The director, who pleaded guilty in court, was prosecuted and convicted for his consent, connivance, or neglect of his duties.
He was also ordered to pay the outstanding sum of about $214,000 to the employee concerned in the case.
A spokesperson from Hong Kong’s Labour Department warned that authorities will not tolerate such offences and will “spare no effort” in enforcing the law.
“The ruling will disseminate a strong message to all employers, directors and responsible officers of companies that they have to pay wages to employees within the statutory time limit stipulated in the EO, as well as the sums awarded by the LT or the Minor Employment Claims Adjudication Board,” the spokesperson said in a statement.
Payment in lieu of notice
Hong Kong’s Employment Ordinance (EO) allows employers to terminate an employee through due notice or through payment in lieu of notice.
