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- Imported Workers Briefing Today: The Labour Department is holding a mandatory briefing session for Imported Workers (under the Enhanced Supplementary Labour Scheme) today at the Kai Tak Community Hall. Employers with new quotas in the construction and transport sectors must ensure their intake attends to avoid compliance breaches.
- Safety Spotlight on Kai Tak: Following the fatal work accident in Kai Tak earlier this week (12 Jan), the Labour Department has stepped up site inspections in the Kowloon East area. Site Safety Officers are advised to double-check "working at height" permits today, especially given the influx of new imported labor in the district.
- New 2026 Statutory Holiday (Easter Monday): The government has confirmed that Easter Monday is now officially a Statutory Holiday starting this year. This brings the total number of statutory holidays to 15 days, aligning blue-collar leave closer to the general public holiday calendar.
- Hiring Sentiment vs. Budget: The latest Robert Walters 2026 forecast highlights a critical mismatch: 81% of professionals expect a >10% raise to move jobs, but 83% of employers have budgeted for less than 6%. This gap is expected to stall "mid-level" recruitment in Q1.