After reviewing, the Hong Kong Development Bureau decided not to approve a new round of construction industry input labor applications.
The Hong Kong Development Bureau posted on Saturday (September 7) in Facebook that the Hong Kong government launched the construction industry input labor plan (referred to as the plan) launched last July.Again 9731 input labor quotas.The fifth round of applications started in July this year and received 18 applications, with a total of about 1,750 quotas.The official has completed the application received in the fifth round and has not been approved.
The Hong Kong Development Bureau said that the official concern has recently received union input employees and reported unfairly, emphasizing that the import of workers and Hong Kong workers are also guaranteed by Hong Kong workers' laws.The plan clearly requires employers to comply with relevant regulations and call on relevant persons to report to the government departments, and the official will be handled seriously.
The Hong Kong Development Bureau said that if the case of input workers is not treated fairly, if it is true that it is true, it is a violation of the plan to protect the rights and interests of the workers.Relevant departments will investigate, law enforcement and punishment in accordance with regulations.The Development Bureau does not have to wait for other departments to complete the prosecution on the corresponding laws in accordance with the corresponding laws. It will make administrative sanctions in accordance with the situation, including the revocation of the approved quotas and the suspension of new applications from the relevant contractor.
It is planned to be promoted in July 2023. The Hong Kong Development Agency jointly held a briefing meeting every quarter, and the requirements of the contractor and other partners were held.At the same time, the construction of the construction industry also cooperates with the Labor Office, the Independent Commission Against Correction and the Trade Union to introduce their due workers to the labor rights and interests to enter the employees in Hong Kong.The Development Bureau will also meet again with the contractor to reiterate the requirements of protecting the rights of labor.
The Hong Kong Development Bureau will continue to supervise the implementation of the plan, do a good job of approval and control, ensure that Hong Kong workers are prioritized for employment, and the employment rights of all workers.
According to the Hong Kong News Agency, the Hong Kong Construction Industry Federation of Construction Welcome the decision of the Development Bureau, saying that "the projects now are gradually finished, and there are fewer new projects. It is expected that there will be more jobs in the market in the future.Workers.
