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"The work arrangements should also include instructions regarding the release of employees when the Red or Black Rainstorm Warning is in force during working hours," he said.
"Employers and employees should also make prior agreements on conditions under which employees should return to work when rainstorm warnings are lowered during working hours."
However, employers are urged to adopt a flexible approach towards resumption of duty as some employees may have difficulties in returning to work.
"As rainstorms are a natural phenomenon, due consideration should also be given to employees who are absent from or late for work so that their earnings, including attendance bonus, are not adversely affected," Mr Yeung said.
He said the existing Employees' Compensation Ordinance provided compensation to workers who were injured while travelling between their place of residence and their place of work after the Red or Black Rainstorm Warning had been issued.
Employers or employees who require assistance are welcome to approach the nearest Labour Relations Service branch office.
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Medical seminar on growing up
Secondary students, parents and teachers are invited to attend a médical seminar on Sunday (April 7) on common problems that children may face during growing up stage.
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The seminar, "I have a date with doctors the growing hearts", is jointly organised by the Education Department and the Hong Kong Medical Association.
An identical seminar was held at Hong Kong Science Museum last month and the response was good.
Medical practitioners will give short talks on common concerns of students. parents and teachers
self-destructive tendency and sex education. They will also
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answer questions from the audience.