Labour Department

The Labour Department in Hong Kong is responsible for enforcing labor laws, promoting workplace safety, and protecting the rights of employees. Recent news highlights the department's involvement in several key areas. They collaborated with the Immigration Department and police in a crackdown on illegal labor, resulting in multiple arrests. The department is also investigating a serious construction accident where a worker was injured at a government site. Furthermore, a worker at a recycling center severed his hand, prompting the Environmental Protection Department to issue a suspension notice and likely involve the Labour Department in further investigation and enforcement. These events underscore the Labour Department's ongoing role in maintaining workplace safety standards, addressing illegal labor practices, and ensuring compliance with labor regulations across various sectors in Hong Kong.