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Labour Advisory Board Report 2013-2014 - Chapter 7

  1. Membership
  2. Labour Advisory Board
  3. Activities in the 2013-2014 Term
  4. Committee on Employees' Compensation
  5. Committee on Employment Services
  6. Committee on the Implementation of International Labour Standards
  7. Committee on Labour Relations
  8. Committee on Occupational Safety and Health
  9. Appendices

Committee on Labour Relations

7.1 Introduction

The Committee on Labour Relations (CLR) has been in place since May 1985 to advise on the promotion of harmonious labour relations and legislation on employment conditions and labour relations matters.

7.2 Terms of Reference

The committee is established to:

  • advise on means to promote amicable relations and mutual understanding between employers and employees, and between their respective organisations;
  • advise on enlightened human resources management measures and family-friendly employment practices for the purpose of fostering harmonious labour-management relations;
  • advise on legislative reviews or proposals in relation to employment conditions or labour relations; and
  • advise on measures to better the conciliation service provided by the Labour Department (LD) to employers and employees.

7.3 Composition

Members of CLR are appointed by the Commissioner for Labour. The composition of the committee for the 2013-2014 term is as follows:

The membership list of CLR for the 2013-2014 term is at Appendix IV.

7.4 Activities during the 2013-2014 Term

During the 2013-2014 term, CLR discussed various issues relating to labour relations. Having regard to the review of the continuous contract requirement under the Employment Ordinance, it held frank and constructive deliberations on the merits, demerits as well as viability of the various approaches. It also noted the latest labour relations scene and provided advice on the impact of economic and political environment on labour relations. Moreover, it noted the legislative proposal on paternity leave and its progress. It also discussed the key features and benefits of family-friendly employment practices, and suggested measures to further promote relevant practices.