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Special boundary-crossing arrangements during Lunar New Year holidays and associated public transport service arrangements ******************************************************************************************      The Transport Department (TD) today (February 8) reminded the public that the operating hours of the passenger clearance service of individual boundary control points (BCPs) will be extended during the Lunar New Year holidays, and that the following associated special traffic and transportation arrangements will be implemented.   (1) Lo Wu Control Point        On Lunar New Year Eve (February 9) and the second day of the Lunar New Year (February 11), the operating hours of the passenger clearance service of ... Read more

Make prior work arrangements for rainstorms *******************************************      The Labour Department (LD) today (September 14) reminded employers to make prior work arrangements for staff during and after rainstorms as early as possible, including arrangements on reporting for duty, release from work, resumption of work and work from home (if applicable). These arrangements not only can ensure the safety of employees and smooth operation of organisations, but also are conducive to maintaining good labour-management relations.        “Employers should make prior work arrangements and contingency measures for staff. In drawing up and implementing the work arrangements, employers should give prime consideration ... Read more

Work arrangements after “extreme conditions” ******************************************************      As the “extreme conditions” will cease to exist at midnight, employers are reminded to make practical and reasonable work arrangements for staff, including flexible arrangements for staff to resume work or work from home (if applicable), with due consideration to road and traffic conditions and other factors.         “For staff who have practical difficulties in resuming work on time, employers should give due consideration to their situations and handle each case flexibly, such as permitting employees who have difficulties in returning to workplaces to work from home or allow more ... Read more

Arrangements for DH clinics *************************** Attention duty announcers of radio and television stations: Please broadcast the following message as soon as possible and repeat it at suitable intervals:      The Department of Health (DH) today (September 2) announced that, as the Tropical Cyclone Warning Signal No. 8 is now in force, all DH clinics are closed, except for methadone clinics which will be open for the normal operating hours. Those receiving methadone treatment can attend methadone clinics for their daily dose.      The public is advised to pay attention to radio and television announcements.

Work arrangements after rainstorm warnings ******************************************      The Labour Department (LD) today (July 29) reminded employers to make practical and reasonable work arrangements for staff after rainstorms. Employers should also make flexible arrangements for staff to resume work or work from home (if applicable) after a rainstorm warning is cancelled, with due consideration to road and traffic conditions and other factors. This will help maintain good labour-management relations, and ensure the safety of employees and the smooth operation of organisations.      “For staff who have practical difficulties in resuming work on time upon cancellation of a rainstorm warning, employers should give ... Read more