Hong Kong moves to curb ‘abuse’ of traffic accident compensation
Lawmakers have supported the Hong Kong government’s proposal to significantly reduce the number of compensated sick leave days and daily subsidy available to traffic accident victims, claiming that the move will help prevent future abuses of the system.
A discussion at a Legislative Council welfare services panel meeting on Monday primarily focused on reviewing the Traffic Accident Victims Assistance Scheme.
Administered by the Social Welfare Department, the fund provides financial aid to...
