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On Thursday’s Backchat, we’re talking about the minimum wage.
Hong Kong s minimum wage will be raised from HK$37.50 to HK$40 an hour starting from 1 May. The government announced the figure early this year, and wrapped up a public consultation on the minimum pay review mechanism on Monday.
But some labour unions say the rise is inadequate, and others say the minimum wage should be reviewed every year, instead of every two years.
Is the new wage in line with inflation trends? Should it be increased? And will employers be able to cope?
What about proposals to review the minimum wage every year?
After 9:45am, we look at support services for young people with diabetes.
9:00am - 9:45am: Minimum wage
9:00am - 9:45am: Sze Lai Shan, Deputy Director, The Society for Community Organisation
9:00am - 9:45am: Duncan Abate, Partner at Mayer Brown and Executive Committee member of the Employers Federation of Hong Kong
9:30am - 9:45am: Tho
Hong Kongers will pay HK$1 (4.50 baht) for each plastic bag they take at supermarkets and wet markets from next week when the charge aimed at cutting down waste doubles in its first increase in 13 years.