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- Immigration Crackdown & Record Penalties: The Immigration Department announced late yesterday that two illegal workers were sentenced to over 22 months in prison.
- The Warning: Authorities reminded businesses that hiring illegal workers now carries a maximum fine of $500,000 and 10 years’ imprisonment.
- Director Liability: Company directors and managers can now be held personally liable if their firm is found engaging illegal labor, particularly ahead of the Lunar New Year rush.
- Pre-Holiday Safety Blitz: The Labour Department issued a specific warning today for employers to conduct "Pre-CNY Safety Checks". This follows a string of fines issued to contractors earlier this month for violating occupational safety legislation.