What can I do if my employer has not paid my wages in Hong Kong?

Under the Employment Ordinance, wages must be paid within 7 days of the end of the wage period — late payment is a criminal offence. You can file a claim with the Labour Department's Labour Relations Division, which offers free conciliation; unresolved claims go to the Minor Employment Claims Adjudication Board (≤HK$15,000, up to 10 claimants) or the Labour Tribunal. Keep your contract, payslips and any messages as evidence. Interest accrues on late wages, and if your employer is insolvent you may apply to the Protection of Wages on Insolvency Fund. This is general information, not legal advice.

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