Two and a half years following the new crown pneumonia hit Hong Kong, the sequelae of the severe economic setback gradually emerged. Several stores of the chain restaurant group Asia Pacific Catering (Holdings) Co., Ltd. suddenly closed down recently, and more than 100 employees were owed wages and MPF contributions. Huang Biwen, secretary general of the Catering Trade Unions Federation, said on the radio program this morning (5) that the closed restaurant involved 3 brands and 9 restaurants, and more than 100 employees were owed salaries, involving regarding 5 million Hong Kong dollars.
He pointed out that the company had not made MPF contributions for its employees many months ago. One of the affected employees, Mr. Liang, said that he suddenly received a notice from the company at the end of last month, saying that he would not have to go to work once more. He felt helpless regarding the company’s decision. He said that he was owed a month’s salary and urged the company to return the blood and sweat. Qian, he also criticized the company’s bankruptcy without warning, and the amount of food ingredients was normal. He also heard that the company did not apply for an employment guarantee plan.
The MPFA confirmed yesterday (4th) that as early as May last year, it had received a complaint from the MPF trustee that the company under the group owed MPF contributions. The bureau received 4 more complaints regarding defaults in MPF contributions by restaurants under the catering group.
