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New employment law explained
The Labour Department today (Saturday) urged employers to pay attention to the Employment (Amendment) Ordinance 1995 which came into effect yesterday (Friday) in calculating severance payment and long service payment payable to dismissed employees.
Chief Labour Officer Mr Yeung Chi-kin explained that employees who had been dismissed by notice or payment in lieu of notice before January 20, 1995 would be entitled to receive severance payment or long service payment, calculated under the new law if the last day of the notice period should fall on or after January 20.
"Employers and workers should call the Labour Department's General Enquiry Telephone Service hotline 2717 1771 if they need information on the calculations of severance payment or long service payment," Mr Yeung said.
End/Saturday, January 21, 1995
Home Affairs Director appeals to residents to vote
The Director of Home Affairs, Mr Joseph Wong, this (Saturday) evening appeals to voters to actively participate in the municipal elections on March 5.
Speaking at the opening of the Fourth Tai Po Festival at Fu Shin Town Square, Mr Wong stressed that a successful community depended on the close co-operation between the Government and local leaders.
As to the festival, which is held every three years, Mr Wong believed that it would help promote the image of Tai Po as a mixture of a new town and a traditional village as well as strengthen residents' sense of belonging.
Highlights of the month-long festival will include a "Yan Yat" party for the elderly, Cantonese operas, Chinese calligraphy and painting exhibition, Chinese martial art and lion dance performances, orchid shows, games day and New Year galas.
Sponsored by the Regional Council and the Tai Po District Board, the festival was organised by the Tai Po Festival Co-ordinating Committee with the assistance of the Tai Po District Office and the Regional Services Department.
End/Saturday, January 21, 1995
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