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Written by: Huang Yongyu
2020-08-17 07:30
Last update date: 2020-08-17 07:30The government earlier launched the "Employment Guarantee Program" to subsidize half of employees' salaries to qualified employers. The first wage subsidy that has been paid now amounts to about 43.2 billion yuan, covering nearly 146,000 employers and about 1.87 million committed salaried employees. The government will announce the second phase of the employment guarantee plan this week. Some chambers of commerce believe that the third wave of the epidemic has broken out in recent months, and employers are expected to be 30% less than the first phase. "If you don’t have to do it, it’s better not to apply." The periodical monitoring system is ineffective, and many employees still have to take unpaid leave and pay cuts. The government is urged to address these issues squarely in the second period, including the inclusion of commitment clauses to allow employees to benefit from their real names.
The DAB Legislative Council Member Zheng Yongshun met with the Secretary for Labour and Welfare, Law Chi-kwong, and then met with the media. He quoted the bureau as saying that the details of the second round of the plan will be announced this week and will be implemented at the end of the month, and will benefit the first phase. The employees who arrive 65 or above will also be open to accept applications for more than 100,000 self-employed persons who have not applied for the first round of the scheme.
Mai Meiyi, president of the Hong Kong Federation of Small and Medium Enterprises, has reduced the number of applicants by 30% compared with the initial period, especially in the catering and beauty industries that were hardest hit by the third wave of the epidemic. (Profile picture)
The Federation of Small and Medium Enterprises expects that the number of employers will be reduced compared with the first phase. The
Hong Kong Federation of Small and Medium Businesses said that the epidemic slowed down in May and June, and the business improved slightly. The third wave of the epidemic has occurred since July. Anti-epidemic measures Many industries need to close their premises, describing the deadline as "indefinite", but the government has not yet introduced a subsidy program. It is expected that the applicant employer will be reduced by 30% compared with the initial period, especially the catering and beauty industries. "If you can't do it, It's better not to apply. Many companies are really unsuccessful, and the rent is really not reduced." She hopes that when the government implements the second round of the plan, it will be more flexible to deal with the shortage of employees, and urge the government to launch the third phase of the employment guarantee plan to extend the plan for three months.
An exhibition company lamented that there was no business in the
first installment and would rather refund the subsidy . The exhibition industry company that applied for the first installment of guaranteed employment said that in the past it had always contributed to all employees, including long-term casual workers. "Although we have tried our best to transfer employees to other businesses, some employees are naturally lost and looking for new jobs. Therefore, the latest number of employees is smaller than the month of application, "a few heads per month," and there is a plan to refund subsidies. The company obtained more than 300,000 yuan in the first phase. The person in charge believes that the plan will still help maintain operations. It is expected that the second phase will continue to apply.
▼The third wave of measures such as the government's extension of the gathering restriction order and the ban on eating in the evening market ▼
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Secretariat of the Employment Insurance Program said earlier that it had received 346 reports as of last Monday (10th), mainly involving unreasonable reduction in the number of employees or firing of employees, untimely payment of wages or salary reductions, and suspected companies Those who have closed down or switched businesses are actively following up and reporting. As for complaints involving labor disputes related to the provisions of the Employment Ordinance or employment conditions, such as unreasonable dismissal, wage deductions or unreasonable wage reductions, the secretariat will refer them to the Labor Department for follow-up. Referred 31 cases and 1 report or complaint to the Labour Department and Customs respectively.
When responding to enquiries, the Department of Labor stated that it has invited employees who suspect that their employment rights have been impaired to contact the Labour Relations Division. The Labour Department will provide appropriate assistance to affected employees. If there is information that the employer is suspected of violating the Employment Ordinance, the Labour Department will conduct an investigation and, if there is sufficient evidence, prosecute the employer.
Wu Miner, chairman of the Trade Union Union, questioned the effectiveness of the employment guarantee plan. (Photo of information/photo by Huang Shuhui)
Workers still need to take unpaid leave. The union advocates real-name allowances.
Wu Miner criticizes the ineffectiveness of the first-stage supervision system. "All companies with 0 employees are approved." He described public money as "just to the transfer station, not to the end." , The plan cannot achieve the original intent of "guaranteeing employment." She pointed out that the labor union has received many workers' requests for help for several months. Even if employers receive subsidies, they still take unpaid leave or even cut their wages. She believes that the government's second phase should make up for omissions and provide assistance to employees who cannot receive subsidies. Grant allowances.
The Director of Rights and Interests of the Federation of Trade Unions Tang Jiabiao also questioned the effectiveness of the monitoring. "More than 40 billion yuan was approved, and the Labour Department has followed up with more than 30 cases." Benefit, in order to solve the earlier problem of "only the number of people, not the head". Deng also pointed out that in addition to no layoffs, no wage reduction clauses should be added. At the same time, the unemployment rate has continued to rise in recent months, urging the government to "open multiple lines" and establish unemployment assistance.
The Hong Kong Federation of Trade Unions Tang Jia Piu said that it calls for improving market hygiene and strengthening rodent control. (Photo by Huang Shuhui)
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