Labour Legislation

(A) Employment Ordinance
A Concise Guide to the Employment Ordinance

Foreword

Chapter 1

Application of the Employment Ordinance

Chapter 2

Contract of Employment

Chapter 3

Wages

Chapter 4

Rest Days, Holidays and Leaves

Chapter 5

Sickness Allowance

Chapter 6

Maternity Protection

Chapter 7

Paternity Leave

Chapter 8

End of Year Payment

Chapter 9

Termination of Contract of Employment

Chapter 10

Employment Protection

Chapter 11

Severance Payment and Long Service Payment

Chapter 12

Protection against Anti-union Discrimination

Chapter 13

Employers' Criminal Liability in Failing to Pay an Award of the Labour Tribunal or Minor Employment Claims Adjudication Board

Appendix 1

A Guide to the Calculation of Relevant Statutory Entitlements on the Basis of the 12-Month Average Wages with Examples

Appendix 2

Enquiries

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(B) Minimum Wage Ordinance

Statutory Minimum Wage