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The following is issued on behalf of the Mandatory Provident Fund Schemes Authority (MPFA):
The Mandatory Provident Fund Schemes Authority (MPFA) today (November 5) pursued one claim in the Small Claims Tribunal for some $3,000 on behalf of 17 employees, who were owed MPF contributions by their employer.
Lee Loi Holdings Development Limited, did not appear and in its absence, the Adjudicator ordered it to pay the MPFA $3,960.40, being mandatory contributions in arrears and surcharges payable.
The amount awarded will be reimbursed to the employees¡¦ MPF accounts as soon as it is received by the MPFA. The tribunal further ordered the defendant to pay costs of $225.
Ends/Wednesday, November 5, 2008
Issued at HKT 18:21
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