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Written by: Chen Shuxia, Deng Yinglin
2020-05-19 09:32
Last update date: 2020-05-19 09:32The government's "employment protection" wage subsidy program will accept applications from next Monday (25th). Employers must promise that the number of paid employees from June to August will be no less than March, otherwise part of the subsidy will be returned according to the size of the company, but the employer There is still money to "sack".
When asked whether the penalties were weak and "failed to enter the meat", the Secretary for Labour and Welfare, Luo Zhiguang, (19th) explained on the Hong Kong and Taiwan program "Millennium" that if the penalties were too severe or "reverse penalties" Or, it may cause employers ’business difficulties to close down and cause employees to suffer. It is also inappropriate to" tighten too tightly "because the future economic environment and epidemic situation are unknown.
There are currently 270,000 employers in Hong Kong. Luo estimates that more than 90% of companies will apply. He explained that, due to the instability of the epidemic, it is difficult for enterprises, and believes that subsidies for grain can relieve the urgent need.
Luo Zhiguang pointed out that there are 270,000 employers in Hong Kong. Luo estimates that more than 90% of companies will apply for subsidies. (Profile picture)
Luo Zhiguang pointed out that the purpose of the plan is to ensure employment. After expecting the employer to receive support, "I hope that the channel will continue to suffer and keep my colleagues. When the epidemic improves, I can start again." He also retorted that if the subsidies are paid directly to employees, they may not necessarily be able to secure employment, and they can only solve the unemployment problem, "because the boss may have left."
With regard to the details of the plan application, the Hong Kong government will subsidize employers with half of their salaries, with an upper limit of $ 9,000 per employee. Employers must promise that the number of paid employees from June to August must not be less than March, otherwise they will be fined and recovered Part of the subsidy, the deduction rate is linked to the size of the company. The larger the company, the higher the fine rate. If the subsidy is not fully used for payment of salaries, the difference will be recovered, but there is no need to pay a separate fine.
Asked whether the relevant punishment is "failure to enter the meat", Luo explained that if it is too harsh or "inverse punishment", it will cause employees to suffer. "The boss has already done it. You may be fined. left". He also said that since the current economic environment from June to August is unknown at this stage, it is unknown whether a second wave of outbreaks will occur. If the bondage is too tight, or it will trigger a collapse crisis, more space will be needed.
He also stated that he knows that there are many opinions in society, but the plan needs to be launched in a timely manner, not to learn from the years. He believes that most employers want to do business. If the design is too complicated, it will deter employers. He also pointed out that there are still a second phase of the plan, and the details are not finalized. If the employer does not keep its promises in this subsidy plan, he may consider not applying.
Luo Zhiguang pointed out that if the punishment is too severe or "reverse punishment", the employees will suffer. (Profile picture)
Concerned about the employers or taking advantage of the opportunity to "get rid of confusion", Luo Zhiguang pointed out that he cannot rule out the existence of unscrupulous employers or various "quirks". He called on employers to fulfill their corporate responsibilities. He was asked about a number of practical scenarios, including employers pretending to be relatives, posing as employees, and paying the March "head" list. He responded that if the employees were only named, the Bureau would investigate after receiving the complaint. He emphasized that fraud is a criminal offence. He also pointed out that the Bureau will publish a list of enterprise applications, and unions, employees and the media may complain and monitor if they find it inappropriate.
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