MWC invites views from various sectors on review of Statutory Minimum Wage rate
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The Minimum Wage Commission (MWC) today (April 22) commenced an eight-week public consultation to invite views from various sectors of the community, including members of the public and stakeholders, on the review of the Statutory Minimum Wage (SMW) rate.
The MWC adopts an evidence-based approach in conducting the review of the SMW rate. Apart from research and analysis of relevant statistical data, the MWC conducts extensive consultation to fully consider the views from various sectors of the community on the review of the SMW rate.
Relevant reference information and data have been uploaded to the MWC's website (www.mwc.org.hk). The information and data are for reference only and do not imply that the MWC has any preconceived stance or has come to any conclusion on its recommendation about the SMW rate. Reference can also be made to the 2019 Report on Annual Earnings and Hours Survey released by the Census and Statistics Department available at the department's website (www.censtatd.gov.hk).
Members of the public and stakeholders are welcome to express their views on the review of the SMW rate in writing to the MWC by e-Form (www.mwc.org.hk/en/consultation/index.html) on the MWC's website; by fax (2110 3518); by email (mwc@labour.gov.hk); or by post (Minimum Wage Commission, 1/F, Harbour Building, 38 Pier Road, Central), on or before June 16. The public can also contact the Secretariat of the MWC at 2852 3864.
Pursuant to the Minimum Wage Ordinance (Cap. 608), the MWC is tasked to report to the Chief Executive in Council its recommendation about the SMW rate. In performing its function, the MWC must have regard to the need to maintain an appropriate balance between the objectives of forestalling excessively low wages and minimising the loss of low-paid jobs, and the need to sustain Hong Kong's economic growth and competitiveness.
Ends/Wednesday, April 22, 2020
Issued at HKT 10:00
Issued at HKT 10:00
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