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- Minimum Wage Tabled at LegCo Today: Following the official gazetting on Feb 20, the government is tabling the Minimum Wage Ordinance Notice in the Legislative Council today.
- The Goal: Approval of the increase to $43.1 per hour.
- Effective Date: May 1, 2026.
- Record-Keeping Change: On the same day, the monthly salary threshold for mandatory attendance records will rise to $17,600.
- 2026 Budget Highlights: The Financial Secretary announced today that the economy is expected to maintain momentum with a 3.8% GDP growth in Q4 2025. The government plans to further diversify the market and develop the "Silver Economy," potentially creating more specialized roles for the aging population.
- Imported Care-Worker Briefing (Feb 27): For employers who registered by the Feb 23 deadline, the mandatory Labour Department briefing for imported carers takes place this Friday (Feb 27). This is a critical compliance step to avoid a one-year ban on future labor imports.
- Fatal Accident Investigation: The Labour Department is currently investigating a fatal work accident in Tai Po that occurred yesterday (Feb 24). This has led to a fresh safety appeal for all construction and maintenance sites.