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And that to sustain this success, Sir Hamish said, Hong Kong must equip its young people with the knowledge and skills to adapt to developments in technology and changes in the market place.
"But it is false if we take the word 'investment' to mean that we only put money into education or social services for our young people in order to produce wealth- generating machines."
Sir Hamish also praised the Hong Kong Federation of Youth Groups for its efforts in offering the help young people needed.
"Since the Federation's establishment in 1960, the agency has provided a wide range of children and youth services to foster the healthy and balanced growth of our younger generation and to help those who are at risk," he said.
End/Saturday, December 10, 1994
Employer fined for not paying injured employee
The Labour Department today (Saturday) reminded
employers to make
periodical payment to employees who sustained injury at work within seven days after the due date for payment.
The Coming Sea Food Hot Pot Restaurant Limited on Tsing Yi was recently fined $10,000 at Tsuen Wan Magistracy for failing to make periodical payment for five wage periods to an employee who sustained injury at work,
Five summonses were served on the employer.
"Under the Employees' Compensation Ordinance, periodical payment must be paid to the injured employee as soon as practicable but in any case not later than seven days after the due day for payment," Assistant Labour Officer Miss Wong Mo- sze explained.
With effect from August this year, any employer who fails to comply with the statutory obligation is liable to a maximum fine of $25,000.
End/Saturday, December 10, 1994