How Much Were Defaulting Employers Fined in April 2011?

What convictions came in April 2011?

On 15 April 2011, Miu Group Limited, its officers Yam Siu-wah and Wong Ho-wai, were convicted at Kwun Tong Magistrates’ Courts of MPF Ordinance offences and fined HK$37,500 in total. They had failed to enrol an employee and defaulted on contributions between June 2009 and January 2010; Yam admitted five counts (HK$7,500), Wong two counts (HK$3,000), and the company nine counts (HK$27,000).

Are officers personally liable?

Yes — s.44 of the MPF Ordinance lets officers be prosecuted too, as this case showed for enrolment and contribution failures.

How can employees protect themselves?

Check annual benefit statements and contribution records regularly; report suspected defaults to the MPFA hotline 2918 0102. Contribution rules are on the MPFA site; fund choices at MPF fund comparison.