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Late payment of wages incurs fine
The Labour Department today (Sunday) reminded employers that wages had to be paid at the end of a wage period and in any case not later than seven days thereafter.
Li Muk Shu Restaurant Limited in Kwai Chung and Nancy Electronics Industrial Company Limited in Sha Tin were recently fined in Tsuen Wan and Sha Tin Magistracies respectively for not paying wages to their employees within the statutory period.
Six summonses were served on the restaurant for failing to pay wages to two imported workers within seven days after the completion of several wage periods. Fines totalling $90,000 were imposed.
In the other case, the electronics company was fined $45,000 for failing to pay wages to an employee within the statutory period.
Labour Officer (Prosecutions), Mrs Tonia Leung, said late payment of wages at the end of a wage period or on termination of an employment contract were both offences under the Employment Ordinance.
The maximum penalty for each offence is a fine of $200,000 and imprisonment for one year.
"Employees whose wages are not paid within the statutory period should approach the Labour Relations Service for advice and assistance as soon as possible," she said.
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Fresh water cut in Mong Kok
Fresh water supply to some premises in Mong Kok will be temporarily suspended from 11 pm on Wednesday (March 13) to 6 am the following day to facilitate testing of watermains.
All premises in the area bounded by Lai Chi Kok Road, Shanghai Street, Mong Kok Road, Nathan Road, and Prince Edward Road West, including Concourse Hotel, will be affected.
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