Public consultation on review of Statutory Minimum Wage rate ends on May 18
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The following is issued on behalf of the Minimum Wage Commission:

     The Minimum Wage Commission (MWC) today (May 6) reminded members of the public and stakeholders that the public consultation on the review of the Statutory Minimum Wage (SMW) rate will close on May 18.

     MWC commenced a six-week public consultation on April 7, 2014, to invite views on the review of the SMW rate. Members of the public and stakeholders are welcome to forward their views to MWC by fax to 2110 3518; or by email to mwc@labour.gov.hk; or by post to 1/F, Harbour Building, 38 Pier Road, Central, Hong Kong, on or before May 18. Details of relevant information and data are available at MWC's website (www.mwc.org.hk).

Ends/Tuesday, May 6, 2014
Issued at HKT 10:00

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