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"Only when conciliation fails could they file their claims with the MECAB," he emphasised.
"Claimants of unsettled minor employment claims who have made an appointment with the Labour Tribunal for filing their claims will be notified individually by the MECAB to file their claims formally with the Board.
However, claims that have already been filed with the Tribunal before the establishment of the MECAB should continue to be handled by the Tribunal," he added.
The MECAB aims at hearing about 1,300 claims a year and conducting hearing within four to five weeks after a claim is filed.
The MECAB's office is located on 14th floor, Ocean Centre, 5 Canton Road, Tsim Sha Tsui.
For enquiries, please call 717 1771.
End/Saturday, December 24, 1994
Public understanding of Basic Law very important
The task to enhance public understanding of the Basic Law is of paramount importance and significance, the Director of Home Affairs, Mr Joseph Wong, said today (Saturday).
Speaking at the opening ceremony of "The Future of Hong Kong '94 Carnival", Mr Wong said the Government had taken various actions to promote the mini- constitution.
"For example, a teaching kit on the Basic Law has been produced and distributed to schools by the Education Department, and a lot of information on this subject is kept in the Civic Education Resource Centre for public information.
"Moreover, the Committee on the Promotion of Civic Education (CPCE) will, in conjunction with other organisations, organise a series of activities to increase awareness of the Basic Law, such as an essay competition as well as publishing booklets on the Basic Law," he said.