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- "Caring Company" Milestones: The Hong Kong Council of Social Service (HKCSS) held its recognition ceremony yesterday (Jan 22), where 3,500 companies were recognized for their commitment to social issues. Secretary for Labour and Welfare Chris Sun emphasized that corporate support for working caregivers is now a major benchmark for "friendly workplaces" in 2026.
- "468 Rule" Compliance Alert: As we approach the end of the first week under the new "468 Rule" (effective Jan 18), the Labour Department is urging employers to update their payroll systems to handle rolling 4-week totalsrather than static weekly thresholds.
- Imported Labour Sanctions: The Labour Department announced administrative sanctions against three employers (including Grosswell Limited) for violating local recruitment requirements under the Enhanced Supplementary Labour Scheme (ESLS). They are barred from applying for imported labor for two years.
- Education & Careers Expo Day 2: The mega-expo continues today at the HKCEC, with a heavy focus on fresh graduates and the Youth Employment and Training Programme.