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4.
g)
h)
i)
control of employment agencies dealing solely with the recruitement of domestic servants, and the restructuring of existing legislation relating to the control of employment of women and young persons in industrial undertakings so that such matters fall within the purview of the Employment
Ordinance;
maternity leave benefits (depending on the results of consultation being held at present with both sides of industry and the advice of the Labour Advisory Board); there is at present no require- ment for maternity leave to be paid; additional industrial safety regulations. time for young persons aged 16 and 17 in industry was abolished with effect from 1 January 1980.
Over-
In the five years
Real wages have increased steadily. up to February 1980, they had increased by 8 per cent a year. In addition, many employers provide their workers with free transport, subsidised meals or food allowances, good attendance bonuses, as well as A Chinese New Year bonus
of one month's pay.