About Zhigang
Zhigang is AOYE Resources' Hong Kong employer-services brand and a licensed Hong Kong employment agency (licence 82950). It has supported 2,000+ approved ESLS quotas, records a historical average approval time of 45 days, and can provide Hong Kong staff accommodation. These are the ten questions employers ask most; call +852 4613 6662 for more information.
Frequently asked questions
How do the 2026 rules affect an application?
Several changes take effect from June 2026: the imported-to-local worker ratio for catering tightens to 3:1, the local recruitment period extends to six weeks, and pay must reach the industry median (effective 22 June). Review the new thresholds before applying; see our detailed guide to the seven measures.
What happens if an employer misses the in-person job fair?
Under the 2026 rules, employers must attend the Labour Department's in-person job fair and complete the prescribed local-recruitment process. Missing or failing to complete it can directly affect eligibility and may lead to refusal. Zhigang tracks the timing and evidence requirements for each recruitment step.
What is the Enhanced Supplementary Labour Scheme (ESLS)?
ESLS lets Hong Kong employers apply to import workers for vacancies when suitable local candidates genuinely cannot be recruited. It is a main lawful route for sectors such as catering, hotels and retail. Workers use the standard employment contract and pay must meet the Hong Kong market level for the role.
How long does an ESLS application take?
Applications supported by Zhigang have a historical average approval time of 45 days, subject to the Labour Department's actual processing. Including visa and entry arrangements, the overall historical timeline from launch to onboarding is about 60 days.
How should local-recruitment evidence be prepared?
The employer must first complete the required period of public local recruitment through compliant channels and retain advertising, application and interview records as written evidence. Missing channels, timing or records can lead to a return; Zhigang supports the process against the Labour Department's review requirements.
What does an ESLS application cost?
Costs cover local-recruitment evidence support, application handling, visa processing and optional accommodation. A written itemised quote is provided by sector and headcount, and the assessment is free. See /zhigang/pricing for details.
Who arranges worker accommodation?
Imported workers must have suitable accommodation in Hong Kong. Employers may arrange compliant accommodation themselves or use a staff-accommodation option provided by Zhigang.
How are imported-worker contracts and renewals handled?
Workers are hired under Hong Kong's standard employment contract. If both parties agree at expiry, a renewal may be processed; Zhigang provides contract reminders and renewal support, with a recorded annual client-retention level of 88%.
Which sectors may apply?
Catering, hotels, retail, construction and care are among the sectors with application routes. Zhigang has supported 2,000+ approved quotas; one catering client completed multi-site onboarding in 60 days.
Is Zhigang licensed?
Zhigang Group Limited is a licensed Hong Kong employment agency (licence 82950), an AOYE Resources brand, with a physical office in Causeway Bay.
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