Together with the interest, Tong first requested a total compensation of HK$16 million - including general damages of HK$3 million, HK$1.9 million of loss of earnings arising from the deprived contract, and HK$10 million for "future loss of earnings." Coleman handed down his judgment yesterday that Tong can get the loss of earnings arising from the deprived contract, and an extra fee for teacher registration for a total of HK$695,238. In the decision, Coleman reaffirmed that Tong was qualified for the position of NET teacher, and was selected by Fuk Wing Street Government Primary School in Sham Shui Po after two rounds of interviews. The internal policy, which has not been stated in any document, said government primary schools could only get candidates' resumes from the bureau, the judgment said. Schools may opt to recruit NET teachers directly on their own or select candidates through the central pool.

Source: The Standard January 04, 2023 07:23 UTC