Employment agency's application for licence renewal refused
2026-09-08
The Labour Department (LD) today (September 8) reminded operators of employment agencies (EAs) to conduct their business in compliance with the law at all times.
The LD refused to renew the EA licence of SOUTHEAST ASIA EMPLOYMENT AGENCY, located in Tsim Sha Tsui, as its licensee had been convicted under the Hotel and Guesthouse Accommodation Ordinance.
Under section 53(1)(c)(v) of the Employment Ordinance (Cap. 57), the Commissioner for Labour may refuse to issue or renew an EA licence if he is satisfied on reasonable grounds that the licensee or the person intending to be the licensee is not, for any other reason, a fit and proper person to operate an EA.
"Licensees and operators of EAs are reminded to conduct their business in compliance with all laws of Hong Kong and the Code of Practice for EAs at all times. Otherwise, their licence may be revoked, or their application for licence renewal or a new licence may be refused," a spokesman for the LD said.
Should there be enquiries about EA-related matters or complaints about suspected violations by EAs, please contact the Employment Agencies Administration of the LD (telephone: 2115 3667; email: ea-ee@labour.gov.hk; address: Unit 906, 9/F, One Mong Kok Road Commercial Centre, 1 Mong Kok Road, Kowloon).
Ends/Tuesday, September 8, 2026
