The announcement of Hong Kong Morning News failing to continue to operate and launch because a key investor was being detained in mainland China and other investors withdrawing is in the headlines again. This time for owing 120 employees unpaid wages and payment in lieu of notice totaling HK$3 million.
According to a source who spoke to The Standard, employees including journalists, marketing staff and security guards have not been paid wages for May 1-12, many of which have turned to the Labour Relations Division office for help.
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