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The following is issued on behalf of the Mandatory Provident Fund Schemes Authority:
The Mandatory Provident Fund Schemes Authority (MPFA) today (18 July) pursued one claim in the Small Claims Tribunal for some $23,000 on behalf of one employee, who was owed MPF contributions by the employer.
At the Tribunal's hearing today, the defendant, Kim Pyung Kwon formerly trading as Three-Five Korean Restaurant, did not dispute the amount claimed. The Adjudicator ordered him to pay the MPFA the sum of $23,625, being mandatory contributions in arrears and surcharges payable.
The amount awarded will be reimbursed to the employee¡¦s MPF account as soon as it is received by the MPFA. The Tribunal further ordered the defendant to pay $130 as the cost in respect of the claim.
Ends/Friday, July 18, 2008
Issued at HKT 17:53
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