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The Mandatory Provident Fund Schemes Authority (MPFA) today (June 15) obtained an order in the District Court for payment of outstanding MPF contributions at around $ 50,000 against an employer.
The District Court today issued a judgment against Lap Shing Engineering Consultant Limited. The defendant was ordered to pay the MPFA $59,449.63, being mandatory contributions in arrears and surcharges payable to four employees of the defendant respectively.
The amount awarded at the District Court will be reimbursed to the employees' MPF accounts as soon as it is received by the MPFA. The District Court further awarded payment of $930 for the case as cost in respect of the claim.
Ends/Thursday, June 15, 2006
Issued at HKT 17:35
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