The Labour Department has launched a webpage on the Wage Protection Movement and set up a hotline (2852 3815) to handle enquiries.

The hotline is manned by a dedicated officer from 9am to 6.15pm, Monday to Friday. Employers can also call the department's 24-hour telephone enquiry hotline, 2717 1771.

In recognition of the support of the movement by socially responsible employers, a logo is being designed for use by enterprises which join, and continue to comply with, the movement.

Multi-pronged approach

Permanent Secretary for Economic Development & Labour Matthew Cheung today told lawmakers the department is promoting the movement for cleaning workers and security guards through a multi-pronged approach.

"The movement is a pragmatic step taken by the Government in addressing an issue which carries far-reaching socio-economic implications and on which views of the community remain diverse. It is a significant and strategic move in ensuring that cleansing workers and security guards are paid the average market wages through non-legislative means," Mr Cheung said.