Labour Department

Failed to exercise due diligence in checking the accuracy of information provided by job seeker as far as practicable, including the information provided in the resume of job seeker.

Failing to keep records relating to the dealings with employers including acknowledgement from employers regarding the receipt of the signed Standard Employment Contract, etc.

1. Failed to include some of the required items under the Code of Practice in the service agreement drawn up with the employer of foreign domestic helper; and

2. Failed to include some of the required items under the Code of Practice in the payment receipt provided to foreign domestic helper’s employer.

1. Involved in the financial affairs of the job seeker, helped any persons, organisations or companies (including recruiting agents or intermediaries located in or outside Hong Kong) to collect fees from the job seeker for arranging him to come to Hong Kong;

2. Failed to draw up service agreement with the job seeker;

3. Failed to provide receipts for the payments received from the job seeker; and

4. Failed to ensure that he had reasonable knowledge of the legislation relevant to the operation of EAs, including but not limited to EO, EAR, and requirements and standards set out in this CoP.

Failing to ensure that any information made available to employers is consistent with the facts made known to EA

Failing to ask the employer to acknowledge receipt of the publications and sample forms as listed in paragraph 4.10.6 of the Code of Practice, and to confirm that the employer has been briefed about his/her rights and obligations in full and understand such in writing.