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MEASURES RECOGNITION
To certify retail stores with epidemic prevention measures
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GOVERNMENT MEASURES
僱員再培訓局
「特別・愛增值」計劃 2
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僱員再培訓局 (ERB) 於於2020年7月推出「特別・愛增值」計劃2，協助失業或就業不足人士提升技能、自我增值及投身職場。
計劃設有「企業包班」服務，企業或商會可以「包班」模式免費安排其開工不足或放取無薪假期的僱員或會員機構員工修讀「計劃」下的「部分時間制」課程，提升工作技能。
詳情 按此 或 請致電ERB熱線 182 182 查詢
商戶登記
「安心出行」場地 QR Code
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政府於11月16日推出「安心出行」流動應用程式，方便市民儲存出行記錄。
如商戶想參與計劃，只需將店鋪名稱、地址等簡單資料電郵至leavehomesafe@ogcio.gov.hk，日內便會經電郵收到一個特定的場所QR Code和海報，商戶收到後只需：(1)列印出有關QR Code 和海報，張貼在入口當眼處；及(2)鼓勵訪客使用App記錄進出時間便可。
CONSUMPTION CAMPAIGNS
香港再出發大聯盟
「促消費 撐經濟」行動
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香港再出發大聯盟即將宣布發起「促消費 撐經濟」行動，呼籲社會各界人士各適其式，通過增加消費，協助各行業渡過難關，從而拉動經濟復甦。我們計劃向各界商戶收集折扣及其他優惠計劃的資訊，透過大聯盟的網站發放，期望此舉可有助刺激消費、振興經濟，讓香港再次出發。
眾志成城， 貴司可以將現正或即將推廣的優惠計劃的連結或宣傳單張，填妥以下表格交給我們。謝謝 貴司的支持！如有任何查詢，歡迎致電 3168 4290 與秘書處聯絡。
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HOLIDAY@HOME
To stimulate spending, the Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB) will roll out a Holiday@Home Campaign from June to September 2020.
HKTB cordially invite the members of Hong Kong Retail Management Association and other retailers to participate in this campaign by providing attractive offers, e.g. buy one get one free or 50% discount offer for customers.
If you are interested in participating in the Campaign, please fill in the application form and also provide the address of participating outlets according to the address template attached.
Please contact staff of HKTB if you have any inquiries about the Campaign or the offers.
LEGAL
How the Coronavirus outbreak might affect your business contracts
The rapid outbreak of the novel coronavirus is becoming a significant business challenge. Some businesses are finding it difficult to perform their contractual obligations despite their best intentions. Industries that may be particularly affected include events, tourism, manufacturing, logistics, retail and F&B. Your business may now be facing similar difficult questions in terms of how to comply with its contracts and dealing with business partners who are unable to perform....
Source: KPMG
Time to co-operate? Covid-19 guidance on competitor collaboration
Following a wave of similar statements by overseas agencies, the Hong Kong Competition Commission has today published a statement on the Covid-19 outbreak available here.
The HKCC guidance applies to all sectors of the economy, recognizing that businesses across Hong Kong may need to come together to better serve the pressing needs of consumers and essential service providers.
Source: Linklaters
FINANCE
Improving Cash & Working Capital Management
The global economy is being impacted by number of events curtailing the ability to conduct business as usual. Now is the time for effective cash management –a practice vital when the economic horizon darkens. There are four fundamental steps to building a robust cash management strategy, safeguarding the future of any business, regardless of the industry it operates within or its size......
Source: KPMG
Special 100% Loan Guarantee to Receive Applications
Following a wave of similar statements by overseas agencies, the Hong Kong Competition Commission has today published a statement on the Covid-19 outbreak available here.
The Special 100% Loan Guarantee under the SME Financing Guarantee Scheme (SFGS) starts receiving applications from 20 April 2020 (Monday). The application period will last for one year.
The maximum loan amount per enterprise is HK$4 million and enterprises may also apply for an optional principal moratorium for the first 12 months.
Enterprise should contact the participating lenders to apply for the loan or credit facility.
Source: Linklaters
銀行為香港中小企零售商推出
各項抗疫金融服務支援措施
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因應目前抗疫防疫的需要，以下銀行均推出了各項金融服務支持措施，以支援中小企零售商解決金融應急。
COVID-19 funding and business strategies
HSBC VisionGo’s Collection provides practical tips and information on Government funding, loans such as SFGS 100, and new business models to help you weather COVID-19.
HSBC VisionGo is a business knowledge platform that offers insightful collections, resources, and events to help you capture opportunities in today’s fast-paced world of business.
Click here to visit COVID-19 funding and business strategies
HUMAN RESOURCES
Employment issues in the Spotlight during turbulent times
People are the core of innovations, culture, solutions and reputation. Businesses must therefore be vigilant in handling employment matters when they are dealing with a crisis event and/or business slowdown. Businesses should bear in mind some of the legal issues when considering the most common measures in handling employees during turbulent times......
Source: KPMG
零售業
返工抗疫貼士
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保持店舖清潔及空氣流通
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為員工量度體溫及與客人溝通時注意衛生
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注意個人衛生，保持雙手清潔
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調整工作模式
Source: 職業安全健康局
如果員工不幸染病被強制隔離，扣薪是否合法？
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符合資格 可獲4/5工資
參考政府2月8日的新聞公報，政府在有關人士強制家居或其他住所檢疫14天的安排，如僱員被生主任要求或命令接受檢疫，生主任會向該僱員發出醫生證明書。假若僱主收到僱員提交的醫生證明書，僱主必須要根據《僱傭條例》或僱員的僱傭合約，向僱員發放病假。僱員病假是否有薪要視乎以下條件：
僱員能出示適當的註冊中醫、註冊西醫或註冊牙醫的醫生證明書；
放取的病假不少於連續4天；
僱員已累積足夠的有薪病假日數。
如僱員符合資格，可獲取相等於僱員每日平均工資的4/5，假如僱員不符合資格，便不可獲取有薪病假，缺勤日子可按值扣除，但僱主也可體恤和諒解有關僱員的情況而發放有薪病假。
Source: Recruit
僱主錦囊
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為了盡量減低公司成為傳播病毒的地方和降低員工健康風險，僱主或人力資源管理層可請員工每天填寫健康申報表和量度體溫。
僱主或人力資源管理層也可擬定在工作場所管理不適員工的工作流程，例如員工曾接觸誰人、曾經到過的地方等。
僱主或人力資源管理層有必要向員工解釋疫情下的程序，是為了確保每位員工能夠在安全環境下工作，期望大家互相配合，共同抗疫。
Source: Recruit