Minimum Wage Ordinance (MWO)

Minimum Wage Ordinance (MWO)

Statutory Minimum Wage (SMW)

About the Statutory Minimum Wage (SMW)

Statutory Minimum Wage (SMW) has come into force since 1 May 2011. With effect from 1 May 2023, the SMW rate is raised to $40/hr.  
For details, please refer to the Labour Department's website: http://www.labour.gov.hk/eng/news/mwo.htm

Guidelines on Statutory Minimum Wage

• Guidelines on Statutory Minimum Wage  
• Statutory Minimum Wage: Reference Guidelines for Employers and Employees 
• Leaflet on Statutory Minimum Wage 
• Minimum Wage Reference Calculator 
• Frequently Asked Questions on Statutory Minimum Wage 

Statutory Minimum Wage: Notes for Student Employees and Employers 

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