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The Mandatory Provident Fund Schemes Authority (MPFA) today (April 13) pursued two claims in the Small Claims Tribunal for some $50,000 on behalf of five employees, who were owed MPF contributions by their employers.
At the tribunal's hearing, Yeung Fung trading as Fairy Farm, did not dispute the amount claimed. The Adjudicator ordered it to pay the MPFA $14,375.03, being mandatory contributions in arrears and surcharges payable.
Defendant Lee Ying Fat, trading as Kui Wing, did not appear at today's hearing. In its absence, the Adjudicator ordered it to pay the MPFA $43,596.3, being mandatory contributions in arrears and surcharges payable.
The amounts awarded will be reimbursed to the employees' MPF accounts as soon as they are received by the MPFA. The Tribunal further awarded $150 and $170 as the costs in respect of the claims.
Ends/Friday, April 13, 2007
Issued at HKT 17:58
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