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"In relation to this, an additional clause is added to Section 48 of the ECO prohibiting employers from terminating or giving notice to terminate the employment of injured employees who suffer from temporary incapacity for not more than three days before the period of sick leaves has expired and the compensation involved has been paid," he added.
Failure to comply with the provisions will render the offender a maximum fine of $100,000.
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14 services projects to be financed by Government
The Services Support Fund Vetting Committee today (Tuesday) approved 14 projects to be financed by the Government's Services Support Fund (SSF).
The SSF, which has a fund of $50 million, is set up by the Hong Kong Government to provide financial support for projects which can contribute to the overall development and the competitiveness of Hong Kong's service sectors. The Fund is administered by the Industry Department.
A total of 112 applications were received by the Department under the first batch of applications which closed on December 31, 1996. The vetting process was not easy because of the large number and diverse nature of the applications. The main criterion adopted by the Vetting Committee was whether the application would contribute to the further development of the service sectors.
The approved applications cover a wide spectrum of service sectors, including information technology, wholesale and retail, import and export trade, tourism and transportation. The total project cost amounts to $28 million.
The applicants will be informed of the decision of the Vetting Committee shortly and funds will be disbursed as soon as possible to the successful applications.
The second batch of applications will be invited in late March.
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