ills of exploitative work cultures across the region.

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People work in offices in a commercial building in Pudong’s Lujiazui financial district in Shanghai on September 11. Photo: Bloomberg

Hong Kong raises minimum wage for foreign domestic helpers by 2.5%

Minimum wage for helpers increases from HK$4,870 to HK$4,990, but concern groups say salaries remain far too low.

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Hong Kong scientists create robot that can take on back-breaking construction tasks

Hong Kong University of Science and Technology has developed a robot that can travel along pieces of rebar to bend or fix them

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Hong Kong transport, catering firms urge government to keep labour import schemes

Calls at odds with union push to suspend migrant worker schemes amid exploitation claims and fears over job security and wages.

A minibus operator says the sector is currently short by about 2,000 drivers. Photo: Edmond So

Hong Kong must halt or review scheme to bring in workers, unions say

Trade unions in transport, retail and aviation sectors say scheme is affecting local workforce.

The government launched the scheme last year to import workers for jobs in the construction, transport and aviation industries. Photo: Edmond So

Migrant workers to return to Hong Kong site after pay dispute resolved

Workers had staged protest and complained management company had charged them exorbitant intermediary fees and other costs.

Migrant workers seek mainland police help over labour dispute in Hong Kong: union

A union official says the Hospital Authority project’s subcontractor is expected to cross the border to explain to police.

Hong Kong’s Physical gym says branch will reopen thanks to new investor

More than 100 angry customers have lodged complaints over the chain’s decision to close; Physical says Wan Chai first branch to reopen.

Physical Fitness Centre announced earlier this week that it would be “temporarily” closing. Photo: Jelly Tse

Hong Kong suspends construction labour import scheme applications

Labour minister Chris Sun responds after allegations emerge over workers having debit cards seized and salaries stolen, among other claims.

A union has raised allegations of migrant workers being exploited by management companies. Photo: Jelly Tse

Hong Kong authorities look into alleged exploitation of migrant workers

Hong Kong Construction Employees General Union receives nearly 100 complaints from workers, with a few saying management company took half their wages.

Hong Kong urged to better protect outdoor cleaners from heatstroke: NGO

Poll by Oxfam Hong Kong finds more than 86 per cent of workers suffered heat illness as they weren’t familiar with warning system.

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Hongkongers are in for a letdown in 2025 as big pay raises fade amid slump: study

The average worker can expect a pay hike of 4 per cent next year, while data science and business intelligence professionals could see a raise of up to 8.3 per cent, WTW study says.

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Hong Kong firms have seen their salary budgets shrink as voluntary staff exit remains high in the city, compared with other Asian markets. Photo: Xiaomei Chen

Opinion | The gig economy is failing workers and needs urgent reform

The blurring of the line between formal employment and gig-economy jobs only underscores the urgent need for comprehensive labour reform.

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Migrant care workers seek Hong Kong help with wages frozen over mainland probe

A concern group says HK$1 million in wages are being held for alleged money laundering in connection with two local currency exchange shops.

Most Hong Kong workers against city importing more foreign labour, survey finds

Federation of Trade Unions survey also finds 29 per cent of workers reported that their pay had fallen compared with last year.

There has been a sharp decline in construction projects in the private sector, the FTU says. Photo: Sam Tsang

Hong Kong firm warned over non-payment of HK$1.6 million in pension contributions

Retirement fund watchdog tells Hi-Speed Supply Chain subsidiary to stump up HK$1.6 million in pension contributions or face legal action.

Hi-Speed Human Resources has been told to pay pension contribution arrears. Photo: Handout

Jo Soo Tang on growing up in Hong Kong and always volunteering

The founder of charity Rén tells Kate Whitehead about her ‘nerdy’ childhood, how she suddenly found herself Sydneyside, and why the world needs many more good people.

Hong Kong labour representatives want more smart safety tech after driver death

Victims’ rights advocate urges government to consider requiring contractors to adopt AI technologies after fatal accident.

Editorial | Hong Kong firms need to rethink mandatory retirement ages in today’s world

Keeping on valuable workers longer can benefit both parties in a city that is grappling with talent shortage.

A survey by the Hong Kong Chartered Governance Institute suggests that companies with mandatory requirement ages rethink their policies and shift towards more flexibility in mutually agreed arrangements. Photo: Edmond So

Letters | Hong Kong’s construction sector needs a culture of care

Readers discuss how to improve safety at construction sites, the consumer economy, and the importance of English in corporate mainland China.

A construction site in Central. By shifting the focus from cost-cutting to quality and respect for skilled workers, the construction industry can foster a culture that values craftsmanship. Photo: Jelly Tse

Chairman joins members in quitting amid Hong Kong social worker body reform

Departure of Ng Yut-ming, chairman of the Social Workers Registration Board, leaves only one elected member.

Editorial | Education needed for domestic helpers in Hong Kong to avoid loan sharks

Often on low salaries, many such workers in Hong Kong face intense pressure to send money home to family and friends as well as fees to secure jobs.

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Hong Kong workers and labour rights
The latest news, analysis and opinion on Hong Kong workers and labour rights. In-depth analysis, industry insights and expert opinion.
last updated:
9 September, 2024
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