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This Labour Hire Agreement is essential for businesses in Hong Kong that engage temporary workers through labor hire agencies. It establishes the legal framework for worker placement, defining the rights and obligations of both the agency and host employer while ensuring compliance with Hong Kong employment laws. The document is particularly crucial in industries with variable workforce needs or specialized staffing requirements. It covers critical aspects such as statutory benefits, workplace safety, insurance requirements, and payment terms, while clearly delineating responsibilities between parties. The agreement helps protect all stakeholders by providing clear guidelines for worker management, dispute resolution, and regulatory compliance under Hong Kong jurisdiction.

1. Parties: Identifies and defines the Labor Hire Agency and the Host Employer as the contracting parties

2. Background: Explains the context of the agreement, including the agency's business of providing temporary workers and the host employer's need for such services

3. Definitions: Defines key terms used throughout the agreement, including 'Workers', 'Services', 'Assignment', 'Charges', etc.

4. Scope of Services: Details the labor hire services to be provided, including worker recruitment, placement, and management processes

5. Agency Obligations: Specifies the agency's responsibilities including worker screening, compliance with employment laws, and administrative duties

6. Host Employer Obligations: Outlines the host employer's responsibilities regarding worker supervision, safety, and workplace conditions

7. Worker Management: Details processes for worker assignments, replacements, performance management, and issue resolution

8. Fees and Payment Terms: Specifies service charges, payment schedules, and mechanisms for rate adjustments

9. Insurance and Liability: Details insurance requirements and allocation of liability between parties

10. Compliance with Laws: Addresses compliance with Hong Kong employment laws, including MPF, workers compensation, and statutory benefits

11. Confidentiality: Provisions regarding confidential information protection and data privacy compliance

12. Term and Termination: Specifies agreement duration, renewal terms, and termination provisions

13. Dispute Resolution: Outlines procedures for resolving disputes between parties

14. General Provisions: Standard boilerplate clauses including notices, amendments, governing law, etc.