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Noting that some industries may require employees to work under the Black Rainstorm Warning, Mrs Lai said such a requirement should be clearly stated before the employment commences or sufficient notice should be given to the employees.
"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." she 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 natural calamities, duc 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," Mrs Lai said.
To better protect workers. Mrs Lai said the Employees' Compensation Ordinance had been amended to provide compensation to workers who were injured while travelling between their place of residence and their place of work when the Red or Black Rainstorm Warning was issued.
Employers or employees who require assistance are welcome to approach the nearest Labour Relations Service branch office.
Attention News Editors:
Media representatives wishing to conduct interviews on work arrangements during rainstorms can contact the Information and Public Relations Division at 2852 4124, 2852 4126 or 2852 4127.
End/Tuesday, April 11, 1995
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