27/12/2024
建造業議會歡迎立法會通過《建造業付款保障條例草案》
香港 ‧ 2024年12月19日－建造業議會（議會）歡迎立法會昨日通過《建造業付款保障條例草案》，條例草案獲業界不同持份者廣泛支持，其實施將大大改善建造業的付款保障機制，降低拖欠薪金的風險，有利業界營商。
《建造業付款保障條例》包括禁止「先收款、後付款」等條款，以及引入快速及具中途約束力的審裁機制，解決付款爭議，不僅有助減低業界因被拖欠款項引致的營商風險，亦可降低建造業從業員被拖欠薪金的機會，有助創造更公平穩定的營商環境，強化行業形象及信譽。
為確保《建造業付款保障條例》能順利實施，議會將全力配合發展局，透過一系列支援及推廣措施，宣傳條例的細節，推動及支援業界盡快及妥善執行，包括製作相關資料及短片、舉辦培訓、簡介會、研討會等。
《建造業付款保障條例草案》的通過和實施，標誌建造業於付款保障方面邁出重要一步。議會將繼續與業界各持份者緊密溝通，共同推動行業的持續發展。
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Construction Industry Council Welcomes Passage of Construction Industry Security of Payment Bill by the Legislative Council
Hong Kong • 19 December 2024 – The Construction Industry Council (CIC) welcomes the passage of the Construction Industry Security of Payment Bill (the Bill) by the Legislative Council yesterday. The Bill is widely received by the industry stakeholders, its implementation will greatly strengthen the security of payment mechanism, lower the risk of wage default, and improve the business environment.
The terms in the Construction Industry Security of Payment Ordinance (the Ordinance), including the prohibition of unfair contract terms such as "pay when paid" clauses, and the introduction of an interim, fast and binding adjudication mechanism to resolve payment disputes, will not only help reduce the business risk arose from delay payment but also lower the chance of construction workers being owed wages. The Ordinance will help establish industry reputation and create a fair and stable business environment.
To ensure the smooth implementation of the Ordinance, the CIC will actively collaborate with the Development Bureau in organising a series of promotional and educational activities, including the production of related materials and short videos, as well as holding trainings, briefing sessions and seminars to facilitate industry stakeholders’ better understanding on the content and details of the Ordinance.
The passage and the implementation of the Bill marks a significant step forward the improved security of payment within the construction industry. The CIC will continue to maintain close communication with industry stakeholders, working together to drive the sustainable development of the industry.
