香港政府放寬外籍勞工限制,解決勞動力短缺問題

Hong Kong Government Eases Restrictions on Foreign Workers to Address Labor Shortage

The Hong Kong government has recently announced a significant decision to relax restrictions on foreign workers, allowing the employment of foreign workers in 26 job categories. The purpose of this decision is to address the current labor shortage issue in Hong Kong, particularly in occupations such as sales representatives, salespersons, waiters/waitresses, receptionists, cashiers, junior chefs, food processing workers, clerks, bank tellers, computer/punch card machine operators, telephone operators, linen room attendants, laundry workers, pressers, hairstylists, warehouse managers, tailors, cutting machine operators, inspectors, delivery drivers, drivers, dismantlers, stonemasons, painters, canal workers, and leak repair workers.
營業代表、售貨員、侍應生、接待員、收銀員、初級廚師、食品加工工人、文員、銀行櫃檯員、電腦/打孔機操作員、電話接線生、布草房服務員、洗衣工人、整熨工、髮型師、貨倉管理員、裁剪工、裁床工、檢查工、送貨員、駕駛員、清拆工、石工、噴漆工、渠工和補漏工等26個工種。

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營業代表、售貨員、侍應生、接待員、收銀員、初級廚師、食品加工工人、文員、銀行櫃檯員、電腦/打孔機操作員、電話接線生、布草房服務員、洗衣工人、整熨工、髮型師、貨倉管理員、裁剪工、裁床工、檢查工、送貨員、駕駛員、清拆工、石工、噴漆工、渠工和補漏工等26個工種。

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The implementation of this policy will help fill the labor gaps in these industries and ensure smooth operations for businesses. For instance, sales representatives and salespersons play crucial roles in the commercial sector, being responsible for customer communication and product sales. Waiters/waitresses and receptionists, on the other hand, hold important positions in the hospitality and service industry, providing high-quality service and maintaining customer relations. Additionally, positions such as bank tellers and clerks play key roles in the finance and administrative fields.

According to the government's requirements, employers must ensure that the wages paid to foreign workers are not lower than the median monthly wages for the respective positions. This will ensure fair remuneration for foreign workers while protecting the rights of local workers.

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The implementation of this policy will bring about new changes and opportunities in Hong Kong's labor market. The inclusion of foreign workers may bring different cultures and work experiences, enriching the diversity of Hong Kong.

However, the implementation of this policy also necessitates strict management and regulation to ensure the legality of foreign workers and the protection of labor rights. The government should establish appropriate mechanisms and procedures to ensure fair and legal cooperation between employers and foreign workers.

In summary, the decision by the Hong Kong government to relax restrictions on foreign workers, allowing their employment in 26 job categories, aims to address the labor shortage issue and promote diversity in the labor market. This measure will bring new opportunities and challenges for Hong Kong's economic and social development.