Hong Kong’s Secretary for Labour and Welfare, Chris Sun Yuk-han, has defended the government's decision to increase the monthly minimum wage for foreign domestic workers by 2.35 percent. The new rate, set at HK$5,220, follows a period of improved economic performance in the city. Despite the adjustment, the move has faced criticism from both labor unions and employer organizations, who expressed dissatisfaction with the final figure. Mr. Sun stated that the administration aimed to maintain a balanced and acceptable annual adjustment mechanism while considering the interests of all involved parties. This policy update reflects the government's ongoing efforts to manage the compensation standards for the domestic helper sector amidst varying expectations from stakeholders.
Source : South China Morning Post
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