根據法定最低工資「一年一檢」的新機制，政府已刊憲將法定最低工資水平由現行每小時42.1元調升至43.1元。這項修正將於2月25日提交立法會，若獲通過，新的最低工資水平將於2026年5月1日實施。在此期間，公司需要做好以下五大過渡準備：
🎯 檢查員工現時薪資水平
制定薪資調整計畫，特別注意邊緣員工的薪資，即時薪在43.1元以上但低於50元的員工。
🎯 更新財務預算
預算中必須包含至少2.38%的支出增幅，除了因薪資調整而產生的人力成本上漲外，還應考慮隨之而來的通脹增幅。
🎯 預先更改出糧系統的最低工資水平設定
大部分市場上的出糧系統都具有基於最低工資水平自動支付補貼的功能，相關設定可以提前更改，直至生效日期自動套用，這樣可以避免在5月份忘記修改。
🎯 5月1日後留意市場薪資調整
及時向管理層反映市場變動，以掌握招聘人才的最新成本，或尋求其他提高生產力的方案。
🎯 主動與員工溝通最新安排
每當最低工資調整後，員工往往會有各種疑問，這可能導致大量查詢。主動溝通能減輕查詢量，並為公司建立正面形象。
參考資料: 政府新聞網 Link
According to the new mechanism of the statutory minimum wage “annual review,” the government has published a notice to raise the statutory minimum wage from the current $42.1 per hour to $43.1. This amendment will be submitted to the Legislative Council on 25 Feb, and if approved, the new minimum wage will take effect on 1 May 2026. During this period, companies need to prepare for the following five transitions:
🎯 Review Current Employee Salary Levels
Develop a salary adjustment plan, paying special attention to marginal employees whose hourly wage is above $43.1 but below $50.
🎯 Update Financial Budgets
The budget must include at least a 2.38% increase in expenditure, taking into account not only the rise in labour costs due to salary adjustments but also the accompanying inflation increase.
🎯 Pre-emptively Adjust Payroll Systems to Set Minimum Wage Levels
Most payroll systems on the market have features that automatically apply subsidies based on minimum wage levels. Relevant settings can be adjusted in advance to automatically apply on the effective date, helping to avoid forgetting to make changes in May.
🎯 Monitor Market Wage Adjustments After May 1
Timely report market changes to management to stay informed of the latest recruitment costs or seek alternative productivity-enhancing solutions.
🎯 Proactively Communicate the Latest Arrangements to Employees
After any adjustment to the minimum wage, employees often have various questions, which can result in a high volume of inquiries. Proactive communication can reduce the number of queries and help establish a positive image for the company.
Reference: news.gov.hk Link