
Minimum wage rate of $28 enforced
Wages should not be below $28 starting 1 May 2011 as the Minimum Wage Ordinance took effect yesterday.
According to the Hong Kong Information Services Department, employment conditions of workers will also be checked and follow-up action taken if necessary.
Employees, regardless of whether they are monthly-rated, daily-rated, casual or part-time, are covered by the statutory minimum wage.