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The following is issued on behalf of the Standard Working Hours Committee:
The Standard Working Hours Committee (SWHC) will from May 29 to July 26 hold 13 public forums for the sectors with relatively longer working hours mentioned in the Government's Report of the Policy Study on Standard Working Hours, other major industries, members of employers' associations and labour organisations, and the general public to widely listen to the views of the community on working hours issues. For details, please see the Appendix or visit the Committee's website (www.swhc.org.hk).
Apart from inviting relevant organisations to attend, all forums are now open for enrolment by members of the public who are welcome to download the enrolment form from the Committee website or call 2127 4504 to register.
The Chairperson of the Committee, Dr Leong Che-hung, said, "The subject of working hours carries widespread and significant implications for the labour market, manpower demand, employment relations, work culture, business environment, economic development and business competitiveness. The SWHC welcomes the public to actively take part in the forums and express views through various channels to assist the Committee in exploring different options that suit the circumstances and needs of Hong Kong."
The SWHC commenced public engagement and consultation on January 28, 2014. After meeting with major employers' associations and labour organisations, the SWHC is organising a series of symposia for other relevant organisations. Apart from attending consultation sessions, members of the public are welcome to express views by fax (3007 9037), email (workinghours@project-see.net) or mail (SEE Network Limited (Working Hours Consultation Consultant), Flat 727, 7/F, Block B, Profit Industrial Building, 1-15 Kwai Fung Crescent, Kwai Chung) on or before July 31.
The SWHC comprises a Chairperson and 23 members, including 12 serving members (employer and employee representatives) of the Labour Advisory Board. As for the composition of the other 11 members, two are from the labour sector and the business sector respectively, three are academics, three represent the community at large and three are government officials.
Ends/Friday, May 9, 2014
Issued at HKT 18:25
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