Compliance Hong Kong cracks down on employers breaching foreign worker ratio Fresh sanctions under the ESLS come amid tighter recruitment checks and tougher penalties for firms that fail to prioritise local workers iStock.com/SeanPavonePhoto Image Izzy Wood Senior Reporter Wednesday 28 October 2026 Hong Kong is stepping up enforcement of the Enhanced Supplementary Labour Scheme (ESLS), with the latest sanctions targeting false local headcount information and failures to maintain the req Get AccessContinue reading Global Mobility LawyerAlready have access? Login now Email Enter your email address. Password Enter the password that accompanies your email address. Reset your passwordLog in Need access? Find out how to enjoy unlimited accessGet access You might also like... Politics Government overhaul to boost foreign labour quota in Estonia Visas Saudi Arabia restricts work visa quotas for young businesses Work Permits Stable Swiss quotas offer predictability amid shifting labour-market pressures Work Permits Oman overhauls work permit system to advance Omanisation