Three Companies Sanctioned for Rejecting Local Job Seekers Under Labour Import Scheme
RTHK · 3 SOURCESabout 3 hours ago2 MIN
Summary
The Labour Department announced on September 29, 2026, that it has imposed administrative sanctions on three companies for breaching local recruitment requirements under the Supplementary Labour Optimisation Scheme . An investigation determined that these companies unreasonably refused to employ qualified local job seekers who applied for general clerk positions .
Key Points
- The Labour Department has sanctioned three companies for breaching the Supplementary Labour Optimisation Scheme's local recruitment rules
- One company (Sanyou Company Limited) had its pending imported labour application suspended immediately
- All three companies face a two-year ban from submitting new applications under the scheme starting from September 29, 2026
- The investigation found that the companies refused to hire qualified job seekers for general clerk roles without reasonable justification
- Under the scheme, employers must prioritize hiring suitable local workers before seeking imported labour
Why It Matters
This enforcement action demonstrates the Labour Department's commitment to protecting local employment opportunities and ensuring employers comply with the requirement to give priority to local job seekers under the Supplementary Labour Optimisation Scheme . Companies found violating labour or immigration laws, scheme regulations, or standard employment contracts face penalties including suspension of pending applications, revocation of approved imported labour, and rejection of future applications .
This enforcement action demonstrates the Labour Department's commitment to protecting local employment opportunities and ensuring employers comply with the requirement to give priority to local job seekers under the Supplementary Labour Optimisation Scheme . Companies found violating labour or immigration laws, scheme regulations, or standard employment contracts face penalties including suspension of pending applications, revocation of approved imported labour, and rejection of future applications .