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Hong Kong workers and labour rights
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Taipan Bread & Cakes closed all of its branches after 41 years in business. Photo: Nora Tam
Hong Kong economy

Closure of Hong Kong’s Taipan bakery leaves 211 employees seeking HK$32 million

Labour Department says sum owed by bakery chain, known for ‘snow skin’ mooncakes, mostly consists of unpaid wages, dismissal compensation.

Hong Kong economy

Hong Kong bakery Taipan closes after 41 years owing HK$16 million in wages

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Hong Kong economy

Hong Kong unions call for labour import scheme review amid rising job losses

Crime in Hong Kong

Hong Kong wedding firm boss arrested as closure leaves couples in lurch

Owner, 40, arrested after customs receives 166 complaints about the firm allegedly wrongly accepting payments.

Ps Wedding and Event Decoration closed without warning, sparking scores of complaints. Photo: Handout
Hong Kong courts

Hong Kong’s Physical gym founders fined HK$24,000 for unpaid wages to 2 coaches

Chain’s directors have exhausted their payment options after mortgaging all their properties, lawyer says.

Hong Kong economy

Hong Kong employment bill may still allow worker exploitation: lawmakers

Transport sector lawmaker Frankie Yick says minibus operators will have no choice but to cut working hours, meaning drivers will earn less.

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Hong Kong society

Hong Kong to launch carer database this year as elderly suicides remain high

Suicides among those aged 60 and over accounted for 41 per cent of city’s overall cases last year.

Suicides among elderly people have been on the rise in recent years. Photo: Xiaomei Chen
Hong Kong economy

Don’t blame imported workers for 30-month-high jobless rate: Hong Kong minister

Secretary for Labour and Welfare Chris Sun says bringing in overseas workers has had ‘little impact on the movement of our overall labour market’.

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Hong Kong economy

Singapore’s 1880 club shuts down, 2 weeks after demise of Hong Kong branch

Founder Marc Nicholson sends letter to members citing a fall in attendance and lower spending for closure of original branch in city state.

Hong Kong society

Opinion | Hong Kong must end its ‘tale of two cities’ to thrive

Diversifying its economy and reforming its education system can help Hong Kong ensure its poorest aren’t left behind by AI and automation.

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A worker climbs down a ladder on a cruise at Ocean Terminal in Tsim Sha Tsui, on April 20. Photo: Sun Yeung
Hong Kong economy

Hong Kong’s gig economy workers want industry regulated. Can city deliver?

Government says it will introduce proposals to further enhance platform workers’ rights and benefits within the year.

Illustration: Lau Ka-kuen
Hong Kong economy

Editorial | Law must deliver on fears of food couriers in Hong Kong

Legal protection of rights and benefits of Hong Kong delivery workers leaves a lot to be desired, and it is about time something was done.

Hong Kong economy

Hong Kong branch of Singaporean 1880 club in liquidation with HK$20 million debt

‘Company couldn’t run club properly because it didn’t understand how Hong Kong works … it just assumed city was going to be same as Singapore,’ ex-employee says.

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Food delivery apps

Letters | Keeta’s dangerous order-grabbing mechanism should be scrapped

Readers discuss the safety hazard posed by Keeta’s system design, the heavy fine slapped on MTR Corp, the taxi licence system, and the jaywalking penalty.

A worker delivers food in Central district on May 28. Keeta’s order-grabbing system prioritises speed over road safety. Photo: Edmond So
Hong Kong economy

1880 Hong Kong club folds after 7 months, accused of owing staff unpaid wages

City’s branch of Singapore-based private club ceases operations allegedly owing rent and leaving more than 100 staff out of pocket.

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The club opened its doors on November 8 of last year and occupied four floors of Two Taikoo Place. Photo: InvestHK
Hong Kong

Keeta rider with no ID or work visa risks arrest to eke out living in Hong Kong

Rider who is non-refoulement claimant ‘rents’ account of cousin to make ends meet, angering legally employed workers who have demanded better identity verification.

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Hong Kong

Hong Kong to consider stronger laws to protect food delivery workers this year

City’s labour minister tells lawmakers authorities will improve rights and benefits of platform workers, following recent spate of protests.

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Accidents and personal safety

Are Hong Kong’s penalties tough enough for contractors behind on-site accidents?

Lawmakers raise concerns at meeting on ombudsman’s investigation into workplace health and safety.

In 2023, the government raised the maximum penalty under the Occupational Safety and Health Ordinance to a HK$10 million fine and a two-year jail sentence. Photo: Elson Li
Hong Kong society

Hong Kong construction sector urged to rehire workers from troubled contractor

Industry leaders say move will prevent delays in building 7,100 flats contracted to Aggressive Construction Company, whose licence will be revoked.

Hong Kong

Hong Kong groups call for review of imported worker policy amid job losses

Recent survey finds 52.5 per cent of restaurant workers reported losing their jobs after Lunar New Year, with percentage of imported labour trebling.

Hong Kong society

Hong Kong authorities step up safety measures after worker dies from heatstroke

Labour Department, Occupational Safety and Health Council launch subsidy scheme to help employers buy cooling equipment at a discount.

Hong Kong’s Occupational Safety and Health Council says having tubs of cold water for workers to soak their arms in could quite effectively bring down their body temperature. Photo: May Tse
Hong Kong

Keeta riders stage third strike in Hong Kong over pay, work conditions

More than 100 riders gather in busy areas of Hung Hom and Central, following smaller-scale protests in Tsuen Wan and Mei Foo earlier this month.

Riders from major food delivery platform Keeta gathered for a protest in Central on Thursday noon. Photo: Dickson Lee
Accidents and personal safety

Hong Kong officials launch probe after worker falls to his death at luxury villa

Renovation work suspended after labourer reportedly trips while on canopy, falling three metres into swimming pool in Sheung Shui.

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CareER helps Hongkongers with disabilities enter the workforce

Co-founders Reina Cheng and Walter Tsui talk disability justice and creating a more inclusive workplace.

Hong Kong society

Keeta riders in Hong Kong strike over pay reduction and no peak hour subsidies

Dozens of workers take to the streets of Tsuen Wan and Mei Foo to demand fairer wages, but company defends pay structure.

Keeta delivery workers in Tsuen Wan stage a protest to demand fairer wages. Photo: Facebook/Keeta Food Delivery Platform Concern Group
Hong Kong economy

‘We tried our best’: owners of failed Hong Kong congee chain break silence

Ocean Empire Food Shop founders say they spent more than HK$30 million of their personal funds in a bid to save company.

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Seven branches of Ocean Empire Food Shop have closed down. Photo: Jelly Tse
Hong Kong economy

Explainer | What options do unpaid workers have in Hong Kong if business shuts up shop?

The Post breaks down Ocean Empire’s financial woes and outlines steps workers can take to protect themselves.

Hong Kong society

Letters | Make decent work for all a policy goal in Hong Kong

Readers share their reflections on Labour Day and Australia’s elections, and discuss improvements for Hong Kong’s tourism and AI strategies.

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