Be a responsible employer, pay wages on time
| Employee: | Arriving at school on time |
| Girlfriend: | It is time to go to the airport |
| Employee: | Boarding a plane on time |
| Employee: | How about paying wages? |
| Accountant: | That must be on time too! |
| Boss: |
An employer who fails to pay wages on time is liable to a maximum penalty of $350,000 and imprisonment for 3 years |
| Super: | Penalty $350,000 Imprisonment for 3 Years |
| Manager: |
Directors, managers or responsible persons may also be similarly liable. |
| Super: |
Directors, managers or responsible persons may be similarly liable to a penalty for their consent, connivance or neglect related to the offences |
| Accountant: |
Knowingly employing staff without the ability to pay their wages is also unlawful |
| Boss: | For enquiries, call 2717 1771 |
| Super: |
Be a responsible employer Pay wages on time Labour Department logo Hotline 2717 1771 www.labour.gov.hk |
