Labour Relations

provides voluntary conciliation service for the non-government sector and advises on matters relating to conditions of employment and the Employment Ordinance.

promotes Employment Ordinance and good human resource management practices, as well as encourages effective communication, consultation and voluntary negotiation between employers and employees.

registers trade unions and organises educational courses for unionists.

adjudicates employment claims each involving not more than 10 claimants for a sum of money not exceeding $15,000 per claimant.

formulates policies on abolishing the use of employers’ mandatory contributions under the Mandatory Provident Fund System to “offset” severance payment and long service payment and implements the Reimbursement of Maternity Leave Pay Scheme