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Delivery Riders Demand Inclusion of Waiting Time in Proposed Compensation Scheme Amidst Growing Concerns Over Gig Worker Protections
The Labour and Welfare Bureau’s proposed legislation to provide statutory work injury compensation for gig economy workers, including food delivery riders, has met with calls for broader coverage from unions and affected workers. While the initiative marks a significant step towards protecting vulnerable individuals in Hong Kong’s burgeoning on-demand sector, key stakeholders argue that the […]
High Court Upholds Government Policy on University Subsidies for Children of Talent Scheme Immigrants
Hong Kong’s High Court has delivered a significant ruling, rejecting a legal challenge by 87 mainland Chinese families who sought to maintain their children’s eligibility for subsidised university places as dependants under talent visa schemes. The families had contested changes to government policy that introduced residency requirements for accessing these educational benefits. High Court Judge […]
Former Cathay Pacific Officer Jailed for Decade-Old Bribery Scheme Involving Ineligible Travelers
A former customer services officer for Hong Kong’s flag carrier, Cathay Pacific, has been sentenced to one year and eight months in prison for accepting bribes totaling at least HK$18,000 (approximately US$2,295) to facilitate the illicit travel of mainland Chinese passengers nearly two decades ago. Tsui Ying-kit, 45, appeared in Tsuen Wan Court, which currently […]
Hong Kong Police Dismantle Drug Syndicate Employing Foreign Women in Elaborate Scheme
Hong Kong police have successfully dismantled a sophisticated drug trafficking syndicate that utilized foreign women dressed in provocative attire to peddle narcotics in popular pubs and entertainment districts. The operation, which culminated on Friday, led to the arrest of three individuals and the seizure of illicit drugs with an estimated street value exceeding HK$5.2 million […]
Hong Kong Landlords Face Hefty Inspection Fees Under New Pilot Scheme to Combat Persistent Water Seepage
Hong Kong’s persistent battle against water seepage, a pervasive issue plaguing its densely populated urban landscape, is set to intensify with the introduction of a new pilot scheme that places the financial burden of inspections squarely on the shoulders of negligent landlords. Under this initiative, property owners who fail to address water seepage affecting flats […]
Hong Kong Taxpayers Face Potential HK$28 Billion Bill from Defunct COVID-19 Loan Scheme Defaults
Hong Kong taxpayers are facing a potential financial burden of nearly HK$28 billion (US$3.57 billion) due to defaults on loans issued under a now-discontinued government-backed scheme, initially designed to provide a crucial lifeline to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) during the COVID-19 pandemic. The Special 100% Loan Guarantee, a prominent component of the SME Financing […]
