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The Mandatory Provident Fund Schemes Authority (MPFA) today (November 27) pursued one claim in the Small Claims Tribunal for some $25,000 on behalf of five employees, who were owed MPF contributions by their employer.
The defendant, Max Creator Limited formerly trading as Hang Hing Seafood Hot Pot Restaurant, did not appear at today's hearing. In its absence, the Adjudicator ordered it to pay the MPFA the sum of $25,571.51, being mandatory contributions in arrears and surcharges payable.
The amount awarded will be reimbursed to the employees' MPF accounts as soon as it is received by the MPFA. The court further awarded payment of $170 as cost in respect of the claim.
Ends/Monday, November 27, 2006
Issued at HKT 18:27
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