Hong Kong tightens labour import scheme rules for catering industry (opens original article in a new tab)

Hong Kong has implemented stricter rules for importing non-local workers in the catering industry, requiring a higher ratio of local employees and extended recruitment periods, with enhanced penalties for violations.

• Hong Kong government increases staffing ratio requirement for catering industry from 2:1 to 3:1 for local to imported workers
• Catering businesses must now complete a six-week local recruitment period before importing labour, up from four weeks
• Employers face stricter sanctions for violations including potential five-year bans from the labour scheme