Aspects of Prevention of Bribery Ordinance (POBO)

Private sector

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Q:

Can a procurement officer of a private company accept any commission from a supplier without the knowledge of his boss?

A:

Section 9 of the POBO states that an employee of a private company cannot solicit or accept any advantage in relation to his employer’s business without the permission of his employer.


Q:

Is it against the law for a cleaning worker of a building to accept "lai see" (lucky money) offered by an occupant out of his own free will?

A:

"Lai see" is a kind of advantage. The cleaning worker must obtain permission from his employer (the owners’ corporation or property management company) before accepting any advantage relating to his official duties.

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Q:

Can a private company employee accept any gift offered by a customer, supplier, or others during Christmas?

A:

An employee of a private sector company must obtain permission from his employer for accepting any gift offered by the customer, supplier, etc. Custom is not a reasonable excuse for accepting an advantage.


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