2023-05-07 20:30:55
A captain of the Star Ferry, who had been working for 23 consecutive days, fainted on the ferry while returning to the overnight watch a few days ago and was sent to the hospital to die. Sun Yuhan, director of the Labor and Welfare Bureau, said yesterday that according to the Employment Ordinance, employees must have at least one rest day for every 7 working days. If a specific industry adopts flexible arrangements or unusual schedule changes, it must first obtain the consent of the employees before implementing it. He pointed out that the Labor Department has contacted the Star Ferry to remind them that the arrangement must be legal.
Sun Yuhan also pointed out that the Labor Department and the Occupational Safety and Health Bureau have previously studied sudden death cases during work, and found that some high-risk occupations include construction, security, etc., and many employees do not know that they have chronic diseases, such as high blood pressure or vascular obstruction. Continue to promote awareness of health risks to employees and assist them in regular medical check-ups.
Sun Yuhan set off for Beijing yesterday to stay for 4 days. This is the first official visit to Beijing after taking office. She will visit the Ministry of Civil Affairs, the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Security, the Ministry of Commerce and the Hong Kong and Macau Affairs Office of the State Council. In addition, Sun Yuhan and his party will inspect the elderly and child care facilities, understand the operation of local recruitment platforms, and communicate with college students studying in Beijing.
During Sun Yuhan’s absence from Hong Kong, He Qiming, the deputy director of the Labor and Welfare Bureau, will act as the director of the Labor and Welfare Bureau.
Originally published on AM730 https://www.am730.com.hk/Local/Captain Skystar worked continuously for 23 days-Sun Yuhan-employee consent required/375507?utm_source=yahoorss&utm_medium=referral
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