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Hong Kong workers and labour rights

Hong Kong workers and labour rights
The latest news, analysis and opinion on Hong Kong workers and labour rights. In-depth analysis, industry insights and expert opinion.
The Labour Department says it is “highly concerned” about the case at St Andrews Place. Photo: Google Maps
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.

Profile

CareER helps Hongkongers with disabilities enter the workforce

Hong Kong society

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

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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Hong Kong economy

Hong Kong congee chain’s closure leaves mainland workers without wages, home

Uncertain times for about 20 imported workers after Ocean Empire Food Shop abruptly closes all seven branches.

The Ocean Empire Food Shop congee restaurant chain had been operating since 1992. Photo: Jelly Tse
Hong Kong society

Hong Kong contractor ‘promises to settle HK$9 million in unpaid wages next week’

Union reveals another HK$4 million owed to workers, after 250 labourers went unpaid for work between January and April.

Hong Kong

Fired, rehired? How Hong Kong bosses plan to save money as MPF mechanism ends

Employers can no longer dip into staff pensions to cover severance and long-service payments, as firms deploy strategies to mitigate impact.

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Hong Kong society

‘Exhausted and short of breath’: hidden toll of Hong Kong’s food delivery grind

As part of Greenpeace survey, 33-year-old rider describes intense working conditions and repercussions for taking a break.

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Sunny Waseem*, a food delivery rider in the industry for six years, has spoken out about the tough working conditions he faces in the job. Photo: Elson Li
Hong Kong economy

‘All for nothing’: Hong Kong workers complain of losing jobs to imported labour

Over the past six months, 200 restaurant employees have reported being sacked and replaced by workers who came to the city via an import scheme.

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Kitchen assistant, surnamed Wong, has said that he has been replaced by imported labourers. Photo: Jonathan Wong
Hong Kong politics

Opinion | Amid Hong Kong’s focus on tourist numbers, have we forgotten our workers?

Marches for workers’ rights may be a thing of the past but serious issues remain, from imported labour to sexual harassment and construction safety.

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Legislative Council of Hong Kong

Call for regular review of Hong Kong labour scheme after ‘200 workers sacked’

Union says it has received a surge of complaints from sacked restaurant employees replaced by imported workers.

Hong Kong International Airport

Hong Kong airport subcontractor charged by ICAC for allegedly exploiting workers

Subcontractor director Chan Sin-tai is accused of taking a cut from salaries of 21 workers, amounting to HK$1 million.

The ICAC headquarters building in North Point. Photo: Jelly Tse
Hong Kong economy

Opinion | What Hong Kong must do to benefit from talent dislocation in the US

Instead of focusing on the quantity of talent scheme applicants, the city should prioritise quality of outcomes for arrivals.

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Mainland professionals browse job opportunities with recruiters at the Hong Kong Top Talent Recruitment Autumn Fair in Tsim Sha Tsui, on November 8, 2024. Photo: Fan Chen
Hong Kong

Deliveroo riders to take legal action over compensation as it exits Hong Kong

Sixteen couriers plan to file claims with Labour Tribunal over employee entitlements.

Hong Kong

Workers protest over unpaid wages at Hong Kong airport totalling HK$6 million

Dozens of construction workers gather near Airport South Interchange over labour dispute involving Gammon Construction.

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Hong Kong population

Opinion | Is Hong Kong’s population stabilising? No, but there’s room to grow

As the city’s natural population growth rate decreases, we can still ensure that enough local and foreign talent call Hong Kong home.

People walk across the street during lunchtime in Lai Chi Kok, on November 14, 2024. Photo: Elson Li
Hong Kong national security law

Hong Kong trade unions face tougher scrutiny under proposed law change

Government intends to amend Trade Unions Ordinance to align with national security laws, including monitoring of funding from ‘external’ places.

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Hong Kong economy

Hong Kong’s minimum wage to increase by 5.25% from HK$40 to HK$42.10 per hour

Government accepts Minimum Wage Commission’s recommendation, with revised rate coming into effect on May 1 pending Legco approval.

Hong Kong

Hong Kong labour unions, green group join forces to pressure McDonald’s

Alliance for Our McDonald’s formed after activist artist Luke Ching fired as janitor from fast food chain.

Artist Luke Ching has called on McDonald’s to offer face masks and proper protective gloves for workers. Photo: Edmond So
Art

Hong Kong ‘blue-collar’ artist Luke Ching calls for ‘new employment relationship’

After being sacked by McDonald’s, labour rights activist tells Post there must be more ‘sensible’ discussions on working-class employment.

Artist and labour rights advocate Luke Ching poses for a portrait in Causeway Bay. Photo: Sun Yeung
Accidents and personal safety

‘I have to look forward’: wife of deceased Hong Kong worker grapples with loss

Mother of two says festive occasions such as Lunar New Year are toughest as they serve as painful reminders of her loss.

Hong Kong

Hong Kong artist laments ‘unreasonable’ sacking by McDonald’s

Luke Ching, a former part-time janitor at an outlet in Tai Po, says he has difficulty filing a complaint without a formal contract.

Hong Kong society

McDonald’s Hong Kong says worker sacked for sharing sensitive information online

Activist artist Luke Ching had called for company to resume paying employees for mealtime breaks.

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Luke Ching says he was informed on Sunday morning his contract had been terminated. Photo: Instagram/ @lukechinghk
Hong Kong society

Editorial | Impressive buildings must not come at the cost of worker safety

Employers, workers and the authorities have a responsibility to reduce the growing number of Hong Kong industrial accidents.

According to industry representatives, nearly 80 per cent of scaffolding in Hong Kong is made of bamboo. Photo: Jelly Tse
Jobs

Opinion | How Asia’s gig economy can become a driver of economic innovation

The gig economy has the potential to transform lives across Asia, but only if regulators, insurers and platforms rise to the moment.

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Hong Kong

How Hong Kong-US ties will shift when Trump returns to power in 2025

Experts say human rights will be ‘far less of a concern’ while the city’s financial services could face increased scrutiny from Washington.

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