Enhanced Supplementary Labour Scheme ESLS

Enhanced Supplementary Labour Scheme

Background
To alleviate the manpower shortage across different sectors, on 13 June 2023, the Chief Executive-in-Council endorsed to enhance the coverage and operation of the Supplementary Labour Scheme (SLS). To reflect its enhanced features, SLS is renamed as the Enhanced Supplementary Labour Scheme (ESLS).


https://www.labour.gov.hk/eng/plan/iwESLS.htm

Eligibility for Application
Employers carrying on business in Hong Kong with genuine difficulties in recruiting local workers at technician level or below.



背景
為紓緩不同行業人手短缺的問題，行政長官會同行政會議於2023年6月13日通過建議優化「補充勞工計劃」的涵蓋範圍及運作。為反映經優化的措施，「補充勞工計劃」易名為「補充勞工優化計劃」，優化計劃由2023年9月4日起接受申請。

申請資格
在香港經營業務而確實未能在本港聘得技術員級別或以下勞工的僱主。